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My Name is Candace and I Am An Internet Abuser

By //  by Candace Sampson

This was supposed to be a post extolling the virtues of the new Ignite WiFi Hub from Rogers and how it’s helping me get my teens in line. I was ready to throw my kids under the bus and talk about how much time they spend online. I had my righteous indignation locked and loaded people. Fear me child, for I shall smite thee with all the motherly judgement I can muster. Aaaaand then I had a closer look at my internet usage. Derp. Internet abuser, heal thyself. So, instead this is the …

Filed Under: Humour, Living, Technology Tagged With: how much time do I spend online, how to assess how much time you spend online, how to manage time online, how to stay focused on the internet, tools to manage internet addiction

Six Things I Didn’t Know I Needed Until I Got One

By //  by Candace Sampson

As I get older, I’m becoming pickier about the things I actually need in my life. I’m currently in the middle of a massive purge of my house and nothing, I repeat NOTHING, is safe. I’ve been truly evaluating what I don’t need in my life, and in doing so, I’ve had a few a-ha moments about things I couldn’t live without anymore.  Heated Car Seats I feel like every Canadian will agree with this one because let’s face it, our butts get cold in the winter. A heated car seat is a like hug for …

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The Dos and Don’ts To Avoid Getting Burned On Facebook

By //  by Lisa Thornbury

I know what you had for dinner. Your kids are getting so big. Love your new hair cut. I don’t need to actually interact with you in person— it’s all right there on Facebook. Facebook keeps us connected—at least on a superficial level. But we can’t deny that this social media powerhouse has changed the social landscape in some negative, if not just plain awkward ways. Facebook has burned me more than once. I’ve been scorched by blistering comments, and felt the sting of being …

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Girls going geek and why you should be paying attention

By //  by Life In Pleasantville

What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a very little girl I wanted to be a large animal veterinarian. I imagined myself travelling in a dusty pickup truck from farm to farm in red cowgirl boots treating and cuddling sick horses. By grade six my dreams had shifted and I declared to my parents that I wanted to be a molecular biologist so I could cure cancer and maybe even grow a unicorn. Somehow by the time I was at a career fair in high school I had pivoted to a school guidance …

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Get Cell Smart With These Simple Tips

By //  by Candace Sampson

Teenagers are never far from their phone and as nice as it would be to just separate them, my mother often says, you can’t unring the bell. The selfie generation isn’t going anywhere. On top of my constant vigilance with my teens about being internet savvy, I also happen to be a huge nag when it comes to cell phone safety. Nagging is one of my many talents, and since I’m a giver, I’m going to share my best tips with you. Simple Rules for Being Cell Smart Don’t be A Deadwalker We don’t …

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