Windows 8.1 Installation Tips for a Smoother Install

After two successful installs, I’m sharing some of my Windows 8.1 installation tips. This is a free upgrade if you purchased Windows 8. (Disclosure: I am a Windows Champion) Windows 8.1 Installation Tips 1. Be sure you have installed all the Windows 8 updates.. If you have to do an update, go back to the[…]

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Microsoft Surface 2 Power Hour in Washington DC Area on October 17

If you are curious about the Surface 2, there will be a demo in the Washington DC area tomorrow at the Microsoft Store in Arlington, VA. I’m a Windows Champion, but I won’t be able to attend. Please feel free to RSVP if you’d like to see the Surface 2 & Surface Pro 2 first[…]

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Free Birds Movie & Kiwi Crate Turkey Kit #FreeBirds #Spon

On November 1, the Free Birds Movie will be in theaters just in time for the Thanksgiving season. Imagine what might be on the Thanksgiving table if the turkey weren’t served on that first Thanksgiving celebration? In the Free Birds Movie, two turkeys team up to go back in time to save the turkeys from[…]

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Teens and Social Media and Privacy [INFOGRAPHIC]

This weekend is the Digital Family Summit and I’ll be speaking on Saturday about digital well-being. Since the focus of the conference is on family, there will be lots of discussions about privacy, tweens, teens and social media. UKnowKids.com created the following infographic about teens and social media which I thought was perfect as I[…]

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Create A List of Your Favorite Android Apps

A few days ago I shared the 10 Android apps I use every day. I’m always looking for great apps, so I decided to create a Buzz List on Skinnyscoop and let you share what your favorite apps are.   Here is the Buzz List. You can create your own list and let me know[…]

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10 Android Apps I Use Daily

There are at least 10 Android apps I use daily that I consider my must-have apps. Some apps may seem similar, but each serves a very important purpose in my daily routine. I am always searching for new apps, so if you have an app you use daily, please add it to the list. I’m[…]

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Creating HP Photo Canvas Wall Art #HPSummerPhoto #Sponsored

Last week I told you about waking up your walls with HP Photo Canvas Wall Art you print at Walmart. Today, I’m going to show you what I created for my walls. (Disclosure: I received a Walmart gift card to facilitate this. All opinions are 100% my own.) Canvas Wall Art From Your Photos The[…]

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Life360’s Circles Keeps Track of Your Family and Friends #Sponsored

Have you ever tried to find out where someone is, but they are driving? I have this problem almost daily in my house. Life360 has created Circles to help you answer that question. Disclosure: I am being compensated by Splash Creative Media on behalf of Life360 to write this post. The opinions contained within are mine and mine[…]

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Wake Up Your Walls With Photos $50 Walmart Gift Card #HPSummerPhotoFun

As the summer turns into fall, I get a bit sad thinking about the cold weather and snow that lies ahead. I’m not much of a fall girl. To combat my hatred of fall, I like to keep things around me that remind me of summer. Especially photos on my walls. Disclosure: HP is compensating[…]

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Use Technology to Bring Your Family Back to the Dinner Table #Spon #LenovoIN

Imagine sitting around your kitchen table with your family sharing memories. You pass photos back and forth telling stories about what was going on and laughing about old times. You play videos of your vacations at the lake together. Today most of our photos are digital which makes it harder to pass the photo album[…]

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