The 3 best websites for coordinating meals to deliver to new parents, or neighbors in need.

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

Whatever the case may be, whether it’s sick kids or new neighbors, giving meals goes a really long way. And, of course, tech helps. Seriously, how did our parents survive without it? Here, I’m sharing my 3 favorite go-to sites for coordinating meals for...

This charging device backs up your phone so you don’t have to remember to do it.

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

If you’re like me, remembering to back up your cell phone is one task that falls through the cracks. But it’s probably one of the most important things we all need to do. But, that’s all changed since I was introduced to the MEEM back up charger for...

Addicted to your iPhone? Try this one easy trick to seriously curb your screen time.

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks

I’ve been seeing a lot of research lately that seems to find a correlation between how much time we spend on our phones and our kids’ behavior. Specifically, their bad behavior. The constant distraction of pings and alerts from my phone that takes my...

The top-rated gaming headsets for teens in price ranges to suit every allowance

by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming

Forget Snapchat, Facebook, or even Instagram. Teens these days are often connecting with friends online by gaming together on their Xboxes and I find the key to good communication for them is a great gaming headset for teens. So my almost-teen son has spent a ton of...

Netflix brings choose-your-own-adventure TV to kids and it is awesome!

by Kate Etue | Entertainment

Remember those awesome choose-your-own-adventure books we all loved as kids? Well Netflix has just launched their first in a series of choose-your-own-adventure TV shows, and mama? It’s so much fun! The first episode, Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale stars...

Our smart tech tip for finding designer shoes at a great price

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

As a mom of four kids, my budget for designer shoes is…not as robust as some. But, I recently discovered a new site called Purcado, which is like Kayak for shoes, that might change that. You can enter the designer or brand you’re looking for, and it will...

Facebook Fundraisers: Ask for donations to your cause, right in your News Feed

by Kate Etue | Social Media

There’s a new option in the online fundraising world that’s going to make giving so convenient because it’s right in your Facebook feed. Yes, it’s true! Facebook has added the capability for any user to start a personal fundraiser on Facebook...

3 helpful group gift websites that make the process so much easier

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

We’re coming up end-of-the-year gifts for teachers, grads, and coaches over the next month, plus Father’s Day, which often means lots of group gifts. And as you might have experienced, chasing people down and keeping track of everyone’s money (all...

Turn any water bottle into a smart water bottle with Ulla

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

Recently we’ve seen a lot of smart hydration tech options come onto the market lately. A few months ago, I tried out the Hidrate Spark smart water bottle, and I liked the way it subtly reminded me to take a sip of H2O and tracked my progress in its app. So, I...

Stack app: The mesmerizing, beautiful free app game we can’t put down

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

I like to keep at least one totally mindless, just-for-fun app on my iPad for some winding-down entertainment at the end of the day. Of course, Candy Crush and 1010 have dominated recently, but I’ve just discovered the Stack app (iOS and Android). And now...