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8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media

March 17, 2021 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Social media isn’t the only way to maintain contact with friends! Here are 8 ways to stay connected without social media.

Last week I mused about whether or not social media is indispensable in maintaining contact with others. Though I’m not a heavy user of Facebook (the only social media I am on other than Pinterest), I’m reluctant to delete my account because I fear I will grow completely unaware of what is going on in the lives of my friends. Thank you … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Stay Connected to Friends Without Social Media

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life, Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: current events, friendship, technology

Is Social Media Indispensable in Maintaining Contact with Others?

March 10, 2021 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Many individuals share important news on social media and solely on social media. Is using these tools the only way to stay up-to-date on their lives?

To many of us, social media seems like an important and perhaps even indispensable part of life. It’s hard to imagine that there was a time—not so long ago, in fact—when social media didn’t exist. I’m not a heavy user of social media. I have a Facebook account and a Pinterest account. I check the former a couple of times each week and I … [Read more...] about Is Social Media Indispensable in Maintaining Contact with Others?

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life, Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: current events, friendship, technology

14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls

May 11, 2020 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

When physically distant from friends and family, video calls are a great way to stay connected. Here are 14 fun ways to engage kids over video calls.

We’ve used video calls to keep my kids in contact with their grandparents for years. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been using it more frequently and we’ve been using it to connect with additional family members and friends. In my experience, it is easier for little kids to engage with loved ones using video calls … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance, Strengthening Family Tagged With: current events, preschoolers, school-age children, technology, toddlers

How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home

March 9, 2020 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Many households find it challenging to keep track of remote controls. What are some convenient ways to keep these from getting misplaced?

Today we are going to look at a challenge that troubles countless households: Keeping track of remote controls. Missing remote controls account for hours of lost productivity and families sometimes end up arguing as they attempt to find the missing devices. What are some effective ways to stop misplacing these? I’m obviously … [Read more...] about How to Stop Misplacing Remote Controls in Your Home

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: organized living, technology

How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service

August 15, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Online reviews can be helpful when purchasing a product or service. Sadly, they’ve become a bit of a minefield. How can you get the most out of them?

When I need to purchase something new or hire someone to come make a repair in my home, I really appreciate being able to read reviews about the product or service. I often use reviews to weed out inferior options and to compare similar ones. Unfortunately, reviews have become somewhat of a minefield. It has become increasingly … [Read more...] about How to Use Reviews When Purchasing a Product or Service

Filed Under: Managing Finances Tagged With: organized living, technology

Inkjet vs. Laser Printers for Home Use

July 3, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Inkjet printers and laser printers both have benefits and drawbacks. What are these and which type of printer is best for home use?

For the last couple of years, our printer had been experiencing hiccups on a regular basis. Sometimes it would print a single document over several pages because it pulled a few pieces of paper in at once. Sometimes it would start and stop at random intervals while printing a document. Additionally, there were certain colors it wouldn’t print, … [Read more...] about Inkjet vs. Laser Printers for Home Use

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: technology

How Parental Screen Time Impacts Kids

June 20, 2019 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Should we be less concerned about our kids’ screen time and more concerned about our own? Here’s how our use of screens impacts our kids.

We’ve been talking about screen time over the last few weeks. We began by looking at the research on how screen time impacts the cognitive and language development of young kids. Then, keeping this information in mind, we discussed realistic screen time guidelines for kids. Amid all the research and recommendations regarding kids’ … [Read more...] about How Parental Screen Time Impacts Kids

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies, health and safety, preschoolers, school-age children, technology, toddlers

Forming Genuine Friendships in the Age of Social Media

May 17, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Social media may make it difficult to connect with friends in real life. Here are 5 ways to form genuine friendships in this age of social media.

Because we have many friends or followers on social media and we interact with these folks (often by “liking,” commenting on, or sharing posts), it seems like we are connected. However, this sense of connection is often an illusion. In fact, I bet many individuals walk away from time spent on social media feeling just as alone as they did … [Read more...] about Forming Genuine Friendships in the Age of Social Media

Filed Under: Rejuvenating Friendships Tagged With: friendship, technology

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