Mobile phones are an essential part of modern living allowing us to communicate with friends and family whilst on the move, but as your family grows costs can get prohibitive. We want our children to have access to a phone, if only for emergencies, but the cost of all those contracts can soon mount up…. Continue Reading
The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
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Pantech Burst on AT&T Smartphone Review
In the world of smartphones there are many names that come to mind when you think about the top contenders in the smartphone market. Pantech is not usually one of those names. However, the Pantech Burst is definitely a great Android Smartphone worthy of taking on some of the big names. The first thing unique… Continue Reading
$7.50 for a $15 iTunes Gift Card
I always have my eyes open for this deal. Spend only $7.50 and get a $15 iTunes gift card. That is 50% off and well worth it! Load up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with a few new apps. Or, give it as a gift. Unfortunately this deal is available to new Saveology subscribers… Continue Reading
Houzz Ideabook: 20 Fun, Unique iPhone Cases
I am addicted to dressing up my gadgets. My cell phone is no exception. If you have an iPhone I would bet that you have some type of case on it. But, what does your case say about you? Check out the below cool cases. Guest Picks: Twenty Fun, Unique iPhone Cases Houzz- Kitchen Remodel,… Continue Reading
HTC Rezound with Beats by Dr. Dre Review
In the massive world of smartphones there are a lot of Android phone options out there. Some are made to be powerhouses with video and boast about their large screens. Others boast about being social phones that keep you in touch with your friends. And still others are made to be easy. Well, the HTC… Continue Reading
Impression 10 Tablet Review
Not too long ago I wrote a review of the Impression 7 tablet computer. The Impression series by Leader International is a low cost tablet option for those wanting to get a tablet, but who cannot afford to pay the $499 or so that most higher end tablets cost. The Impression 7 can be found… Continue Reading
Desk Covered in Sticky Notes? Check out Evernote Instead
This is a revision of a post that was originally posted on April 15, 2011 on Mom Blog Magazine. As I got ready to head off on yet another trip yesterday, I decided that I was going to take advantage of the Wi-Fi offered on my flight and get some work done. But guess what??… Continue Reading
Talk & Text for FREE with Vonage Mobile
Vonage has been around for a long time. I used to use the service at home and only changed recently. I did not change because I was unhappy with the service. The service was outstanding. The calls were always crystal clear, and I love the wide range of features. As a matter of fact, I… Continue Reading
Impression 7″ Tablet Review
Tablets, tablets, tablets. Tablets are everywhere. What tablet should you get? How much should you spend? What features are you looking for? For most consumers, the basics is fine. They want to be able to check and send email, browse the web, or take notes during a meeting. And of course with the economy the… Continue Reading
Android Battery Saving Tips
I got my Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic Touch in mid-December. I used it and I noticed right away that the battery life absolutely sucked. I mean it was horrible. It was worse than other Android phones that I have used. It was dying by 11 am or so each day, and it did not seem… Continue Reading
For the First Time Since the Beginning, I am No Longer an iPhone Owner
I was an iPhone owner before it was cool to be an iPhone owner. I had one back before they were released to the public. And I thought nothing of it at the time. My job was lucky enough to get in the beta testing program, so I had an original iPhone back when they,… Continue Reading
Bipper bSafe Safety App Review
Earlier today my mom called to tell me about a couple of alarming things on the news. In one story, a man was attacked by 2 pit bulls while jogging through the park. The same park where I used to play as a kid. In another report, a young lady was brutally attacked by a… Continue Reading
Give Yourself a Wireless Makeover for the New Year
Believe it or not, I know someone who still has an original Motorola Razr. Those phones were first released in 2004. It is almost unheard of that someone would hold on to a cell phone that long… THAT STILL FUNCTIONS! I think that says a lot about the workmanship of the phone. Motorola should be… Continue Reading
Bipper Kids: Parental Controls for your Kids Smartphone
Are you getting your tween or teen their first Smartphone for Christmas? Are you worried about just how much they can do with it? Are you worried about who they will talk to? Or who they can text? Most parents are. You don’t want the bill to get out of hand. But more importantly you… Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY: Motorola Droid Razr from Verizon!!!
Yes, you read that right!! As part of the Verizon Midwest Moms program I am offering you a chance to win the new Motorola Droid Razr. Remember the original Razr? It was the sleek form factor that got people so interested in the phone. It was a flip phone, but it was very thin and… Continue Reading
Android App Review: My Diet Coach Pro
The Holidays are coming. And besides shopping, family, and snow (for some of us) that means food, and lots of it. I love the holidays. I love Thanksgiving. I love everything about it. I love the turkey, the dressing (or stuffing depending on where you are from), mashed potatoes, roast, ham, sweet potato pies,… Continue Reading
Using iOS Parental Controls for iPhone and iPad
This post was originally posted on Kidgrade.com. It has been edited a bit for this blog. I recently watched a story on our local news about several parents being shocked to get huge credit card charges on their iTunes accounts. This is due to the fact that their young children are playing games on… Continue Reading
Say Hello to My Little Friend – The Droid Bionic
As part of my participation in the Verizon Midwest Moms, I was given a Xoom tablet. I also received a shiny, sharp Droid Bionic! The Bionic was released just 1 month ago to rave reviews. I have been using it about 2 weeks and so far everything is A OK. I happily passed on my… Continue Reading
Guest Post: HTC vs Apple
The war of phones is in full affect. Every couple of months something new is coming out. Android phones are in abundance now. But Apple is still the front runner for most since coming out with the iPhone. And in a few days, we will likely hear about the next version of the most popular… Continue Reading
I’m a Verizon Wireless Midwest Mom Blogger!
Right before I left for Orlando (oh, didn’t know I was in Orlando?? – More on that soon), I received a awesome, shiny, new Motorola Xoom to try out as part of the Verizon Wireless Midwest Mom Blogger program. Can you say perfect for me?? I had been researching, and researching, and researching Android tablets… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Must Have Apps for Moms on the Go
When you’re a busy mom with plenty of errands and activities to attend to every day (in addition to the kids), you need some apps for your smartphone that are going to save time, save money, and make your life easier. So here are just a few for your iPhone or Android that are sure… Continue Reading
Great Cellphone Option for Back to School
This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine. Around this time of year many parents struggle with whether or not to get their kids their own cell phones. This can become a pricey thought if you have more than one of age child. However, there are a few options out there… Continue Reading
Guest Post: 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Tablet
If you have an iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, or even if you were lucky enough to snag an HP Touchpad for the clearance price of $99 (I was not so lucky. I’ve been looking and have had no luck. So if were one of the ones to buy multiple and are willing to sell one… Continue Reading
And I Barely Got to Test WebOS….
Wow. At Blogher a couple of weeks ago, the AT&T Phone Fairy was on hand passing out phones to those that she spotted with old, out-of-date, or broken down phones. I was given one to check out during my panel. Guess what she was passing out? Yep.. a WebOS device! An HP Veer to be… Continue Reading
Uncommon Deflector 4 iPhone Case Review
I am ALWAYS, and I mean always talking about branding, branding, branding!! If you want people to know who you are, you need to make a name for yourself. And part of this is being recognized in everything that you do. I headed off to Blogher 2011 with my branding in tact. I had t-shirts,… Continue Reading
Best FREE Mobile Twitter App for iPhone & Android
I have been asked this question a few times recently, so I thought that I would write a post. I have tried a few apps and will tell you which I settled on and why. This list applies to both iPhone and Android with a slight exception in Tweetdeck which you will see below. 1…. Continue Reading
Guest Post: Google announces NFC Google Wallet
Smartphone giants Google have just announced that they are planning to turn the devices of Android users into wallets, but not everybody is pleased about the news… The latest technological innovation from Google promises to allow users to be able to pay for items with their Android smartphones when they are out shopping; the app… Continue Reading
Guest Post: What’s Probably True About the iPhone 5
We are all waiting anxiously to see what Apple has up their sleeves for the new version of the iPhone that was slated to be out this summer. Usually Apple released new version in July of each year. But now it is rumored that the release date of the latest one has been pushed back… Continue Reading
Planning to get a New Smartphone? Sell Your Old One
Technology is ever-changing. And I would say that sell phones are probably the fastest. Every month there are rumors about the new phones coming out soon. And although most cell contracts tie us in for 2 years, some of us just can’t wait and update our phones as often as we change our underwear. Well,… Continue Reading
Windows Phone 7 is Not Just For Grownups
For about the past month or so I have had the pleasure of testing out a Samsung Focus Windows Phone with the help of my kids. I’ve been quite impressed with it so far. Before the iPhone I was an BIG TIME Windows Phone user. I always LOVED the interface. It was the best smartphone… Continue Reading