Do you like having extra chargers around but hate the messy look of wires everywhere? Retractable chargers are the way to go! The biggest offender is the outlet on the side of my kitchen island. Besides my wireless 3-in-1 charger that I use every night, this is the most frequently used charging spot in the…
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This Is the Only Battery Pack You’ll Ever Need
The only downside? It has so many uses, you might need a few of these battery packs. I was stranded in an airport (pre-Corona days, when travel was something we still did) waiting to get onto a flight after mine was canceled. Very annoying.) To make matters worse, my phone battery was dangerously low. I…
“Ma, Do We Have Any Batteries in the House?”
Get those batteries organized and finally know what you have available! Your son said he needs double AA batteries for a toy, so you pick some up because you’re not really sure what you have at home. Then, when you get home, you realize that you have plenty of AA batteries. And that the toy…
Five Ways I Use My Photo App’s Album Feature to Organize My Life
It’s not just for photos. Use your camera and “album” feature in iPhoto to organize so many more aspects of life. You’ll love every single one of these hacks! School/Camp Info Whenever I get correspondence from a school or camp that I’ll need to refer to in the future, I snap a picture and add…
The Simplest Way to Control the Devices in Your Home
Do you find it hard to keep the devices locked away? What’s the first thing your child says when his hour is up and it’s time to hand back the Nintendo Switch? He says this right when you’re standing there, ready to tuck it away in your little hiding place. “Waittt! But it needs to…
How to Childproof a Tablet
It’s a Catch-22. Our children need a tablet for their classes. But we don’t want them exposed to the internet or wasting time playing games. What should we do? A few weeks ago, we posted about this inexpensive tablet which has proven to be a great affordable solution for so many households where there are…
Back to School – How to Make Distance Learning Work
With Pesach behind us, it’s time to make the best of this new education experience. We have a few tips that can help the kids get the most out of their distance learning online or phone classes. It’s important for each child to have a dedicated space and device (phone/tablet/computer) to be used consistently for…
Is Your Child’s School Conducting Online Classes?
If you usually like to limit the devices in your home…but find you have a temporary need now that school is online in many places—this affordable tablet may be the solution. It’s $35! Although it’s great for kids to be able to continue their learning while home via online sessions, what’s a family to do…
7 High and Low Tech Tools I Use to Build My Students’ Skills (and they can help your child too!)
I see firsthand how technology can help increase quality of life, especially for my speech therapy students. Many of these tools have multiple uses and are relevant for children with all types of needs. Working with technology in a special education setting gives me an appreciation for the little things in life. The saying “You…
Time Saving iPhone Apps That Help Me Manage My Life
I bet you didn’t know about these cool time-saving apps Until I get the two additional hours per day I’ve been campaigning for, I have to make the most of every one I do have. Sometimes technology wastes our time—hello Facebook and YouTube!—and sometimes it saves us time. These are some of my favorite time-saving…