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iLove You, iPhone.

April 29, 2013 by Amanda 2 Comments

I got an iPhone. I have had a cell phone for the past four years, but it was without a data plan and I was only able to use it for texting and calling (oh, the horror!). I longed for a phone with a better camera, one that had access to the internet so I could use it as a GPS, and also be able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: internet, iPhone, Phone, technology

A Lost Art

February 13, 2013 by Christine

An envelope came in the mail yesterday. It was addressed to my kids. Inside were 2 letters, each hand printed by a little girl. A longtime friend (that I rarely ever see IRL but spent a day with last summer) had her daughters write my children letters. My children will write back. It got me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: envelopes, letter writing, mailbox, mailing letters, pen pals, post office, stamps, technology

New Technology Will Transform Your Disney Vacation

January 28, 2013 by Jen

A Disney vacation is seen as a childhood right of passage. Many parents will splurge and take their kids to a Disney theme park at some point during their young lives. This fantastical world is an experience like no other and watching your child meet some of their favourite movie heroes or heroines … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: disney parks and resorts, Family Vacation, MagicBands, mymagic+, privacy, technology

Living without a computer – YIKES!

October 17, 2012 by ChantelK

I haven't posted much lately and as much as I would love to be able to tell you that I have been on an a month long cruise without any children, or travelling the world, I can't.  No my friends, unfortunately there is a very unexciting reason.My laptop decided it was time to depart from me.It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: laptop, loss, school work, technology, work

Going BZRK

June 6, 2012 by Alice

This war is fought on the nano level - but is no less gruesome for it. BZRKby Michael GrantEgmontISBN: 978 1 60684 312 3What if, behind the scenes, two large corporations developed the technology to change the way people think? To control the masses of humanity by entering their brains and making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: nanotechnology, technology, war

FotoFriday – My little techie

April 6, 2012 by Christine

Last night we found Cuyler quietly sitting at the breakfast bar.  iPad linked to the laptop via a usb cable. Headphones on.He told us he was getting the music for his movie. He was transferring music from youtube over to the GarageBand app so he could dub in a soundtrack to the movie he is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: autism, GarageBand, iPad, special needs, technology, YouTube

FotoFriday – Generation i

January 20, 2012 by Christine

A picture of my kids playing on an iPod / iPad / iPod - taken on an iPhoneI'm not sure if is this is cute or disturbing. Maybe both? What are your rules/limits for screen time? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: iPad, iPhone, iPod, screen time, tech kids, technology

My Top Five Ipad Apps

January 24, 2011 by amreen

My Ipad and I are still on our honeymoon - we are inseparable!  If I could walk hand-in-hand on the beach with my fancy toy, I so would. In fact, we are still only getting to know each other - it's only  been a month that we've been together. So far, here are some of my favourite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Apple, Drawing Pad, Flipboard, Friendly for Facebook, Ipad apps, PreschoolMM, technology

Technology Keeps Me Close: And a CONTEST!

July 13, 2010 by Jen

My son has been at camp for nearly two weeks and MAN, do I miss that guy. It is like this weird void and every once in a while it hits me: My baby is gone! But, I get over it and I know that it is a wonderful experience for him and probably a good exercise for me. But while he's gone I do what I can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: contest, Jen Maier, Microsoft Office 2010, microsoft windows live, mom blog, skydrive, technology, win a laptop

Technokids

February 11, 2009 by Kath

 I've been thinking a lot lately about childhood (for one reason or another), and one of the things I cannot help but notice is the amazing influence technology has had on my children. I remember thinking of all the amazing advances my grandmothers had witnessed in their lives: the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: parenting, technology, technology and kids

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