Moms Review Get Uncommon’s Mobile Cases

We are proud to work with Get Uncommom, a company that customizes cases for Apple mobile devices, on a creative Mother’s Day campaign. 50 Mom Bloggers Club members had their kids draw a unique work of art that was then turned into a creative case for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod. You can see a few of the adorable cases below. We love how they are turning out! And, you can visit our ever-growing Pinterest board to see more case photos. Source: mommyonlyhas2hands.org via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: thebkeepsushonest.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: themamazone.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: eclecticmomsense.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com via Mom Bloggers on Pinterest Source: stilllivingthedream.com…

Photo Editing and Windows Phones, Apps

I learned quite a bit on my recent press trip to Seattle with Microsoft. If you have been reading for a few years you know that I am a Windows Champion and write about Microsoft products and services from time to time. Last week I learned a ton about Windows 8 and Office 365. Admittedly, I was reluctant to even give Windows 8 a chance because the changes seemed too daunting. Now that I have had a deep dive with the Microsoft team I  am excited to use and learn more about what Windows has to offer. Today I want to ease your fears that if you use a Windows phone you won’t be able…

Collect Fashion and Beauty Sales With Hipiti + Giveaway

It is nearly impossible to stay abreast of sales from your favorite lifestyle and beauty brands unless you click through all of your emails and read through the fliers they send in the mail. And even then, you’re bound to miss one or two sales. And, of course, you’ll miss the really big sale where you can actually afford to buy the dress you’ve been eying for four months. If you need a little organization in your life to save money from your favorite retailers you should definitely join Hipiti. It’s free, easy to use, and just makes sense. [Keep reading: there's a giveaway after the jump] advertisement // Mom Blog MagazineMom Blog magazine is…

Kobo Choices for e-Reading Junkies

We wanted to spread the word about all of the Kobo e-reader choices because there are quite a few. And if the mom in your life likes to read electronically one of these might serve as a great Mother’s Day gift for her.

2013 Blogging and Social Media Conferences

Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. Here is a list of mom blogging and social media conferences. Conferences are critical to succeeding in blogging so start saving those pennies now. * Newly Added Dad 2 Summit (Houston, TX) January 31 – February 2, 2013 Beech Retreat (Captiva Island, FL) January 31 – February 3, 2013 Social Media Strategies Summit (Las Vegas) February 5-7, 2013 Build Your Own Blog Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah) February 16, 2013 Design Bloggers Conference (Los Angeles, CA) March 3 – 5, 2013 SXSW Interactive (Austin, TX) March 8-17, 2013 Blogher Entrepreneurs (Silicon…

How to Create a Viral Visual Meme

We see and share them all the time – memes. Have you ever thought of making your own? Here’s a quick infographic from Nikon USA with everything it takes to make a meme go viral. Take a look. You can view it on NikonUSA.com as well. advertisement // Jennifer JamesJennifer James is the founder and editor of Mom Blog magazine and the Mom Bloggers Club Network, a global social network of over 19,000 mom/mum bloggers. Jennifer is also the founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, an international coalition of 1000+ mothers who care about the world’s most pressing issues and use social media and blogging for good. Jennifer has been featured by Fast Company,…

Bezos Shows Off New Kindle Fire HD

Today in an event in Santa Monica Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com’s Founder and CEO, introduced media to the new Kindle Fire HD.

Moms Review Playground TV App

BROUGHT TO YOU BY PLAYGROUND TV. [View the story "Mom Bloggers Club Members Review Playground TV App" on Storify] Jennifer JamesJennifer James is the founder and editor of Mom Blog magazine and the Mom Bloggers Club Network, a global social network of over 19,000 mom/mum bloggers. Jennifer is also the founder of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, an international coalition of 1000+ mothers who care about the world’s most pressing issues and use social media and blogging for good. Jennifer has been featured by Fast Company, NPR, Forbes, CNN, Parenting, and ABC News among many other news outlets and currently writes about global development for the Gates Foundation and Huffington Post and social good for…

Best for International Travel: Skype + Wifi

I have been to four countries in less than a year and regardless of where I am and on which continent I have traveled to the best way for me to communicate with my husband and daughters is through a wifi connection and Skype!

HP Invites Bloggers to Experience Innoventions

On Saturday, June 2 a select group of bloggers and their families was invited by HP and Disney Alliances to experience Disneyland’s Innoventions Dream Home. The Innoventions Dream Home is a 5000 square-foot technology extravaganza sponsored by HP, Microsoft, and home builder Taylor Morrison. Innoventions exhibits technology suitable for any family’s home and all of technology on display is currently on the market.

Review: The ASUS ET2700 Desktop Delivers

I get many perks being a Windows Champion. It’s been fun using Windows technology in laptops, in Microsoft’s Windows phones, and now in a desktop.
I, along with other Champions, were given the ASUS ET2700, an all-in-one monitor and desktop, to review and I can honestly say it is the best desktop I have ever used. I am so sad that my review unit has to go back!

Expedia Launches Blogger-Curated City Guides

In celebration of the largest summer sale Expedia has ever embarked upon, they have launched Kids in the City, a blogger-curated guide to some of the most visited cities for summer travel.

[Infographic] Travel, Tech Stats from Windows

I love getting fun information from the Microsoft team. As a Windows Champion I am more than happy to share it. This travel infographic is right up my alley as I am always traveling somewhere it seems.

20 Women Designers Who Will Rock Your Blog

I decided to crowdsource for some of the best women designers out there who provide blog migration and design services for bloggers. Please make sure to give these talented women your business if your blog needs a touch up.

Think Twice Before Posting Location Data

I just read about the “Girls Around Me” app where it grabs your public Foursquare check-in data and then links your data to your Facebook page. Scary stuff!

New Voice Recognition App

When the iPhone 5 hit the market everyone raved about Siri (Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface), Apple’s voice recognition software. Now there is a voice recognition app everyone can use. Called Evi, the app is free on Android devices and costs $.99 in the iTunes store. Evi is available for phones, iPads, and tablets.

Memolane, TimeHop Look Back One Year Ago

I often wax nostalgic about what I was doing a year ago today by simply checking my email. I mentioned in January that TimeHop had recently launched a service where you can receive daily email updates with your social media activity from one year ago today.

Sony Hosts Bloggers in Sedona

Tech, mom, and photo bloggers are in Arizona on a media junket this week courtesy of Sony. Using the hashtag #sedonasony, bloggers are learning tips and tricks about Sony’s cameras including the NEX-7 and NEX C-3 as well as getting a hands-on look at the Sony Tablet S and e-readers.

The New Codes for Attribution

In my experience the mom blogging community has been very fair as far as attribution goes. Moms are heavy linkers! But that is not always the case in every blogging niche. And even with best intentions we can sometimes forget to properly attribute the source of information we have read, heard about, saw on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and the list goes on and on.

CNN In Talks to Acquire Mashable

What happens at South By Southwest reaches those in Austin and simultaneouly spreads like lighting around the world,

Instagram: 27 Million Users, Android Version

It’s South By Southwest time and you know what that means: major tech announcements. Instagram, self described as “fast, beautiful photo sharing for your iPhone”, announced that it has garnered 27 million users nearly doubling its userbase from 15 million last reported in December.

Facebook Files for $5 Billion Initial IPO

Today, according to Mashable, Facebook filed a preliminary prospectus for its initial public offering. They are looking to raise $5 billion dollars.

Chanel’s New iPad Case

Chanel unveiled their latest iPad case for their spring/summer pre-collection. Made with lambskin, the zippered iPad case also has two front pockets that can hold accessories such as your iPhone.

Google Becomes Nosier With Data, Prevents Opting Out

I, like most Americans, am stuck in a horrible digital bind. Over the years I have grown to rely on Google services so much that I cannot imagine a day not using one of them. I use Gmail, and Google docs, Google calendar, and Google search on a daily basis. If I ditched those services I would be lost. That said, Google announced on its blog yesterday that they are updating their privacy settings (effective March 1) to combine your data from all of the Google services you use. Google says it will mean a “simpler, more intuitive Google experience.” The Washington Post, however, says, “In a nutshell, Google is taking information from almost all…

Time Hop Sends “Year Ago” Emails to Users

Now that social media has completely pervaded our lives where we can tweet or post hundreds of status updates a week we have problems remembering we what did last week let alone a year ago. That is why companies like Memolane and Facebook have created timelines so we can easily go back and see what we were doing years ago.

Designing Clothes Through Tech

I blogged about United Styles, the Shanghai-based start-up that comped a dress for me to design and try out. United Styles allows you to design your own clothes and yesterday I received my fit test dress.

[Watch] ‘Mama Knows It All’ Creates Video Hit

Philadelphia blogger Brandi J from Mama Knows It All uploaded Sh*t Mom Bloggers Say yesterday and it instantly became a hit in the mom blogosphere and beyond.

United Styles Combines Tech, Fashion

Shanghai-based fashion start-up, United Styles, is offering women a chance to design their own clothes in the style and colors they choose.