Intel “What About Me?” Twitter Party

Date: Thursday May 17 5-7pm pst (7-9pm cst and 8-10pm est)

Co-hosts: @IntelEdge @LittleTechGirl @TechMama

Panelists: @TechSavvyMama @Tech4Moms @scrappinmichele @c2cmom

Hashtag: #IntelSocialButterfly

Create a snapshot of your social media life and create your own infographic. Then share your results and how you use social media during the Twitter Party.

Prizes are: Five (5) $50 Best Buy gift cards and (1) $250 Best Buy gift cards will be randomly awarded.

To qualify for the prizes please follow 3 steps:

(1) MUST RSVP Here ,

(2) tweet out your “What About Me?” image with the hashtag #Intelsocialbutterfly and

(3) participate in the Twitter Party.

For details and contest rules visit Little Tech Girl and TechMamas.

My “What About Me?” Infographic

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Intel.

Let’s Talk About The “What About Me?” Infographic!

Were you surprised by anything on yours? What topics do you share the most?

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This page is photo intensive, so it may take a while to load all the infographics about moms.

Infographics About Moms

Digital Lives of American Moms

Smartphone, A Must For Mom

Provided by Life360.com

Moms Want Tech

[Via: TechBargains]

Not Yo’ Mama’s Mama

Not Yo Mama’s Mama – a Digital Mom Infographic by Internet Exposure

Wonder Woman

Courtesy of: Online Schools

Mom’s Money Advice

What Mom Wants for Mother’s Day

Mommy Blogging Business

Mother’s Day vs. Father’s Day

Source: H&R Block

Harlequin Mother’s Day Numbers

Source: Harlequin.com

What Moms Look Like in America

What Are You Getting Mom?

Is Your Mom Getting Pampered?

Your Momma’s So Connected

What Are Moms Talking About Online?

Mothers and Degrees

Courtesy of: Online Degrees

Mother’s Day in America

What Moms Dream About Saturday Morning

Modern Mothers

Source: H&R Block

State of the World’s Mothers

Source:LiveScience

What is a Stay-At-Home-Mom Worth?

Via: DegreeSearch.org

Mother’s Day Sales Trends

Call Your Mom

Source: http://FrugalDad.com

Interesting Facts About Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Moms and The Media

Day in The Life of Online Mums

Mother Friendly Gadgets

ROI of Mom

My Mom is on Facebook

What is a Mom’s Work Worth?

Mothers & Babies in Australia

McCrindle Research | Know the Times

Facebook Gamers Are the MotherLoad

SuperMum

Choose the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

Browse more data visualizations.

New Online Latina Mom

Source: nglc.files.wordpress.com via Brigitta on Pinterest

 

Working Mom

Source: holykaw.alltop.com via KD on Pinterest

 

Your Mom is On Facebook

Source: allfacebook.com via Craig on Pinterest

 

How Much is Mom Worth?

The Modern Mom

Source: blog.crowdscience.com via Alberto on Pinterest

 

and…the last of the infographics about moms, but not the least…
Mom Cave

Source: community.allstate.com via Michele on Pinterest

 

There you have it! Now don’t forget to call your Mom and send her a gift!

Let’s Talk About Infographics About Moms!

Send me a link to any other infographics about moms if you know of one I missed.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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I’m taking this opportunity to educate my 4 kids about online password safety and here are 9 tips I’m sharing with them.

Online Password Safety Tips

1. Do not use real words. If you create a password like, “videokid,” that is too easy to figure out especially if you love video games. This would be better, “1v5i3d8e8o5k1i7d.” I added a number between each letter.

2. Do not use your name. VideoMatt is a horrible password. You should never use your name in a password…EVER!

3. Do not use the name of the website or software. If you are creating a password for Facebook, using videoFacebook or even videoFB is not a good password.

4. Do not use your birthday. This is too easy to figure out. Your friends know this information and it is just too easy to figure out.

Giving out your password could make you a victim of cyberbullying.

5. Do not share your password with anyone. This includes your best friend. It may seem like an innocent thing to do, but it is never a good idea. Once someone has your password, there is a lot they can do with your account. The only person who should every know any of your passwords is your parents. When someone goes online with your password and pretends to be you, that is another form of cyberbullying.

6. Do not write down all your passwords and keep them in your wallet or purse. If someone were to steal your wallet or you lose it, they will have access to everything. When I write down passwords, I keep them in a place where no one will expect them to be.

7. Do not use the same password for every site. If you use the same password and one of your passwords is compromised, then they will have access to your information everywhere.

8. Use a combination of small and capital letters, numbers and characters. A great password would be, ak380KA36. If you are concerned about remembering your password, think of a saying or quote that you like. Create a password using the 3rd letter of every word and add a number in-between the letters. The password will mean something to you, but not to anyone else.

9. Be sure to change your passwords often. On social media sites and email, I change my password monthly. For sites I do not use as often, I change them every 6 months.

Knowing how to create a secure password is an important child identity theft tip. One that is often overlooked, but online password safety is a first line of defense against identity theft.

It’s important to protect your online identity with secure passwords. Identity Guard® can help you protect yourself against the thread of identity theft. With  kID Sure℠, your child will be protected against ID theft also. Go here for more resources for identity theft victims.

Be sure to follow Identity Guard on Facebook & Twitter.

Disclosure: As a kidSure Ambassador, this service was provided to me for review at no charge. In addition I received monetary compensation. All opinions are my own.

Let’s Talk About Online Password Safety!

Do you take any or all the above precautions with your online passwords? Do you have any tips to add? Be sure to share these 9 online safety tips with your kids.

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I also have a bit of a problem with collecting things and I love making vision boards which is perfect for Pinterest. I feel like Pinterest was created JUST for me. It’s like my second home now.

Pinning Tech Stuff

I pin many different things, but one of my favorite is orange technology.

But really any technology or gadget or gizmo is good to pin….

Tech Companies on Pinterest

I think Pinterest is a perfect tool for just about any brand because it is very visual. You can describe something to me in explicit detail, but show me a picture and I’m hooked. Here are some of the tech companies on Pinterest with enough pins to tell a story.

Adobe Systems

Adobe is a very visual company since they created software for photos, video and designing. It makes perfect sense that they have boards about photography and design. Their Creative Workspaces board shows how their love of design is not limited to their software.

AMD

AMD has well-rounded and interesting Pinterest boards. Everything from laptops, accessories to spring flowers. You do not need to limit your pins to just your products. Add life to your company by pinning about life! AMD shows us that technology will not take over our lives because we can still enjoy the Spring flowers.

Animoto

Another very active tech brand on Pinterest. Animoto has a lot of examples of the videos they make for many occasions. Need an idea for a Mother’s Day video? Animoto has a board for that. They also have other fun boards about their team and unique videos to make with their product.

Atomic Reach

Atomic Reach is all about bringing brands and bloggers together in a content community online, so it makes senses that they pin about different brands, social media and content marketing. Atomic Reach shows off their different communities (tribes) with Pinterest boards.

CNET

CNET’s Pinterest boards are all about technology and tips on how to use it. They include everything from old school technology to prototypes. CNET covers it all and you will find all the awesome technology here. They have broken it down into boards that will make it easier to find what you want like Kitchen Tech, Headphones, Tablets, etc.

Cozi

Cozi has a lot of boards that will show you ways to keep your family organized, plan meals, homeschool and even make us laugh or cry. These are all the activities that you would be using Cozi to help you do (well, hopefully not cry.) Brilliant use of Pinterest to show off the Cozi brand.

Crowdbooster

Crowdbooster‘s boards show what life is like at Crowdbooster. It puts a personal spin on the company.

Dell

Dell has not pinned a lot, but what they have shows that the brand is about more than just its computers. They have boards about entrepreneurship and lifestyle and showing off Dell’s family history.

GetGlue

The GetGlue boards are so much fun. GetGlue is an app where you check into TV shows you are watching and earn badges. GetGlue has created a board for some of the shows and show you the badges you can earn. It is so pretty. I love looking at the boards and it makes me want to use GetGlue more.

Groupon

Groupon has an interesting Pinterest board about working at Groupon. I love that idea. The Groupon boards make me want to go to Groupon and buy a travel getaway package! Their boards give me a sense of some of the deals I will find on Groupon.

HubSpot

HubSpot has a lot of pins for marketing and social media information. Infographics look so gorgeous on Pinterest (and they get repinned a lot.) They include boards about the different services and software they offer also. My favorite HubSpot board is “I HubSpot Because…” where customers can share their stories.

KidzVuz

If you have tweens, then you are going to love KidzVuz Pinterest boards. KidzVuz is a site where tweens can review products and upload videos. Their Pinterest boards show some of the cool tween products that are available. Great place for tween gift ideas.

Kingston Technology

Kingston Technology has Pinterest boards showing off their latest products and the best way to use it. They have also included reviews of their products in one board. Showing off some of your past products gives us a reminder of how far we have come with technology and is always fun.

Klout

Klout has included many pictures from events that Klout has hosted. You get to know the company and their team when you view their Pinterest boards.  Klout Perks is one of the benefits of having Klout, so they have a whole board dedicated to the Klout Perks. This includes photos from bloggers who have received Klout Perks. Including infographics about your industry or brand is a great visual way to give information.

Kodak

Kodak goes about social media a bit differently than the usual. Instead of having one Kodak account without a face, they have Jenny who is the Chief Blogger & Social Media Manager. There are also several other Kodak employees with accounts on Pinterest, but I’m focusing on Jenny’s account.

She has many boards showing off the different ways you can use pictures in projects and products. She also reminds us why we want to take pictures with several of her boards about pregnancy, babies, weddings and holidays. Kodak has a good blend of showing off their company, brand and the how and why we want to use their products.

Panasonic LUMIX

The Panazonic LUMIX brand shows us the different cameras they offer and tips on how to take better photographs. I love the board which shows off their favorite photos.

Samsung Mobile US

Samsung Mobile US does more than just show us their phones. They show us how stylish we will look with their mobile device along with videos and samples of different creations from the Samsung Mobile products.

Shareaholic

Shareaholic is all about sharing and have included boards with infographics and data about sharing and using social media. These definitely show off why we would want to use Shareaholic. The majority of their customers are bloggers, so they have included a board with gift ideas for bloggers.

SkinnyScoop

SkinnyScoop is all about sharing your knowledge with lists. SkinnyScoop is a community for women and that is clear by the different topics covered on their boards.

Skype

Skype does not have a lot of pins, but the one board they have, I love. It’s called “Favorite Skype Moments,” and it includes pictures of families using Skype to stay connected. What an awesome way to really show the story of using Skype. No better way than to show you, rather than tell you.

Sony Electronics

Sony is one of my favorite tech companies on Pinterest because they are active and they are unique. Instead of just having a Sony camera board and a Sony video board, Sony has really embraced Pinterest and has awesome pictures showing examples of photos taken with their cameras and the beauty of the different colors of their products. They repin the wants of Sony fans.

Sony is a great example of clever ways to show off your brand. Their Pinterest boards tell the story of Sony. The Sony boards feed my passion for technology.

Uncommon

Uncommon offers art for your gadgets and they show off the different designs that are available. Their product is perfect for Pinterest because it is a visually pleasing product. They included an Uncommon Sightings board to show the Uncommon designs that customers have created. Customers love to see that a brand cares about its customers. Showing them off on a Pinterest board is the perfect way.

Wacom

Wacom is one of the tech companies on Pinterest with only a few boards, but I like how they have started. They show off the final products made using their Wacom tablets including digital scrapbooking projects.

Wibiya

Wibiya focuses on social media and blogging information. Showing off how fun it is to work at Wibiya is a great way to make the Wibiya brand more personal. They have included one board to show off the apps available for their Wibiya Bar, but most of their boards tell the story of their brand and give you information about why you would need their bar on your blog.

Windows on Pinterest

Windows is another very active tech brand on Pinterest. You will see boards with contests and photos showing off their products. The photos they choose for their boards are awesome, perfect eye candy. You will find the history of Windows and even some funny photos about Windows. They tell a story with their Pinterest boards.

Tech Companies On Pinterest Thoughts

There are many more tech companies on Pinterest, but they have not started pinning. It only counts if you use it. As they say about social media, they will talk about you whether you are there or not. Being active on Pinterest, will give you a great idea of what others are pinning about your tech brand on Pinterest.

Let’s Talk About Tech Companies on Pinterest!

Did I miss a tech company or brand that is active on Pinterest? Leave me a link below to their Pinterest page and I’ll add them. I love following tech companies on Pinterest!

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Twitterize Yourself!

Facebook Monsterizer

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I love reading books on everything. My Kindle has a large selection of books from all sorts of topics. Each month I plan to read at least 5 that pertain to the life topic of the month. After I finish the book. I’ll write a more thorough review.

Side Note: Today is Read in the Bathtub Day.

6 Relationship Books

Here are 6 relationship books I’ll be reading on my Kindle this month.

Love Your Body

by Louise L. Hay (I purchased the Kindle version)

I truly believe that before you can love someone else, you have to love yourself. Part of that includes loving your body. I struggle with this every single day. I’m trying very hard to say good things to myself but every day I find myself being so mean to me.

I feel guilty that I let myself gain weight. I’m mad at me for not stopping it sooner and for not having control. I’m constantly telling myself that no one is going to like or love you when you look so fat. Yes, not nice, but reality. So, this is the first book I’m going to read.

Love Your Body is $.89 for the Kindle version now.

Choosing Me before We

by Christine Arylo (I received a copy of this book to review and I bought the Kindle version)

This book teaches women to find the relationships they want by exploring what they want in themselves.

Power Friending

by Amber Mac (I purchased the Kindle version)

Power Friending is about building authentic relationships in social media. Think of your audience as your friend.

The Self-Centered Marriage; Screamfree Marriage

by Hal Runkel (I purchased the Kindle version)

Hal Runkel wrote the Screamfree Parenting book which I love, so I’m very curious about his book about marriage.

The 30-Day Sex Solution

by Victoria Zdrok Wilson (I purchased the Kindle version)

I think the title pretty much says it all.

Relationship Saboteurs

by Randi Gunther ( I purchased the Kindle Version)

Helps you overcome some of the toxic emotions and behaviors that do not equal a healthy relationship.

Let’s Talk About Relationship Books!

Do you have any suggestions for other relationship books I could read? Have you read any of the 6 books above?

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AMD Tech Mom Summit

AMD Tech Mom Summit 2011 in Austin, TX at AMD

AMD Technology

I have always known that AMD made processors for computers, but I had no idea of the other industries that they touched. As an AMD Tech Mom, we saw many of the different technologies that AMD powers.

1. Movies. This surprised me the most because I couldn’t imagine how AMD would impact the movie industry. Robert Rodriguez, of the Spy Kids fame is harnessing the power of AMD technology in his film making.

2. Commercial Products. AMD technology is found in products like slot machines and digital signage.

3. Gaming. Have a Wii or X-Box? Then you are using AMD technology to power both the computer and the awesome graphics.

Example of an AMD Fusion chip showing how small it is.

4. TV on your PC. AMD technology is also bringing TV to your PC with TV tuner cards for your PC.

5. Steady Video. Yes, AMD will help give you steady video. According to AMD,

Steady Video technology designed to eliminate shakes and jitters during the playback of home video.

Here is a great video showing the difference between using Steady Video and not using it.

6. AMD in Tablets. You will find AMD technology in Windows-powered tablets. (disclosure: I am a Windows Champion)

Acer tablet with AMD technology running Windows 8.

Downtown Austin, TX

The AMD Tech Mom Summit was held in Austin, T. This is a view of downtown Austin from my hotel room. I love the skyline of Austin.

The AMD Tech Mom Summit was in Austin, TX.

And here it is at night.

Downton Austin at night.

AMD Tech Mom Summit Instagram Style

You will hear a lot more about AMD technologies in the next year.

Disclosure: I am an AMD Tech Mom and I receive product and conference sponsorships in exchange for my participation as an AMD Tech Mom. All opinions are 100% my own.

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I try to pretend that my Klout score doesn’t matter to me, but when everyone is asking for it, it’s hard not to care. Klout said that they adjusted the algorithms to better reflect influence.  At one point I was a 71 and I worked hard for that 71. Now I’m a 55.

Feels Like School

This feels like a school going in and deciding to change everyone’s GPA because they figured out a better way do the scores. But at the same time, the colleges are still looking at the grades based on the old system of A, B, etc.

So for example sake, lets say I was getting an 95 and that is an A average on the old algorithm. The colleges are excited and knocking on my door. Should I focus solely on my grades? No. But the schools will put a lot of emphasis on it as a way to weed people out in the beginning. I’m getting an A…awesome.

Then the schools decide that they need to change the algorithm they use to better reflect your total picture, but they aren’t going to tell you what those things are.

Now, I get my new grades and I’m averaging an 84. The colleges drop me like flies. So, I haven’t made any changes in what I do, but now I am not worthy of the 95? But yet, you won’t tell me what the scores are based on so, I have no idea how to improve.

Does Your Klout Score Matter?

If Klout wants your Klout score to matter (which I’m sure they do,) they can not randomly decide to change all of our scores. I don’t know what the answer is because I have no idea what they scores are based on.

By making the Klout score changes they just did, put less value on the Klout score in my book. I’m still the same person online yet I’m worth 11 points less now. And they didn’t expect that would be a problem when they have been trying to put a great deal of value in the Klout score?

Pretending I Don’t Care!

I am trying really hard to pretend that I don’t care about my Klout score, but damn, the truth is, when I see that 55, it DOES bug me. I feel like I did something wrong yet no one will tell me what.

But I can tell you one thing, I am looking at my Klout score less than I have in the past. If a Klout score can change so drastically, it isn’t very reliable and I put less value on that. Now, let me go watch my PeerIndex.

Let’s Talk About Klout Score!

How about you? Did your Klout score go down or up? How did that make you feel?

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According to the SheStreams site, it is a conference

spans two days of informative and engaging sessions intended to catapult women and brands into the future of social technology.

That sounds like the perfect conference for me. I wish I could go to every conference, but there just isn’t the time. My family wants me around some of the time.

Check out the list of speakers.  If you look at the sample sessions list for the Agenda, there are some really different sessions like,

• Creating Your Own App to Build Your Brand
• Turning Traditional Radio Into Interactive Social Media
• Connecting With Moms Via Video

Let me know if you are attending the SheStreams conference!

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