These days, more and more of us are investing in internet-connected devices for our homes, such as smart lighting, heating and cooling, doors, appliances, and more. However, one of the downsides of all this technology is that it’s not only enticing to hackers but also can increase security risks if you’re not careful. … [Read more...]
How to Stay Connected When Family Lives Far Away
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} When our daughter was born we lived 1.5 hour from both sets of grandparents. I understand this is not that far and certainly drivable in a day, but as a first time mom it felt like a long … [Read more...]
10 Activities for Active Play and Less Use of Technology
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} We spent a little too much time this winter in front of the TV. I kept thinking “Only one more day of this. The kids are sick. They need to rest.” It seems like we always had an excuse to … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Screen Cracked? Repair It Fast!
This post was sponsored by Clear Screen Fix. I only review and share products and services that I would use in my home in hopes that it can be helpful for you with your children. Please view my disclosure. Kids and today’s technology do not always mix. Phones and tablets get dropped, and they do not always turn out ok after the impact. I was lucky a few months back. … [Read more...]
Kids’ Screen Time: Tips and Resources
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. I was not paid to offer the included giveaway. Have your kids entered the age where technology use has become one more thing to think about each day? I recently read a statistic that said the average child in the US engages in 4-7 hours of screen time per day…per day! Think about how often we use technology for … [Read more...]