I’m chief technology officer (CTO) in our house. This means managing a TON of mobile devices. As a mom, I’m looking for three things when I acquire tech: quality, service and price. I was excited when I was invited to the launch party for the new Nokia 4.2 phone -- it’s a phone ...read more
Summertime and the livin' is easy, or so the song goes. For moms though, summer isn't always a break, our schedules are still busy. Mama's need a little summer fun too. Well, that's where T-Mobile comes in. Did you know that T-Mobile thanks customers with free stuff and a ...read more
Family memories are everything. It's what we work so hard for to create a loving environment and figure out a way to bottle some of that goodness. In a way, our photos make time stand still. Photos bring us back in touch with those who are no longer with us. For many families ...read more
Are you ready for Jonas? We of course are talking about the big winter storm set to hit the northeast - not these Jonases. Officials are recommending you get prepared for the big storm, so in addition to the essentials you've hopefully already picked up (diapers, wipes, wine, ...read more
How many of you added a few new tech devices to your family's collection this December? From the latest phones and tablets to music players, computers and video games, it might seem like your charging cords decided to get together and have quintuplets when you weren't looking. ...read more
How does the Blackberry PRIV work for a modern mom and her busy life? Perfectly. My phone is an extension of my life. As a blogger, I am connected to my community and my family through my phone. Having access to all my contacts and all my blogging tools on a mobile device has ...read more
Amazon Free Time for Back to School Twitter Party Thursday, September 3rd 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST Hosts: @savvysassymoms @momtrends #AmazonFreeTimeB2S Join us this Thursday for a Back to School Twitter Party to celebrate the new Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition. This isn’t a toy – ...read more
The future is looking bright. There is so much talent coming up the ranks. Thanks to Microsoft, I've been able to learn a lot about what's happening with our next generation. The company is making sure the talent pool will be deep for generations to come. All the programs fall ...read more
You'll be hearing a great deal about Microsoft from me over the next few weeks. I spent a few days in Seattle enmeshed in all things Microsoft at a recent blogger summit. It was a little overwhelming and a lot inspiring. First, I can't help but talk about the employee culture ...read more
As much as my kids love their screen time (a lot), it's my job to make sure they are limited to a reasonable amount of time and that they are using their technology safely. Puro Kids Wireless Headphones are the first of their kids, developed with Healthy Ears®, an advanced volume ...read more
The polar vortex isn't a joke. Ask any of the parents trying to work from home this winter as kids enjoy another snow day thanks to Juno or the other storms coming our way. Weird violent weather seems to be here to stay. As a working mom, I'm glad I have the flexibility of ...read more
There are so many cool new tech products on the market. From the latest in tablets for kids to amazing speakers, here are just a few of our favorites. Innotab 3: Kids will love the latest in tech trends from VTech with the new InnoTab® 3S Plus and InnoTab® 3 Plus. These 4th ...read more
There are so many interesting tech products out their for our kids. We take technology in stride and are weary of too much tech. However, there are some innovative tools and games out there that can enhance learning. One of our favorite new devices to do so is the Fuhu Nabi ...read more
There seems to always be new tech items. As busy moms we are always looking for those tech items that make our lives easier! From the latest in speakers and apps and more, here are some of our favorite tech items that are bound to make your life a little less hectic. Stelle ...read more
There is something so special about Instagram. We love how it allows us to showcase our world through images as we capture these precious moments of time. Typically this means looking at images through your phone or computer, but we recently discovered a way to allow images to ...read more
With the holiday season comes the inevitable running around to find the perfect gift for the loved one in your life. This year we are doing a little less running by doing all of our shopping in one place! As the electronics and tech hub, the Microsoft store is your one-stop ...read more
We're always on the lookout for new tech gadgets that will make our lives easier or more convenient. Here we've rounded up some of our favorite tech finds for fall. Armpocket: Whether you love it or loathe it, we all know that working out makes us healthier, stronger, saner and ...read more
With all of the members in your family it can be difficult to watch what you want when you want. While I'm not an everyday TV watcher, I do love certain shows that quite frankly I don't always get to watch due to a collection of reasons like a later bedtime, work event, or just ...read more
We know - you're running around all day like we are. School picks-up, sports drop-offs, grocery store trips, mani appointments, work meeting across town. And everywhere you go, your phone, tablet or computer are likely by your side keeping you on-time, up-to-date and in-the-know. ...read more
One of the best part of participating in the #OfficeChamps Ambassador Program is getting an insiders look at what's new from Microsoft. My most recent testing involves using Office products on the new Nokia 928B WindowsPhone. I just got the upgraded phone and have been loving ...read more
When we first got a tablet, we mainly used it for the kids to play games. But over time, our tablet usage has expanded. From watching TV in bed to recipes in the kitchen to flights across the country for work, as our tablet use has expanded, so has our need for the right tools to ...read more
As tech mamas on-the-go, we need to protect our precious phones and devices so that we can be connected when we aren't near our computers. One of the easiest ways that we do so is by covering up and protecting our gear with innovative tech accessories from Tech Armor. As a ...read more
New research released from Cartonomy, a social shopping cart that is the smarter, hassle-free approach to group shopping online, found that when shopping with or for their families, more than half (60%) of moms never make it out of a store without overspending. As part of its ...read more
This past weekend, Momtrends attended an exciting store opening of the new Microsoft store at Roosevelt Field. The energy was incredible as a swarm of people were waiting outside the store for the opening and their chance to get free Demi Lovato tickets—some even camped out the ...read more
