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. 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…
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…