by Caroline Siegrist | Fitness + Health, Lifestyle Apps
Let’s talk about self-care apps! While I took a no-holds-bar approach at the very beginning of quarantine (It’s the end of the world! Why not scroll all day?), I’m realizing that might not be the most sustainable solution for a pandemic that shows no...
by Caroline Siegrist | Cell Phone Accessories, Uncategorized
We’ve been fan of CASETIFY’s fun iPhone case mash-ups for a while now, and so I was so happy to see them announce their new collection with — yep, you guessed it — the United States Postal Service. This new USPS collection celebrates the folks...
by Caroline Siegrist | Fun, Kids
Anyone else tired of broadcasting their messy house over Zoom every day? I definitely was, so I was stoked to discover these cool virtual Zoom backgrounds for online learning from National Geographic. [Insert bad dad joke here about how we’re already living in a...
by Caroline Siegrist | Audio, Kids
My son’s just at the age he can start listening to stories on his own, but I’m not in a hurry to hand over my iPhone to keep him entertained. So I was intrigued to read about Toniebox, a new screen-free content box for little kids. The Toniebox works with...
by Caroline Siegrist | Fun Apps, Tips and Tricks
If you haven’t heard by now, the customization features on the new iOS home screen are alllll kinds of extra (i.e. you can turn your home screen into a Harry Potter tribute, Microsoft Paint throw-back, or neon color study). It’s pretty insane. And intense....
by Caroline Siegrist | Tips and Tricks
Since my son started remote learning, I’ve been looking for great G-suite tutorials to help me hone my skills, and I know I’m not alone. We’re hearing from a lot of parents whose kids are using G-suite tools for their own online learning programs....
by Caroline Siegrist | Smart Appliances
Calling all Mandalorian fans! We’ve found a new Amazon Echo that’s worth its weight in Beskar steel: this baby Yoda clock stand Echo Dot! The stand lets your Echo Dot serve as a clock while also channeling our favorite silent-but-deadly alien, and I think...
by Caroline Siegrist | Around the House
Remote learning has enough obstacles without also having spotty internet. So I’ve been researching the best ways to make home WiFi faster and more consistent throughout the household (yes, even in that closet where I hide to watch Indian Matchmaking on Netflix)....
by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion + Accessories
With school going online this fall, we’re starting a whole new phase of parent-sanctioned screen time at my house, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for blue light glasses for kids. The jury’s still out concerning exactly how much these glasses...
by Caroline Siegrist | Educational Apps For Kids
With back to school right around the corner, or as we’re calling it “back to schooling,” we’re trying to help you feel as empowered as you can when it comes to figuring out your child’s educational plans this year during this difficult...