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    family - Technology

    Creative Teaching – Seven Inspiring Educators Using Microsoft Technology

    May 6, 2016 - By 

    Educators who model Creative teaching with technology in the classroom are inspiring to their peers, and their students. They set an example of what is possible and they nurture an engaged and inclusive classroom. When teachers take an approach to learning that’s outside of the box, it sparks a great love of discovery and learning in our children, especially those with unique or special needs. Instead of staring at a page in a text book, children can explore in new, interactive ways. Creative teaching can help nurture all children’s strengths, and Microsoft is front and centre building inclusive programs and classrooms. Last week…

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    active family travel - family - Giveaways - Technology - Travel

    Beside-U Travel Bags – Safe, Secure and Fashionable #Giveaway

    April 1, 2016 - By 

    Beside-U travel bags are designed for both everyday use and travel use. Beside-U’s everyday, and travel friendly design makes these bags the perfect solution for any trip. They are attractive, reliable and just the right size for your personal or professional travel needs. Beside-U bags also feature a secure RFID ( Radio Frequency Identification) guarded pocket to protect your sensitive credit card information. That detail makes them my new favourite travel product. Let me tell you why. Beside-U Bags – The Name Says it All I love Tap & Go™, and Interac Flash Technologies. I use Tap & Go™ at stores where they…

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    Health - Technology

    How Did Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor Help Me Tackle High Blood Pressure

    March 28, 2016 - By 

    In September of 2014 I had my first high blood pressure reading ever. It was frightening and frustrating too. So I set about fixing it. I worked out more, I went gluten free. I added more exercise. I banished salt, ate differently, walked more..and I did all that consistently for two years and still nothing much changed. My blood pressure went up and down. But sometimes it was as high as 150 over 92. About two months ago a Withings wireless blood pressure monitor arrived. And that’s when things finally turned around for the better. Before Withings Wireless Blood Pressure…

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    family - parenting - Technology

    Managing Your Child’s Kik Account

    March 15, 2016 - By 

    If you have a tween or teen, chances are good their phones have a KIK account. KIK is a third party messaging app, that allows users to send texts and pictures outside of their phone’s native messaging system. One of the many problems with a KIK account is that it’s difficult to track messaging by normal means. It is a private texting app that, in my opinion, is not extremely necessary if messaging and texting via the usual channels. What is a KIK Account KIK is an app that allows texting and photo sharing outside of a phone’s stock messaging apparatus. That…

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    Giveaways - Technology

    Aftershokz Bluez 2S WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD #Giveaway #BeOpen

    March 11, 2016 - By 

    Aftershokz Bluez 2S arrived here two days ago and I’ve barely taken them off. Truth. They rock my world and are changing the way I work, the way I work out, and walk, and do even the most tedious every day tasks. They are my Go To Headphones and they are truly unique, sturdier than you might ever imagine and honestly pretty stylish too. Wireless tech is nailing it this year. And that makes me happy. I have a wireless blood pressure monitor that I am using currently and it’s also making me healthier so Here’s to wireless gadgets that add…

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    family - Health - Technology

    Five Free Fitness Apps To Help This Year

    January 19, 2016 - By 

    One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get fit, boost your health, and lose weight, but a lot of times it seems impossible to do. Whether it’s because you’re unmotivated, not challenged or just because you LOVE food, doing it on your own and with no help from a diet plan or workout routine can be difficult. But not with these 5 Free Fitness Apps This Year.    Coming up with a plan that works for you individually is the best way to make your resolution become a reality. For some, that might mean trying a handful of different…

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    Online Safety for Kids – 3 Tips to Keep Them Safe

    January 6, 2016 - By 

    Online safety is paramount for children. Kids that are old enough to use the internet are still too young to exercise adequate caution. That’s why it’s so important for parents to teach them how to make online safety a constant part of their internet experience. I could tell you stories already of both my kids stumbling across things I’d rather they didn’t see at all. It’s much too easy to accidentally type the wrong search term and suddenly be confronted with something completely inappropriate for children. Tweens and teens are no different. If you think that they know more than you…

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    homes - Technology

    Getting Organized For the Holiday Season with Microsoft Office 365

    November 26, 2015 - By 

    Getting Organized During Holidays and afterwards during the new year can be a huge hurdle. It might seem daunting from where you sit looking out over your mound of papers on that messy dining room table or office desk, but here’s the thing you just need to break it down and make it work. Getting organized is the key to a happy, stress-free holiday. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or something else, getting organized and staying organized is the best way to enjoy the holiday season. Happily for you, I have a few thoughts and tips on how to get…

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    parenting - Technology

    Netgear Arlo 4 HD Camera Set and Keeping Your Home Safe #ad #BBYConnectedHome

    November 16, 2015 - By 

      What’s more important than safety this time of year? Or any time of year for that matter? Knowing your home, or home office, is safe whether your loved ones are indoors, or out with you, can often be the difference between worry and peace of mind. That’s why this Best Buy exclusive Netgear Arlo 4 HD Camera Set is a must have for your connected home. I am a gadget girl at heart and anything that makes my life easier, with the help of great technology, makes me happy. This year I discovered a small gadget that synched with…

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    Tony Hawk Circuit Boards For Tweens by Hexbug – #TMMGG2015 #giveaways

    October 27, 2015 - By 

    Of all the people on your list this year, the tweens and teenagers can be some of the hardest to buy for. Oh sure there’s always gift cards. Kids like to spend those after they hit double digits. But if you are like me you still love to have something under the tree for them to open also. Gadgets? Sure, why not. But there are only so many electronics you can give. Kids, of all ages, still like something to unwrap and play with on occasion. So happy to share that HexBug has you covered this year for all the…