Holiday shopping can be stressful for some of us. Stepping into my nearby mall on any given weekend requires careful planning on my part. It's not a time to browse with a latte in hand, if you know what I mean! I definitely have a budget in mind for each person on my list. I've done my research and … [Read more...]
World Photo Day: The World’s Best Cellphone Photographers
Have you heard that today is World Photo Day? It has been 175 years since the first permanent photographic process was patented and we are now celebrating the sixth annual World Photo Day. Today, you can check out the official online gallery and feel free to share your own images … [Read more...]
World Photo Day: Tips, Tricks & Apps For iPhone Photography
August 19th marks this year's World Photo Day. Can you believe it's been 175 years since the first permanent photographic process was patented? Flash forward to 2009, when Korske Ara, a passionate young photographer from Australia launched the World Photo Day Project with a dream to unite local … [Read more...]
What can you do with your old iPhones?
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...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Pride & Joy cheering on Canadian Olympic Athletes!
The Winter Olympic games are just weeks away! The kids are getting excited as we are starting to see commercials and buzz around the Canadian athletes that will be competing. How excited were we to find out that Sidney Crosby has been named captain of the Canadian Men's Hockey Team, right? So, as … [Read more...]
App of the WEEK: Next Issue Canada access to over 100 world’s best magazines
Okay, holidays you were awesome! Minus the ice storm but a weekend getaway and the winter break gave us a chance to catch up with some reading. We're avid magazine readers in our family so when the new Next Issue Canada App came to my attention it was really a no brainer for us to jump in. All of … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: mGifts and FastMall
What type of holiday shopper are you? Are a last minute shopper? Are you organized armed with lists? Are you a go with the flow type? And does the mall terrify you? There are several apps that can help you keep on top of your shopping frenzy this holiday season! Manage your lists with mGifts (99 … [Read more...]
All I Want For Christmas
According to my "Sleeps To Christmas" app there are 28 sleeps until Christmas. The kids completed their lists a few weeks ago and I got a jump start on shopping this year. I have only a few things left to buy and I think I'll have it all done by the end of next week. Then I'll be able to hang … [Read more...]
APPS OF THE WEEK: Getting Ready for the Santa Parade!
We're getting ready for the annual Santa Clause Parade here in the city. Grab your mittens and dress for the weather! AND make sure you're mobile device is all charged up and ready to go! Guaranteed it will be a great photo opp! But here are a few handy apps that you may want to download before the … [Read more...]
APP(S) OF THE WEEK: HALLOWEEN FUN
We're really getting into the "spirit" of things with this being Halloween week! And I went trolling for a few frightfully fun APPS in keeping with the theme! So, get ghouling! There's something for everyone! You may want to check these out too! ZOMBIES, RUN! (iPhone, iPod Touch only) … [Read more...]