tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161Wed, 22 May 2013 06:04:04 +0000Hand-Made iPad Tipssights to seeLucianeducationcheck it outpodcastfunny ha haadminpersonalphotographyin the momentweight lossvlogtechnically speakingpoliticsmobile bloggingparentingfrom the mouths of babesFirstsendorsementprojectsphilosophyiPhone tipsawarenessapp reviewcool stufftraveliPhonefeedbackmemesscreencaststinkeringcatharsiskid techrandom thoughtsMomsGoneGeekfunproductivityiPadKeaganreviewhealthpregnancyHand-Made Mac TipsTheMacMommyYou should listen to your Motherboard.http://www.themacmommy.com/noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)Blogger371125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-1825286099651616833Wed, 22 May 2013 04:37:00 +00002013-05-21T21:45:27.191-07:00projectsapp reviewproductivityiPhoneiPadMomsGoneGeekcheck it outreviewtechnically speakingendorsementawarenessGo Ahead, Pitch Me Almost daily I receive emails from marketers and app developers asking me if I'll review or write something about their product or app on my blog. Almost daily I need to turn down these offers. While it is a good problem to have, it's no small challenge trying to keep up with the onslaught of requests (good, bad and downright ugly) in addition to caring for myself, my family and running my own http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/tnOTWRzdTYc/go-ahead-pitch-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/tnOTWRzdTYc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/05/go-ahead-pitch-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-2208085186638127772Wed, 15 May 2013 05:39:00 +00002013-05-14T22:43:14.350-07:00vlogtechnically speakingTech Tuesday Hangout No. 5Today I covered for Benjamin Roethig who normally hosts the Tech Tuesday Hangout live each week. (to be populated soon with video) It was a fun learning experience baptism-by-fire-style on how to host, broadcast, record, edit and publish a Google Hangout! I was joined in discussion by Patrice Brend'amour, Doc Rock and Steve Sande. We talked about a wide range of topics including but not limited http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/c5sRKQxWWgY/tech-tuesday-hangout-no-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/c5sRKQxWWgY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/05/tech-tuesday-hangout-no-5.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-2390442535413319854Thu, 09 May 2013 20:16:00 +00002013-05-09T13:20:40.263-07:00Damn. Even Siri Thinks I Talk Too MuchI can't win.I asked Siri to:"text my husband:'Josh's graduation party is tonight. What time do you think you'll be home because I'd really like to crash for a few hours before we go. Is that a possibility?'The screenshot above was Siri's response.She quotes M*A*S*H characters now? How did she know I like M*A*S*H???Hmmmm. Now I wonder if she can do Cheers?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/u82UbskuB9M/damn-even-siri-thinks-i-talk-too-much.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/u82UbskuB9M" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/05/damn-even-siri-thinks-i-talk-too-much.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-5677000548993328325Sun, 05 May 2013 19:19:00 +00002013-05-06T12:48:50.273-07:00app reviewiPadHand-Made iPad Tipstinkeringcheck it outawarenessCustom iPad App List for a New iPad OwnerI get frequent requests for app recommendations so I'm starting to make tailored app lists to share with friends and family. Here is an app list for new iPad owners. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/w243MS-BEHs/custom-ipad-app-list-for-new-ipad-owner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/w243MS-BEHs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/05/custom-ipad-app-list-for-new-ipad-owner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-4450801858374820014Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 +00002013-05-06T12:53:59.940-07:00app reviewLucianHand-Made iPad TipsMomsGoneGeekreviewkid techtechnically speakingKeaganApp Review: Max's Pirate Planet - A Board Game AdventureThis is our family review of the universal iOS app "Max's Pirate Planet - A Board Game Adventure." Whether playing together as a family of 4 or 1 on 1 or as a single player, this game has been fantastic fun for the whole family! When we have visitors or play dates, this is the game the kids ask me to set up on the Apple TV to play and share with their friends. We'd like to thank Slant Six http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/M-zt2ruVbKI/app-review-maxs-pirate-planet-board.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/M-zt2ruVbKI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/05/app-review-maxs-pirate-planet-board.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-3582702061248492823Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:13:00 +00002013-04-26T18:16:32.547-07:00funny ha hafrom the mouths of babesMomsGoneGeekmobile bloggingYou're Shipping Me I Just Shipped My Mom My kids know how to crack me up and I especially lose it when sleep-deprived. We get such a giggle from this KMart commercial. They don't understand the double entendre so that makes it just that much more hilarious to me. Happy [early] Mothers' Day Enjoy a giggle, it's on us. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/dPYAq8DFYbE/youre-shipping-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/dPYAq8DFYbE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/04/youre-shipping-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-4042393907436755136Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:49:00 +00002013-04-22T09:53:43.321-07:00A Day In The Life - Beloved LabelmakerEver have one of these days?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/CZNIIIOV0Zg/a-day-in-life-beloved-labelmaker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/CZNIIIOV0Zg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/04/a-day-in-life-beloved-labelmaker.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-2269949925656589103Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:10:00 +00002013-04-04T02:09:36.917-07:00Deep Thoughts From An Angry InsomniacOk. I have a question about raising your own chickens. I know people do it to avoid eating eggs with hormones and because commercial farms are disgusting and disrespectful. I agree with that - makes sense to me - IF you want to eat eggs. I do eat eggs because I'm still programmed to want to. I now only by cage-free but even that bugs me because I wonder just what that means exactly and then I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/MyzHpIRsPTc/deep-thoughts-from-angry-insomniac.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/MyzHpIRsPTc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/04/deep-thoughts-from-angry-insomniac.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-8895007520536865176Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:17:00 +00002013-03-30T01:17:54.484-07:00Evolve Already http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/_fC3YqLwq24/evolve-already.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/_fC3YqLwq24" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/03/evolve-already.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-8592432434345741276Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:41:00 +00002013-03-05T20:40:56.645-07:00I Don't Suppose Zombies RecycleI have the kind of six-year-old kid that can handle some deep kinds of adult discussions.Or so I thought.I don't know why, but last week during our date night, I mentioned seeing this cool urn idea where you can recycle your ashes and have a tree planted. I think we were discussing recycling. I told him that when people die, they don't need their bodies anymore, so why not grow into trees?http://http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/ra1tEBKryDg/i-dont-suppose-zombies-recycle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/ra1tEBKryDg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/03/i-dont-suppose-zombies-recycle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-3084419433460615037Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:16:00 +00002013-03-05T01:19:01.948-07:00Hand-Made Mac Tipstechnically speakingHand-Made Mac Tip: Wrangle Unruly Previous Recipients If you're using Apple Mail and are experiencing issues with failed attempts to send out a message because one or more of your friends' email address is borked, then your Previous Recipients may be to blame. Sometimes your Mac needs some general housekeeping. It's one of those hidden gems in the Mail app that not many know about. Ok, so perhaps it's not much of a gem, but it is supposed to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/8rUktkoa5Pg/hand-made-mac-tip-wrangle-unruly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/8rUktkoa5Pg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/03/hand-made-mac-tip-wrangle-unruly.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-8586984955739861921Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +00002013-02-19T03:57:41.027-07:00app reviewproductivitymemesiPadreviewtechnically speakingHow Do I Watch Thee? Let Me Count The Ways I just watched the last episode of Downton Abbey. sniff sniff. I need a hug now. damn show!! I won't spoil it, don't worry. Here is something cool though, in my opinion: I watched the first season through Netflix on my Apple TV. Season 2, I watched on my iPad in the Amazon Instant Video app. Season 3, I began watching on good ol fashioned over-the-air TV via PBS which is piped in from a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/3EoTDqc8ank/how-do-i-watch-thee-let-me-count-ways.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/3EoTDqc8ank" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/02/how-do-i-watch-thee-let-me-count-ways.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-5953066865722676448Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:21:00 +00002013-02-05T12:21:08.698-07:00PSA: Facebooking Your ParentsIs your mom or dad on Facebook? Perhaps you should consider the following before following: From OnlineEducation.net Original Link: http://www.onlineeducation.net/2013/01/21/facebooking-your-parentshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/EnKBygx9gY8/psa-facebooking-your-parents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/EnKBygx9gY8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/02/psa-facebooking-your-parents.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-3556495118659773012Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:04:00 +00002013-01-30T23:21:02.208-07:00cool stuffcheck it outPsycho Killer Qu'est-ce que c'est - fa fa fa far better Watch Bloodline, Wired's Video Series on the Taxonomy of Fear in Horror Movies Get it in iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wireds-bloodline/id594239124?mt=2 I just watched all of the episodes for this video podcast on my Apple TV and I really enjoyed it. I love the short format, organization and attention to detail. Jay Dayrit  and Jordan Crucchiola are pleasant hosts who get http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/_dM80NvBRig/introducing-bloodline-wired-new-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/_dM80NvBRig" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/01/introducing-bloodline-wired-new-video.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-3943068302429913277Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:36:00 +00002013-01-30T23:49:49.301-07:00cool stuffapp revieweducationiPadcheck it outkid techAdorable Little App: Check out Endless AlphabetThis is a new favorite of ours here at TheMacMommy headquarters, (a.k.a, home and sick in bed recovering from the flu). This is a really fun app to entertain the kiddos up on the Apple TV when beamed from your iPad or iPhone. Let me know if you too giggle at the letter 'D' and how it says "duh duh duh duh." http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/GpqewfnHvmA/check-out-endless-alphabet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/GpqewfnHvmA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2013/01/check-out-endless-alphabet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-3288643055068218949Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +00002013-02-01T10:07:55.716-07:00cool stuffiPadvlogHand-Made iPad TipstinkeringpodcastMomsGoneGeekcheck it outHand Made iPad Tip: Label - Case - BubCap Got a new iPad? Protect it from getting scuffed and maybe even lost. In this Hand-Made iPad Tip, I discuss labeling your iPad using clear labeling tape, securing your home button with a BubCap and making your iPad more functional and protected. HatTip: +Knight Wise of KnightWise.com for recommending the rooCASE. I love it! Product Links: A note about BubCap: yes, you can go into Settings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/vk1V_xmdvBU/hand-made-ipad-tip-label-case-bubcap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/vk1V_xmdvBU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/hand-made-ipad-tip-label-case-bubcap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-5714066481629359956Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:45:00 +00002012-12-26T02:45:43.672-07:00Find My SantaChristmas Eve 2012 - Lucian and Mommy are checking in on Santa's GPS location using the Google Earth app on our iPad. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/Fc0PlKrwNUk/find-my-santa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/Fc0PlKrwNUk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/find-my-santa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-1308928892218048453Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:23:00 +00002012-12-26T02:26:24.412-07:00Doodle-Track Car SetThe boys got a Doodle-Track Car Set for Christmas. Here it is in action. I had a great time with it. I experimented with different lines and thicknesses and then I tried some patterns to see what it could do. It's a fun toy. I haven't yet, but want to try it with a regular sharpie marker. So far it has worked fine on the blank side of wrapping paper. Below is an affiliate link where you can buy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/LNYhJrj5rec/doodle-track-car-set.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/LNYhJrj5rec" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/doodle-track-car-set.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-6116868255331986849Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +00002012-12-24T04:46:52.201-07:00Hand-Made Mac TipsiPadiPhoneLucianparentingHand-Made iPad TipsMomsGoneGeekapp reviewcool stuffproductivityiPhone tipscheck it outmobile bloggingMake A List and Tap It Twice  ...gonna find out who's naughty or nice...Need a last minute gift for a friend or relative who is also a parent to small children?Here's an idea just in time for the holiday to help show children the importance of being good for goodness sake (and also for a cookie or extended game time with their new toys after Christmas Day!)You can gift an app from the iOS App Store!(I've been known to 'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/HQfSLifTDbQ/make-list-and-tap-it-twice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/HQfSLifTDbQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/make-list-and-tap-it-twice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-6927302711268398266Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-12-26T12:41:08.456-07:00cool stuffeducationphilosophycheck it outIt's Sketchy, But You Get IdeasI really love this style of explaining things from OnlineMBA.com Episode 16 - How to Design Like Apple from Minute MBA by OnlineMBA.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/o5ZHWNIJ1Yg/it-sketchy-but-you-get-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/o5ZHWNIJ1Yg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/it-sketchy-but-you-get-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-4942324776673560764Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:23:00 +00002012-12-21T09:26:18.527-07:00iBank year-end price promotion: 20% off thru Dec. 31SOLSTICE SALE! SAVE $12 OFF IBANK FOR MAC DURING THE LAST 12 DAYS OF 2012All iBank Apps Also 20% Off at the App Stores(PUTNEY, VT) — Whether you celebrate the Solstice or Festivus, Christmas or Kwanzaa, IGG Software is spreading good cheer this holiday season is by announcing 20% savings on iBank 4 for Mac and iBank for iPad. Year-end sale prices on these market-leading personal finance apps are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/Y7EMVsiAo5o/ibank-year-end-price-promotion-20-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/Y7EMVsiAo5o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/ibank-year-end-price-promotion-20-off.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-5886999126996666430Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:00:00 +00002013-01-30T23:46:29.433-07:00Hand-Made Mac TipsproductivityiPhoneiPadvlogHand-Made iPad TipspodcastMomsGoneGeekreviewtechnically speakingThe MacJury Has Spoken: Holiday Gift Ideas from The MacJuryI was a MacJuror last week. Watch to see what stocking stuffers my friends and I recommend for the geek in your life this Holiday Season! View The MacJury post http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/wD_C-gpwX7A/the-macjury-has-spoken-holiday-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/wD_C-gpwX7A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/the-macjury-has-spoken-holiday-gift.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-7649609727435974651Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:29:00 +00002012-12-04T10:29:27.908-07:00When In Doubt for What to Get, A Gift Card is a Sure Bet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/VD431qYMHZw/when-in-doubt-for-what-to-get-gift-card.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/VD431qYMHZw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/12/when-in-doubt-for-what-to-get-gift-card.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-665393724261433736Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:20:00 +00002012-12-04T10:31:03.881-07:00parentingKeaganSimplicitySimple joys. Children are a reminder of how to live when you forget. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/Mr1HtvkYQcs/simplicity_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/Mr1HtvkYQcs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/11/simplicity_29.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3968789266348638161.post-6306862485702147287Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:45:00 +00002012-12-04T10:31:46.376-07:00Painting on My iPadMade with PaperJust havin some fun.What are you creating with YOUR tablet? Please share. I'd love to see it.📲http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~3/9qO4gLFwnxQ/painting-on-my-ipad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa Davis)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMacMommy/~4/9qO4gLFwnxQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.themacmommy.com/2012/11/painting-on-my-ipad.html