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Today is a Wacky Wednesday post because I have a few things to discuss that don’t really go together, so that’s why it’s wacky! 
First I want to introduce to you my new website! I have been using this blog as a kind of website for a while (so you’ll see some of the same information in both places), but I hope to use my website more for books and speaking and my blog more for my opinions and ideas on education, books, and world issue’s as I get more books published! That’s the goal. Please take some time to check out what a wonderful job webmistress Elaine Lanmon did–I love the stars! Margo’s new website
As for my book, I know many people are wondering WHEN IS IT COMING OUT? Believe me, I have wondered the same thing. I recently heard from the marketing director at White Mane Kids, and she said, “We have had a few kids reprints that we are currently working on and that bumped back the new title setups.” So, that’s all I know as of now. Thanks for your support!
Onto the next subject, Verizon
and JuiceBoxJungle sponsored me to write this post, and they want me to write about the ways my smart phone affects my life as a parent. First, I have to clarify that I actually have a regular Verizon phone (which I love), and then I also have an iPod Touch (the smart phone without the phone part). I could not live without either of them. But how does it affect my life as a parent? Well, I’m not sure about affecting my life as a parent, but here are ways that I have used my iPod Touch with my stepson:
*He has listened to albums I downloaded on it when I had a doctor’s appointment and meeting with an editor, so he was entertained and didn’t have to listen to boring adult talk.
*We have looked up movie times to make sure we could get to the movies on time. The same goes for ice skating and roller skating rink times. This is VERY convenient!
*I use the timer on my iPod Touch when we are at the park to play a game. We set up an “obstacle” course, and then he goes through the course while I time him. He tries to beat his time.
*I use the notes feature ALL THE TIME. It is probably one of the most popular apps for me. I take notes on book titles we want to buy or check out from the library, things we need at the grocery store, present ideas (when he tells me he is interested in something, I make a note of it for future gift ideas), and songs we like that we hear on the radio and want to download.
*I would like to download some of the “learning game” apps and use those with my stepson whenever we are waiting for something like a movie to start. I always carry my iPod Touch around with me, and so I could just whip this out, and he could play and learn at the same time. I think I’ll look into that today!
Once you have a tool like a smart phone, it is hard to imagine your life without it. Isn’t it funny how we become so dependent on our electronic gadgets? (GPS comes to mind, too!)
