• Technology

    Cyber Threats – Protect Yourself and all Your Devices

    August 20, 2016 - By 

    I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with ESET, and I received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions in this blog are my own.  Cyber threats are frightening and a reality for anyone who owns a computer, tablet or cell phone. Cyber threats are one of the most worrisome encroachments on our personal lives we face these days. Between ransomware and backdoor key logging malware, cyber threats can and do infiltrate our daily lives. While most of them are only nuisances, there is still possibility of disastrous life changing occurrences like identity theft and financial…

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    Technology

    Finding Pokestops – The 5 Best Ways to Stock Up

    August 18, 2016 - By 

    Finding Pokestops is crucial to your Pokemon GO success. Pokestops have all the supplies you need for your continued quest to catch ’em all, from Pokeballs of varying strength to berries to potions and more. Depending on your level, you can get some excellent supplies to help you on your Pokemon GO journey. But first you have to figure out the best way of finding Pokestops. Finding Pokestops without Losing Your Mind Pokestops are great for stocking up on items, but they can be hard to find if you don’t know where to look. Pokemon GO uses GPS combined with…

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    Technology

    Pokemon Go: Learn To Power Up and Evolve Pokemon Fast

    July 20, 2016 - By 

    There is no question that the overwhelming positive response to the Pokemon Go app shows that people are ready for this kind of interactive adventure game. Families all over the world are getting outside and enjoying the thrill of the hunt for capturing new and unique Pokemon for their Pokedex. If you’d love to learn how to power up those precious rare Pokemon in your collection, then read on to learn some exciting tips to get them powered up then evolved! Here are a few tips and tricks to help you evolve pokemon fast! Understanding the Value of Candy and…

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    Printables

    Video Game Themed Word Search for Kids

    July 14, 2016 - By 

    Are your kids total video game junkies like mine? Do they love to spend an afternoon playing Minecraft or Mario Bros, or even Undertale? Mine have moved on from the Five Nights at Freddie’s phenomenon to Minecraft and Undertale. They also like video game toys and merchandise too so I figured this free Video Games Word Search would be perfect for them. Young Gamers I mean what could be better than a video game at this age? Not much I think. They eat, sleep, and breathe games and gaming. But, maybe you stand a chance at getting them to do something…

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    family - homes

    Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 – Saving Money Every Day

    June 20, 2016 - By 

    Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 is a different kind of thermostat. It analyzes your usage information to make a heating and cooling profile based on your habits. The Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 is smart technology and it makes your heating and cooling work for you while saving energy and money too. My husband and I have wanted a Nest for a few years now, so when the chance came to feature one here and install it inside our home, we were both thrilled with the opportunity to test a Nest and share with my readers.   Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 – Next…

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    family - Technology

    Who’s Your Daddy? Best Father’s Day Tech Gifts for Dad #BestDadBestBuy

    June 16, 2016 - By 

    Who’s your Daddy? Gadget Dad? Fitness Dad? Gamer Dad? Geek Dad? Fishing Dad? DIY Dad? Golfer Dad? Handy Dad? There are almost as many types of Dads as there are men in the world. Father’s Day is fast approaching, and that’s got me thinking about our Dad, father of our two girls, chauffeur, support person, DIY handyman, globetrotter, and brown belt. I am grateful for my husband, who is also one of my all round favourite people. Regardless of the type of Dad you have, or are shopping for, you need not panic because Best Buy has you covered with…

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    family - Technology - Travel

    Summer Reading Adventures with KOBO Aura H20

    June 6, 2016 - By 

    Summer is my favourite time for reading. I love to take my reader to the beach or just sit next to the pool and read a good book. I enjoy a good story year round, but there’s nothing nicer than a beautiful sunny day with a favourite book. Much of my summer revolves around the beach and the pool. This year I don’t need to worry about getting splashed poolside, or dropping a book in the water because I have my waterproof Kobo Aura H20 to do all my summer reading. Summer Reading Means Fun in the Sun – and…

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    family

    Helping Your Tween or Teen Save For Their Dream #TDFamilyAllowance #savemore

    May 23, 2016 - By 

    When my youngest was small she saved all of her birthday and tooth fairy money for a Wii. She wanted it and made it happen and that was a great lesson for both of us. I loved that Ainsley was able to save towards a goal that was important to her. Both of my girls are pretty motivated savers. This year, my oldest daughter Payton has a couple of big goals she’s working on, which is why I am happy we discovered TD Labs Family Allowance app. TD Lab has developed an app to help parents and kids work together towards…

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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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    Back To School - family - parenting - special needs - Technology

    Building an Inclusive Classroom With Microsoft

    April 28, 2016 - By 

    Technology has the power to make lives better. The right technology can help us break down barriers, stay in our homes longer, or tackle health challenges head on. In schools, technology has incredible potential to help build ability, to help every child transcend barriers to education and achieve a bright future. Microsoft Canada is working to help every teacher embrace technology and build an inclusive classroom. My daughters are amazing girls with many strengths and a few challenges. They both fall squarely within the 3.2% of Canadian children aged 5 to 14 affected by a limitation related to learning. That statistic comes from the…