When I first started blogging, I truly didn't know about the opportunities for working with brands. I was writing about our family life and started reviewing the toys that Kora & Logan had and loved to play with. I knew other parents would be excited to learn about these toys, because as parents we always want to spend our money wisely on toys that are worthwhile. Even though I wanted these posts to be helpful, I was pleasantly surprised and excited to see other parents and mom bloggers ... continue reading...
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How To Start A Blog Series: Must Have WordPress Plugins
Moving right along in our How To Start A Blog Series, you've bought your domain name, selected a host, set up Wordpress, and now it's time to install must have Wordpress plugins. When I first started blogging, I started on Blogger. I liked that it was free and easy to use. I learned how to customize the blog but even so I felt a bit limited about what I could do. Then when I moved to Wordpress I was amazed to learn that there are thousands of plugins that help add features to your ... continue reading...
How To Start A Blog Series: How To Set Up WordPress
We are starting to get to the fun stuff in this How To Start A Blog Series! Now you are probably wondering how to set up Wordpress. While there are a number of steps in this part, they are much easier than you would think. The first thing you have to do is go into your cPanel and actually install it onto your domain. Here is a great video showing you how to do it through Hostgator: Here's a great video for Wordpress Beginners - it walks you through the WordPress dashboard and ... continue reading...
How To Start A Blog: What To Do After You Buy Your Domain
Continuing on in our how to start a blog series, here's what to do after you buy your domain name. The first thing you have to do is find a blog or site host. Many tech people recommend that you have a separate domain and site host. That way if something happens with one it doesn't affect the other. This is a matter of opinion because I've also heard it doesn't matter that much. I chose to keep them separate just in case but you should choose whichever you feel is right for you. There are ... continue reading...
How To Start A Blog Series: How To Pick A Domain Name
When you decide you want to start blogging, you immediately start wondering how to pick a domain name. Your domain is the URL. So 2wired2tired.com is the domain name for this blog. When I first started blogging it wasn't too difficult to pick a name. You simply thought one up, checked to see if it was used - it most likely wasn't, and you bought it. Nowadays there are so many blogs and sites it can be tough to pick a name that is not already being used. But thankfully there are sites to help ... continue reading...
How To Start A Blog Series With 2 Wired 2 Tired
I'm excited to start a new series on 2 Wired 2 Tired with tips about How To Start A Blog. I've been blogging for 5 years and it's had such a positive impact on our family that I wanted to share what I've learned over the years with others so you can be a part of it too. When I first started blogging, Kora and Logan were both under 2. I was a stay-at-home mom and at that time it seemed like someone was always napping so I was home...a lot. I spent any free time I had browsing parenting forums ... continue reading...
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Hello and welcome to 2 Wired 2 Tired. Are you a parent that is too wired and too tired? We’ve been there and we hear you. That’s why we’ve developed 2 Wired 2 Tired, the Ultimate Resource For Busy Parents. Here you’ll find the best in family, food, travel, and tech. We’ve done all the research for you so you can enjoy every minute with your family. I know you are busy so here’s links to our most popular posts including our section on Michigan. Since we are Michigan bloggers we enjoy sharing ... continue reading...
Windows 8.1 Is Here: The Start Button Is Back
We have exciting news! We've been selected to join the Windows Champions Bloggers Program. This is thrilling because as you know we love all things tech & gadget related. As part of this program, in the months ahead I'll have the chance to receive some new devices as well as share with you lots of tips and tricks from Windows. Dave will even be heading out to Seattle for the Windows Champion Summit where he will learn how to make life easier and more enjoyable with Windows and Office. In ... continue reading...
Bloggy Conference Review
I was excited to attend Bloggy Conference 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio this year. I'd heard about past Bloggy Conferences and Cincinnati is only about 4 hours from Cleveland but each year I always seemed to have a scheduling conflict. So when I saw that my schedule was open to attend this year I was excited! I found the conference to be full of information, inspiring, and motivating. It was fun meeting other bloggers from Ohio and around the country and I hope to connect with them all again ... continue reading...
Fun Family Spring Break Vacation Ideas
As family travel bloggers, we are always thinking of our next trip. We've been very lucky here in Michigan and have had a mild winter. Even so, mild is 20 degrees! We are happy here if the temps stay above zero this time of year. With spring around the corner I've been daydreaming about packing up our suitcases and hitting the road or hopping on a plane to fly some place warm once the kids are on spring break. Since I was doing a little research about where to go, I thought I'd write a post ... continue reading...
Make Time For Family With Family Fun Nights
One of my favorite things to do in the evening is to spend time outside with family. We often hang out on our back patio, play games in our backyard, or will even go to our neighborhood lake to relax, go for a swim, or even enjoy a picnic. That's why I'm excited about A&W's Family Fun Nights. They give us even more of a reason to have fun outdoors and make memories together. The product, information, and gift card have been provided by A&W so that I could try the product and share ... continue reading...
ATTN: Parents Here’s How To Keep Kids Safe Online
As a tech blogger, I'm always excited about new tech, gadgets, sites, and services but it comes with a double-edge sword. It is also a position that makes me very aware of how treacherous it is out there in digital world especially for kids. As a parent it's important to me to find a way to keep our kids safe online both on the family computer and on their phones. There is so much to learn from the online world, which is amazing for kids, but at the same time it's crucial to make sure they are ... continue reading...
Maxi The Taxi Dog – A Fun New Augmented Reality App
This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Playing Forward. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own One of the reasons I love being a family tech blogger is because I get to learn about and share all kinds of amazing apps, devices, gadgets, and games out there for kids these days. That's why I was excited to learn about Maxi the Taxi Dog - a fun new augmented reality app for kids. Maxi the Taxi Dog was originally a children's ... continue reading...
5 Reasons Parents Need Xfinity xFi
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Comcast. Personal story and thoughts are my own. As a tech blogger, I love how amazing the online world can be for families. It's a great way to learn new things and a wonderful way to stay connected. However, I am also very aware of how diligent parents must be these days with the Internet. Everyone always wants to be connected at all times these days and it's important for parents to properly manage their family's online world. Whether you are on ... continue reading...
5 Reasons Why You Need This Mini-PC
Buying a new computer can be daunting. There are so many choices out there it's tough to decide what is right for you and your family. Not only that, as you know, some of them can be extremely pricey too. It can be a major purchase that requires a lot of research. That's where I like to come in. As a tech blogger, I love learning about new technology and gadgets and sharing with you the best of the best. That's why, if you are in the market for a new computer, I'm excited to share the following ... continue reading...
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