Samantha – Digital Zen

Amazing Tool for Parents Who Pay Attention to What Their Kids Consume Online

01/12/2019

I’ve come to rely on Common Sense Media for advice on all the media my kids consume. It’s a treacherous road for modern day parents and this is a helpful tool.

Around the House

My Home Try-On Kit from Warby Parker Eyeglasses

06/13/2018

Experiment in online shopping - eyeglasses! Warby Parker has stylish frames and the prices beat my optician's office. For example - $125 for single vision frames compared to over $300. So this seems to be a worthwhile experiment, don't you think?

Safety & Security

Turn on Your Phone Number’s PIN Security RIGHT NOW

04/20/2018

Learn how scammers take control of your mobile phone number with a "port-out" scam and hijack your online accounts. A PIN code is extra security for your mobile number.

Money Wise

My New $25 Mobile Phone Plan

02/20/2018

Want to save money on your mobile phone plan? Here's how I cut my monthly bill in half!

Around the House

Another TV Antenna and One BIG Gotcha!

02/20/2018

In my quest to get channel 6 and the Rachael Ray show via a FREE, OVER THE AIR signal, I upgraded my TV antenna. I went from six channels to over 30 - but still no ABC! How could this be?

Around the House

Custom Fabric Fun with Spoonflower

01/30/2018

Instead of droning on more about networking and passwords (boring but important), let's explore the creative side of computers. I recently used mine to have fun with color and pattern - and create totally custom fabric.

Around the House, Parenting & Kids

Guess What, Over-the-Air TV Channels Are FREE

01/25/2018

After saying goodbye to a $125/month Comcast cable bill, I rigged up our TV with this 50 mile range antenna. This little bit of hardware nets us six over-the-air, picture-perfect channels. For free!

Safety & Security

Three Signs I’m Staying On Top of This Digital Thing

01/11/2018

Here are three recent notifications I've received that let me know I'm being proactive about staying safe in our increasingly complicated, and at times hazardous, digital world.

Parenting & Kids

House Calls on Your Computer – Get Ready for Online Doctor Visits

01/08/2018

Good news for parents - a new healthcare offering brings pediatric care right where we want it - at home. Our children can see a doctor 365 days a year with on-demand video chat.

Around the House, Money Wise

I Dumped Cable to Save $840 a Year

12/30/2017

FINALLY a competitor to Comcast arrived in our town. WhyFly is a local company providing wireless Internet service with no contract, no data limit, no rental fees, and 24 x 7 support - saving me $840/year.

Around the House, Safety & Security

Keep a Closer Eye on Holiday Packages: UPS My Choice

12/03/2017

Get a text the minute a package hits your front door. Sign up for two simple and free delivery managers to help keep a closer eye on holiday packages and reduce the risk of theft: UPS My Choice and FedEx Delivery Manager.

Safety & Security

Keep Hacker Clowns and Their Tricks Out of Your Computer: Top Three Tips to Stay Safe from Ransomware

10/26/2017

Here's a Halloween trick for you. Hackers lock you out of your computer, demanding a ransom - often with a creepy image like a scary clown. Pay the ransom, or all your photos and files are lost forever. Here are the top three tips to protect yourself against ransomware.