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Exploring the TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace!

March 13, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Technology is a bold world where most kids embrace jumping in with two feet. I'm always amazed how quickly kids adapt and move with the times. Even my little 3 year old nephew can challenge me at the best of games. Technology is exciting especially through the eyes of kids! The TIFF digiPlaySpace … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Technology Tagged With: 3D Image, digiPlaySpace, fun, halo, Sphero, SuperPong, tech, TIFF, Tiff Kids, Toronto, TVO

What can you do with your old iPhones?

March 11, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

I know a few people who have had this dilemma. What do you do with unwanted iPhones? We try to reuse them within our family...hand-me-downs are the best! We definitely don't want to throw them away as we are already aware of electronic waste, right? This week, Apple Canada announced the iPhone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home, Life, Technology Tagged With: Apple, iPhone, news, recycle, tech

Tips on Sharing Your Photos on Facebook

March 7, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

It seems like many parents, and even grandparents, are on Facebook these days. My dad has asked a few times about joining in. Most of us know it's a great way to share our special family moments and photos. I love seeing what everyone is up to. Auntie May in BC can keep up with how our kids are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Technology Tagged With: Facebook, photos, sharing, Social Networks

APP OF THE WEEK: Mr. Peabody & Sherman

March 7, 2014 by Sonya 2 Comments

I can't wait to see this  movie --just in time for March Break, of course! To coincide with the theatrical release, LUDIA has also launched the latest fun trivia game app of the same name. Inspired by the latest DreamWorks movie you can take the fun-filled adventure to the next level! The game is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies, Technology Tagged With: app, Apple, Dreamworks, games, iOS, itunes, kids, Ludia, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, tech

Google Canada Unveils Winning Doodles by Kids!

February 26, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Did you notice the Google logo doodle yet? The sea telescope logo creation was announced as the winning entry created by Cindy Tang, a 17 year old student from Ontario! Google Canada recently hosted "Doodle4Google", the first-ever national competition designed to inspire students to get creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: Canada, Cindy Tang, Doodle4Google, Google, logo, Royal Ontario Museum

APP of the Week: For The Term of His Natural Life

February 25, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are a many novels that have stood the test of time. For the Term of His Natural Life is one of them...a classic. Australian writer Marcus Clarke first published the story in 1874 when he was only 28 years old. Since then, the novel has lived several lives in three feature films, a mini-series, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology, The Arts Tagged With: app, Australia, Classic, For The Term of His Natural LIfe, Good Reads, iPad, itunes, Marcus Clarke, Mini Series, Rufus Dawes

Don’t Panic! Gifts & Apps for Valentine’s Day!

February 11, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There can be a lot of expectation and pressure around Valentine's Day but planning the perfect date doesn't have to be stressful. But don't panic! You're just days away...I know. But just remember it's the thought that counts. You ARE thinking, right? Here are a few fun ways to help you on the road … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Apple, Giftagram, iPad, iPod, Just Eat, Ladida, OpenTable, spa, Uber, UrbanDaddy, valentines, Veuve, Yummly

The Lego Movie (and Game) Review!

February 10, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

Everything is awesome in the the world of LEGO. This opening weekend sent the film's box office cashing in at a whopping $69 million in ticket sales. The LEGO Movie is the first-ever, full-length adventure film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures directed by Phil Lord & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Games, Movies, Technology Tagged With: Nintendo, The Lego Movie, video games, Warner Bros, WB Games, Wii U, Xbox

APP of the WEEK: Picture This!

February 4, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The other day hubby said he was looking into getting a new phone. He's been a traditional Blackberry user because of work (and he's got an old one...er, "vintage" as what we like to call these things in our household). He only used it for the necessities, which is fine, but now he's starting to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Technology Tagged With: apps, Blackberry App World, Dandy, Google Glass, Google Play, itunes, Picture This!

The Selfie Deconstructed

January 30, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

This short 7-minute film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and encourages us to consider how social media has shaped our perception of beauty. It follows mothers and daughters who are asked to take selfies. And then discuss how they view themselves. What hit home for me? When a teenage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Technology, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: dove, Selfies, social media, Sundance Film Festivals, Teens

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