We made the mistake of giving our oldest a smartphone before we should have. Mistakenly, we believed we could lock it down completely. Kids are smarter than we think, and while our child is a great kid who has exemplary grades, he quickly learned how to bypass time limits and add social media (which we didn't think was possible with the safety measures we had in … [Read more...] about Gabb Phone Plus 3 Hands-on Review
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9 Best Tablets for Teens and Tweens
Is anyone else out there starting to realize that the demands of parenthood are constantly changing? It feels like as soon as we get into a flow where everything is going smoothly in our house, something changes forcing us to mix things up and find a new system. Let me offer an example to clarify what I'm getting at: take technology, for example. Just as soon as I feel like … [Read more...] about 9 Best Tablets for Teens and Tweens
Great Air Purifiers for Basement Use
According to the EPA Americans spend almost 90% of their time indoors. +Indoor air pollutants are typically 2 to 5 times higher than they are outside. You may be skeptical about air purifiers and wonder if they are just another snake oil product falsely promising improved health. If that's the case, I suggest watching one in action. Some air purifiers are so effective that … [Read more...] about Great Air Purifiers for Basement Use
Best Reliable Basic Phones for Seniors
Smart phones have long dominated the cell phone market. The world is at our fingertips with one little device. While younger generations seem to be born with the ability to operate the newest smart phone, the senior population is left trying to figure out a world in which a home phone is becoming obsolete and complicated devices have replaced them. Flip-style cell phones are … [Read more...] about Best Reliable Basic Phones for Seniors
Top Fitness Trackers for Pregnancy
We all know it’s important to exercise during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends pregnant women get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every day. Benefits of prenatal exercise include more energy, decreased chance of cesarean, shorter postpartum recovery, reduced low back and leg pain, and prevention of … [Read more...] about Top Fitness Trackers for Pregnancy