iPhones don’t have an alarm ring length option and nobody wants to hear an alarm clock ring for an hour! We love using our phone alarm clocks to wake us or just to remind us things at various times of the day. Who doesn’t have dozens of different alarms set up for different reminders?? A…
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Why You Need Retractable Chargers to Eliminate Cord Messes
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…
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. UPDATED: While the model shown in this post is no longer available, this one is similar. Included output cables are lightning (iPhone), Micro USB (flip phone), and USB-C (most newer devices). And, yes, you can charge multiple devices…
“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…
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…
Sara Chana Radcliffe on Why We Should Put the Phones Down
Always moving, always responding, always communicating? This is why you should make time to pause. Quiet time is needed in order to be receptive to our deepest, most helpful, most meaningful INNER guidance. When every moment of boredom and/or free time is filled with scrolling, we leave no space for that guidance. Its voice is…
Watch Shimi Adar’s Mega Awesome Message on “Drop the Phone”
Need some “Drop the Phone” motivation? Shimi Adar shares some important words on how important it is to “Drop the Phone!” Just watch Shimi Adar and you’ll want to join all of us! Want to sign up for the Drop the Phone Campaign? Click here! Want to know how you can shut down apps while…
How to Shut Down Apps So You Can Really “Drop the Phone”
So, you’re in. You want to join the Drop the Phone movement. But how? We’ll show you how to close some apps for those hours to make it easier. If you haven’t been following along, here’s a recap. Want to join us in the Drop the Phone campaign? Choose the two hours that work for…
What If We All “Drop the Phone” Together?
Each day, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., we resolve to “Drop the Phone.” Let’s try it for one complete month. Will you join us? Any one of us can make a resolution, on our own, not to be using our phones during those crucial hours when our kids need our attention the most. There’s…
