Holiday Tech Guide: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages

by Kate Etue | Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys

Tech gifts are at the top of every one of my kids’ wish-lists this year, from my 6-year-old to my 15-year-old. But with so much time spent on their computers for remote schooling this year, I’m leaning toward some of these awesome no-screen tech and STEM...

The best Black Friday tech deals of 2020, all in one place

by Kate Etue | Holiday Tech Gifts

Ready to shop, parents! We’ve got the Black Friday deals for you this year. From kitchen appliances to video games to home security, we’ve found some incredible savings for your holiday shopping. Don’t worry, we haven’t included any bland...

Beyond Mavis Beacon: 5 typing games for kids who need some practice.

by Kate Etue | Educational Apps, Best Apps

With our kids spending significantly more time on their computers now that for many kids, school is online from home, we’ve realized something: they can’t type. I mean, 16 wpm isn’t something to brag about, champ. So we thought we’d look for...

20 must-know Alexa skills for homeschooling

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

As a homeschool mom, I’m often looking for ways to mix things up for my kids so it doesn’t get boring. Our Amazon Echo is often playing music or keeping track of our grocery list for us from our homeschool room, but when I realized how many educational...

9 must-have gadgets that make homeschooling a little easier

by Kate Etue | Back to School Tech

As a brand-new homeschool mom two years ago, I have to say I geeked out a little over my first “me” purchase: a laminator. Nerd alert, right? But seriously, it’s one small gadget that I’ve used over and over and has been a huge help in my...

7 online resources to supplement your kids’ homeschool learning

by Kate Etue | Educational Apps, Best Apps

Parents are scrambling right now, trying to figure out how to give their kids the best school year possible, which is why we’ve been working on a series of “back to schooling” posts to help make it a little easier for you. For many parents, this year...

How to take better holiday photos: 6 fantastic online photo tutorials to make your holidays merrier and brighter. (But not too bright – just the right white balance.)

by Kate Etue | Photography, Best Apps, Holiday Picks, Tips and Tricks

Every parent wants to know how to take better pictures, especially around Christmas.  A few years ago I received the completely awesome gift of a DSLR camera, but I admit I haven’t entirely learned how to use it properly. I’ve taken thousands of pictures...

15 fun Amazon Echo skills for the holidays, from fun and festive to really helpful

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

Just in time for the holidays, we’ve found 15 fun Amazon Echo skills that can help you stay organized, add a little more fun to your family time, and even put some magic into the holidays for your kids. If you and Alexa are in a rut, just remember: she can do a...

Outschool: Real-time, teacher-led courses for kids…from home.

by Kate Etue | Educational Apps, Best Apps, Websites We Love

As a homeschool mom, there’s something I’ve realized about myself over the past couple years: I’m not great at everything. There are some subjects I definitely teach better than others (hello, writing!), and some that I have no business attempting to...

3 affordable Apple Watch alternatives for kids

by Kate Etue | Fashion + Accessories

My sixth-grader has been asking me to splurge on an Apple Watch for her lately, but I don’t see that in her future at the moment. The thing is: she doesn’t have a phone yet. So I see little value in spending that kind of money on a watch, when she...