5 geeky baby onesies that are perfect for Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s new baby. Or any social media lover’s offspring.
We were thrilled to hear the news that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, who just announced they’re expecting another baby girl. Yay! And since we’re known for sharing some of the best baby gifts from around the web (Have you seen our baby shower gift...
Here’s how Facebook is picking what goes in your News Feed. And how to change it.
We’ve shared lots of different ways you can take back your Facebook News feed and make it your own again. Well, as much as possible, anyway. That includes everything from using the See First to Hide Post. But it turns out, there’s actually a super simple...
4 tips for creating a social media policy for your babysitter, nanny, or childcare provider
Whether your kids are with a full-time nanny or you just use a babysitter (or grandparent) for an occasional date night, creating a social media policy is an important consideration. It could be a formal written contract, or just a short discussion, but either way,...
5 things you can do right now to make Facebook fun again. Or at least, tolerable.
I’m pretty sure there’s one thing most Americans can agree on: Facebook has become a tough place to be. In fact, some media outlets are declaring it “dead” as people are leaving behind the divisiveness they see in their feeds. But we...
How to disable video auto-play on Facebook and Twitter. To save data. And sanity.
I love a hilarious pet video as much as the next person, but when my Facebook and Twitter start overflowing with video recipes, news clips, and ads that play automatically, it gets a little draining. For me and my cell phone data plan. But it turns out you can easily...
10 simple things you can knock off your tech to-do list for the new year
For me, the new year is about starting fresh, or at least, as close as possible, which is why I spend as much time as I can between Christmas and New Year’s crossing off as much as I can off my to do lists. If you’re like me, you’ve got a few (or...
How to turn off Facebook Live notifications. Because they’re driving us a little nuts too.
If you’re getting inundated with Facebook Live notifications like we are, here’s how to turn them off, or set them so you’re only getting the ones you might actually want to watch. This way, your phone isn’t buzzing constantly. (People really...
Facebook Safety Center: Resources to help make Facebook a safer place
As much as I love social media, I’m also aware of how scary of a place it can be, whether it’s dealing with annoying comment trolls or full-blown cyberbullying. That’s why I’m really pleased that Facebook has listened to the concerns...
How to preserve friendships (and your own well-being) online during a hostile election
I won’t pull punches here; I am horrified, it not entirely shocked by the vast number of women in particular who have confessed how traumatic this election season has been for them, thanks in no small part to abuse on social media from those in their networks....Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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