Times are changing. When I was in middle school, my mom gave me a roll of quarters to keep in my locker so I could call home on the payphone. There was a list of rules about that roll of quarters. I knew I was not allowed to use it for the vending machines and […]
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Must Have Smart Tech For Your Home
Smart technology is getting more and more advanced and is giving us the opportunity to control more things about our houses from our phones. Here are the latest and greatest items that you can use to make life a little bit easier. Smart Plugs and Lighting by GE I didn’t know I needed a smart […]
Use Alexa to Get Your Kids to (Finally) Do Their Chores Without Complaining
I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but getting my kids to do their chores has always felt like pulling teeth. I’ve tried everything: chore charts, charts with stickers, adding allowances, verbal reminders, making it a game, and more. But the end result has been the same: the chores aren’t done, I’m frustrated, […]
Screen Time Reward Tokens
As a parent, I think it can be easy to demonize technology. All of our kids have thrown a tantrum or two about a game they wanted to play. It is easy to feel frustrated and want to cut it out of your life. I have tried to cut it out completely more than once […]
Amazing Tech For Your Christmas List
Not sure what to get those hard to shop for people on your Christmas list? From wearable tech, to new ways to automate your home. This tech gift guide really has something for everyone! Knomo Bags– The ultimate bag for the tech savvy, this bag has compartments for all of your devices and a portable […]