Tech

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Comcast.

With a new school year just weeks away, I’m busy picking up new back to school clothes for the kids, book bags and supplies to make sure my kids have a successful school year. It’s amazing how far technology has come and how much students today rely on the internet and essentials like a computer or laptop for a successful school year.  But the sad reality is there are many families who can’t afford the extra expense of internet access or even a computer. Comcast wants to help change that with their Internet Essentials Program. [Read more…] about How Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Helps Bridge the Digital Divide

This is a sponsored post, though opinions are my own.

As summer begins to wind down, our attention is slowly shifting to everything back to school. If you’re like me, your days are spent gathering all the school essentials and, if you’re a teacher, maybe even planning out your lessons for the year. If you’re a third – eighth grade teacher, I have something exciting to share with you. Meet Legends of Learning, a curriculum-aligned science game website for elementary and middle school students. Best of all? It’s FREE for teachers and students. Legends of Learning offers more than 1,200 fun science classroom games for elementary and middle school teachers to use with their students. [Read more…] about Prepare for Back to School with Legends of Learning Online Science Games

This post, 5 Tips to Find the Right Smartphone for Your Teen,  is sponsored by Trademore. I was paid for this post.

With summer in full swing and my son’s schedule jam packed with work (yup he got his first summer job), swim practice, hanging out with his friends and our regular travel routine, I realized now, more than ever, it’s important he stay in contact  when he’s not with us. While it sounds good to say, shopping for the right mobile phone isn’t as easy as it sounds. Especially when these things cost a small fortune nowadays and my son may not me the most responsible teen out there.Thankfully there’s an option for moms (and dads) like me who aren’t ready to wreck the monthly budget just to get their kid a smartphone. Enter Trademore.  [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Find the Right Smartphone for Your Teen When They’re Ready

This post is in partnership with Best Buy. All opinions are my own. 

We’re in our third year of homeschooling and it’s been a whirlwind experience. Both of the kids love learning through hands on experiences and when it comes to technology finding them a laptop that can keep up with their needs is a top priority. Right now, I’m currently obsessed with the Google Pixelbook, especially for my oldest. Now that he’s in middle school, he needs something high performance, something safe and something that he can express himself with.  All of these are reasons, I’m drawn to the Google Pixelbook. If you’re looking to upgrade your current laptop, check out these 4 reasons you’ll love the Google Pixelbook. [Read more…] about 4 Reason to Love the Google Pixelbook