Boomer Grandparents was created to provide a sharing place for Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) who are experiencing the joys and challenges of grandparenting in this high-tech world.
If you have to carry your iPhone and your wallet, why not just combine the two? Black leather flip wallet card case for iPhone 4 features a unique style for a multifunctional case. The Leather iPhone Wallet fits four credit card size items (debit card, driving license etc) Pockets are redesigned to insert card with ease. Form fit design made specifically for the iPhone 4. Slim curve hugging leather design The magnetic closure provides a snug fit to iPhone. Impact resistant
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The comfort of our youth coupled with the ease of modern technology! Memories of lying on the floor of my bedroom talking on my white princess phone come flooding back to me…… The design of the Retro Cell Phone Handset makes it easy to talk on your cell phone. Simply plug it into the handset /headphone jack of most cell phones. No worries of having to “pair” it to your phone. No bluetooth hassle either. Just plug-in, dial and
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You won’t know how you managed without owning an e-reader. It’ll be similar to how you felt the first time you used your cell phone after losing your partner in a Target store. You didn’t think you’d need one, or use it much, until….. I especially appreciate how comfortable e-readers are to hold and to carry. Honestly there are so many benefits to the Kindle FireeReader, in addition to the $199 price tag, it’s expected to be a serious competitor to the iPad2. The
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Kudos to these two inquiring minds, for attempting to familiarize themselves with the intricacies of their 1st webcam on their new laptop. Additional kudos to their granddaughter for her guidance! See? You’re not alone! This video confirms the need to provide Boomers and Seniors with tech classes. Click here to Watch: Senior Webcam Challenge
What is Skype? This is the definition you’ll get online. ”Direct Video Connect from your computer” This is my definition…The answer to every “Far Away Grandparent or Parent’s Dream” I have no clue how this happens, but if you have a camera (webcam) in your computer Skype allows you to call someone from your computer, and if the person you’re calling has a webcam in their computer, and has downloaded Skype too, you’ll be able to talk and see each other “live” in
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The Gizmos & Gadgets section of Boomer Grandparents focuses on all of the tech toys we Boomers magically managed to grow up without. Notes in study hall are a thing of the past if you have a cell phone…texting is here to stay. Sending a letter including pictures to your friends and family if you live far away is a thing of the past if you’ve got a Facebook page. Missing Bonanza is no longer a travesty if you have a DVR (Digital
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When we Baby Boomers were kids, about the worst communication error we could make was getting a note intercepted by a teacher in study hall. Today our grandchildren don’t have the luxury of making a mistake without it going “viral” so the whole world knows about it. How can we as grandparents educate ourselves about what is going on in our grandchildren’s lives regarding cell phone use and texting? Are there texting rules for children, and if so what are they?
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Making S’Mores goes High-Tech with the inventive Rome Ultimate Marshmallow Tree Roaster. The interminable wait to make a few S’mores at one time is over. The Marshmallow Tree is a multi-branched steel gadget with a wood holder, that allows the lucky user to roast up to 10 marshmallows at one time! Great gift item for young and old.
