Coding for Kids and Teens - Junior and Master Coder Classes

While many from my generation would not understand what this is all about, the digital natives -- our children, can quickly grasp the concepts of coding.  It is the language of the present and the future. If you've been following me on social media, you may have seen some snapshots of my son during his coding classes and from my blog feature on JACK - Junior Academy for Coding Knowledge, published last summer. He already finished three different courses and he's asking for more.

Google Tilt Brush summer program at JACK

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Must-Have Gadgets: Top Picks for 2017

The holidays may be over, but there are just too many things that continue to pile up in our wish-lists. Every year, there's always something new to look forward to, like the latest in fashion, luxury items, and gadgets. I am not techie but I want to be updated 'coz J and the kids are very much into gadgets. Luckily, I got a preview of what's coming from Digital Walker this 2017 and we already have our top picks from the lot.

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Pre-register for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge with Smart Now

A new kid on the smartphone block is coming very soon via Smart! Are you ready for the next Samsung Galaxy phone? My husband got his Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ last year and he can't stop raving about it to family and friends. As a blogger and Instagrammer, I personally liked the vivid photos I took with it, and also the "beauty" selfie mode, heehee. As always, we can count on Smart Communications to offer everyone a chance to get first dibs at the latest Galaxy smartphones.

Photo from Samsung.com

Drool over the handsome Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and pre-register now at http://smrt.ph/galaxys7.  Be one of the first to own this beauty.

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge under water

What to love about the Samsung Galaxy  S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge:

• Elegant body of glass and metal finish 
• Enhanced multitasking and camera features
• Expandable memory of up to 200GB
• Larger battery
• IP68 water and dust resistant certification
• Compatible with the Samsung Gear VR - to be offered by Smart very soon!
• World’s first consumer-focused virtual reality headset with 3D and CG animated worlds, as well as 180 or 360-degree live action scenes
• Get updated on Smart’s offers for the Samsung Gear VR, register at: smart.com.ph/Postpaid/samsung-gear-vr

“With these fresh devices, Samsung has really made good on its promise of going beyond the limits in terms of experience, creativity and performance,” said Kathy C. Carag, Smart Brand Head.

See more photos from the #SmartGalaxyS7 and #SmartGalaxyS7Edge preview event.  

Excited? =)
I heard it's coming this March na, so register your interest now with Smart: smrt.ph/galaxys7!

For updates on the latest offers, follow Smart’s official accounts:
Facebook :  www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications
Instagram / Twitter :  @LiveSmart

Note:
All photos from Samsung official website and Smart Communications' Facebook page.


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News Flash: iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are Coming to Smart

OMG!!! The new iPhones are coming next month! Wala pa nga akong iPhone 6 and eto na ang latest model! Smart will offer the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus starting November 6 so pre-apply now!

Once again, I'm sharing you the good news from Smart as they bring in the most advanced iPhones ever, beginning next Friday, November 6, 2015! Mark your calendars.

Christmas came early so add this to your gift list or wish list. I am wishing for gold or rose gold iPhone. =)

Get the #SmartiPhone6s by pre-applying here now: www.smart.com.ph/iphone.  Share this awesome news to family and friends na! Ubusan nanaman yan ng units! This is also available for re-contracting subscribers.

For more information about the new iPhone, visit: http://www.apple.com/iphone.

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Mom-Finds: Snap Circuits Educational Toy

Last Friday of the month: Toys / Shopping

The boy has recently been introduced to circuitry as part of his science subject. While I struggle to find "fun" learning tools and materials for him to work on, I got lucky when I stumbled upon this toy last year when I was shopping for holiday gifts online.

You see, half the time I don't enjoy buying toys for my kids coz I know most of the stuff will just be a waste of money and will soon gather dust somewhere. Okay, I'm not a fun mom, I know, I know. Except maybe for Lego and other old reliable toy brands I grew up with, I'm not a good judge of what will click with kids these days.

Discovering Snap Circuits proved to be one of the best toys I've ever purchased. Of course I asked the boy first and showed him the photo online if he wanted one. I bought 3 kits -- one for the boy, two as gifts. You can see the product links to Amazon at the end of this post. But before you scroll down, see what's inside first.

We got the Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100.  Let the unboxing begin.

I'm sorry I can't explain each and every part coz I have not studied it thoroughly. I just let my boy discover and learn about the parts on his own (parang test na rin niya yan, heehee), so I just took pictures up close and hopefully you can see and read yourselves. =)

Snap Circuits® makes learning about electronics fun and simple! No tools required. 

What's inside this Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 kit:

• Block Layout with all the parts, and it's quantity, illustrated
• More than 30 different parts with labels, including:
• Motor Fan
• Lamp
• Jump Wires
• Alarm Integrated Circuit
• Music Integrated Circuit
• Multi-Snap Wires
• Switches

• All parts are mounted on plastic modules and easily snaps together
• Includes a colored Experiments 1-101 manual
• Uses AA batteries (battery not included)
• Suited for ages 8 and older

All you need is to follow the manual and you can create the different projects in no time!  Of course, you have to understand how the parts work and what NOT to do while building. 

This boy gets a quick grasp of what he has to work with, and soon enough, after following the manual on two easy projects, he was already able to slightly modify the design for this project - the Lamp and Fan.

Spot the difference between the manual's layout and this boy's design. It worked, and that's what's important.

His lessons will involve more projects from Snap Circuits, that's for sure, and he will be graded for them as experiments. All he has to do create and explain to me how they work, para may grade siya! =) Science is his favorite subject.

Watch this 12-second sample demo of the boy's simple lamp and fan project.

See more at: www.snapcircuits.net

You can purchase Snap Circuits on Amazon.com.

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10 Energy-Saving Tips for Your Homes

Every summer and holiday seasons, we always expect our Meralco bills to go up.  I understand that our electrical consumption also increase during these times, thus the higher charges.  Apparently, there's more happening from the source that I am not aware of.  This December to January of the new year, an increase is inevitable, and the only thing we can do is find ways to save and be energy-efficient.

MOVE app button shows a graphic house you can click on, for Bright Ideas on energy efficiency 

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MacBook Air takes over Mom-Friday!

The Apple has landed!

Helloooo sexy!!!
I have to apologize for being a show off but I feel I need to post this now because, honestly, I rarely get excited with electronics. I am openly a non-techie-not-into-gadgets person and as long as my needs are met, I leave the model and specs for hubby to decide what I should get. I simply don't care.

It's obviously hard to deny that this one is truly special. This is my early birthday gift! A lovely surprise from the hubby, this spanking new matte silver 13" MacBook Air  just arrived this evening and by its looks alone, this laptop is such a stunning piece! Super slim and sleek.

As I've mentioned, I'm not techie, so don't expect any specs on this post. Learn more about the MacBook Air here instead:  http://www.apple.com/asia/macbookair/

I have a very strong feeling (okay, I'm sure of it!) that he is liking the gift more than I do! :))) This is my (our) first ever Apple Macintosh (the iPhone and iPod Touch do not count). So expect that we'll be quite busy toying with this one for next few weeks.

The Mac has now officially taken over My Mom-Friday!

Shop for your MacBook Air here:

Apple MacBook Air MC503LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop


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