Children, Technology and Apps

My two oldest granddaughters have started back to public school this year and I am realizing that in just the one school year that they were home with me learning, that things have changed quite a bit.  

The first thing I realized is that so much more of their school day is spent with technology.  The girls are in 5th and 7th grade, and they don’t have physical books for several classes. What do they use then?   The answer is simple, computers. It does concern me for those households that don’t have a computer at home. I worry that those children are at a disadvantage.   Yes, they can go to a local library and do whatever work needs to be done, but if that is a young child, then the parent also has to find the time to sit and do the work with that child.   read more

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Fun, Safe Ways to Bond With Your Grandchildren

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Grandchildren are one of life’s blessings from above. Children are bundles of joy, even if they sometimes also seem to be bundles of endless energy. Like most grandparents, you probably are eager to spend more time with them, especially while they are young. When spending time with your grandchildren, you’ll probably want to consider activities that are entertaining for everyone while also keeping the children engaged. Of course, it’s also important to choose activities and experiences that are not only fun, but are equally safe for yourself and your grandchildren. read more

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pBuzz Kid’s Musical Instrument Giveaway

Do you have kids?  Grandkids?   This is the PERFECT GIVEAWAY for you!!   Easy entry, see below!!

Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to FROG Reviews and Ramblings on the right side of this page, so you don’t miss out on any of the AWESOME GIVEAWAYS going on, and stay up to date on my Blog”s Posts!

GIVEAWAY RUNS FROM 8/9 TO 8/30/17 !!!

Sponsored By: pBuzz

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

**4 Winner Giveaway**

Each winner will receive a pBuzz Musical Instrument ($29.95 RV)=&0=&

Designed by a team of British musicians the pBuzz is a completely new musical instrument. The brightly colored, light and smooth curved edged product has been designed specifically for mini musicians’ little hands. Simple and easy to play the mouthpiece makes it the perfect introduction to brass playing for early learners.

Research has shown that youngsters who have early exposure to musical instruments develop areas of the brain that relate to social, language and reasoning skills, as well as memory. The buzz can also help develop a child’s sensory and fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, stimulate imagination and creativity, build confidence and nurture their natural music talents. read more

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Oh, The Places You Will Go Blog Hop

Welcome to the “Oh the Places you will go, Back to School Blog Hop” !

Once again I have teamed up with some wonderful bloggers, The Kids Did It and  The Mommy Island to bring my followers an AWESOME BLOG HOP!!  There are over 100 bloggers participating in this Hop!!!!

Runs from Aug 9th to Aug. 23rd!

Are you ready for your kids to be back in school?    I know for my family, this year is a little different, as I have decided to home school through a free public school system.   It is working out wonderful and we are excited as a family to have the kids getting their education here at home!!   I noticed I didn’t spend 1/10 of what I would normally spend on school supplies and new school clothes  However,  I have spent extra money here and there for the initial set up for making part of a room in the house a  “classroom”. read more

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Summer Time Updates! Twins and more!

We have lots of exciting news in our family, so I thought it was time I share with my followers what is going on in the world of Nana and family!!

Sisters pregnant together

Our late Spring/ early Summer started out with BOTH my daughters pregnant at the same time!!   They were only a couple weeks apart on their due dates.   Our oldest daughter, Crystal expecting twins (a boy and a girl)  and Tiffany expecting a girl.

Kenneth, 5 days old
Karra , 5 days old

Crystal’s twins,  Kenneth and Karra were born at 4:02 pm , 7/11/17, weighing in at 4.2 lbs , 17 inches long and 4.1 lbs , 16.5 inches long.   They were premature, as mom was only 34 weeks and 5 days pregnant.  Even though they came 2 weeks earlier than we had hoped, they are doing fantastic!!   They were born breathing on their own, although Karra did have to have a little oxygen to give her a  small kick start and she had a feeding tube the 1st 48  hours as well.    As of today, they are 1 week old and their pediatrician is extremely happy with how they have progressed.   They  have been in an isolette since they were born to assist them in maintaining their body temperatures.   Each day  , they have been weaned down just a little , and today we were told that hopefully by tomorrow Karra will be able to move to a regular crib.  Their little isolette monitors have to be at 28 for a 24 hour period.  We will know more tomorrow on that.   Her brother Kenneth is right behind her, as his monitor is reading 28.5.   read more

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FoamCorePrint Giveaway

Perfect way to show off your favorite photos!!!    These are amazing and you can win of them for FREE!!

Giveaway runs from 7/16 to 8/4/17

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Sponsored By: FoamCorePrint.com

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Co-Hosted By:
Living Simply / Life in a House of Testosterone / InezbyDesign / Keystrokes by Kimberly /
East Atlanta Macaroni Kid / Decatur Macaroni Kid / and Greensboro Macaroni Kid

**2 Winner Giveaway** 

Winner’s Choice of (3) – 8×8″ 1/2″ thick prints
on either Gatorboard or Foamboard! 

Foamcoreprint.com is a print and graphic media production company that provides “Grand Format” design and printing, both nationally and internationally. They have a fully automated print production facility and state of the art printers. They also guarantee the highest quality products at a wholesale price structure! You can purchase a wide range of products and services from posters and banners to vinyl applications. Their design technicians are continuously developing innovative products, services, and “Web 2 Print” solutions to fulfill their customers’ needs. They do all this while maintaining the brilliance in quality that their customers have come to expect. Foamcoreprint will become your new one-stop-shop for your printing needs! read more

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Mosquitos Repellent

Avoiding Mosquito Bites WITHOUT using spray!

I have been one of those parents that have always used the variety of bug sprays that you buy at your local department store , that you spray all over your family to avoid the horrendous attack of mosquitoes each year.  It is expensive and they don’t work half the time!

I  want to share with you a WONDERFUL way to avoid these nasty little things WITHOUT using chemicals and the horrible smell that goes along with it.   In addition to mosquito bites being itchy and uncomfortable, they have the potential to carry West Nile Virus and other diseases.    So protecting yourself and your family is important! read more

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Lots for Tots Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Lots for Tots Giveaway Hop

Hosted by: MamatheFox, The Kids Did It & The Mommy Island

Giveaway runs from:  6/16 to 6/30/17!!

This year a bunch of stellar bloggers linked up to offer you a ton of exciting children’s based prizes! At each stop in this hop you can enter to win these fun giveaways. Look below for the linky connecting all these blogs. If you don’t see the linky, find the little blue button, which when clicked will show you the other blogs hosting fun giveaways! Be sure to come back often to increase your chances of winning, and good luck!

For FROG Reviews and Ramblings part of this Blog Hop I am giving away a Baby Gift Set of Era Organics Baby Product Bundle.  This set includes Diaper Balm AND Talc Free Baby Powder.    (Valued at a little more than $28)

The Diaper Balm is amazing!   My daughter used it on her little one, as a preventative treatment to diaper rash, and I am proud to say that she is now 1 yr old and has never had a rash.  It is Paraben Free, Fragrance Free and non=toxic.  This company prides itself on being very organic with nothing in their products that will be harsh on your baby’s bottom.  You can even use it for baby eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, hives, etc. read more

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