Tackle Your Tech | 8 Smartphone Hacks That Will Surprise You
Your phone can do more than you think! From reading texts aloud, to quieting background noise, here are 8 smartphone hacks you need to know!
Your phone can do more than you think! From reading texts aloud, to quieting background noise, here are 8 smartphone hacks you need to know!
Wondering about the LTK app? Learn why LTK is important, how it can help you, and get step-by-step instructions on how to use it!
Utilizing new features on your smartphone can make your life easier (not to mention more fun)! Here are 10 smartphone hacks you need to know.
Do you feel awkward or uncomfortable on Zoom or FaceTime? Here are 5 tips to help you feel more confident & look better on video calls!
People ask me all the time about the business of blogging, and how the business model works. Here’s an honest look behind the scenes.
I’m introducing you to my new assistant, telling you what she does for me, and then letting her speak for herself! Take a BTS look at ENB! Plus, since it’s the weekend, I’m sharing ENB best-sellers, some Amazon scoop, and MORE!
From what experts say is the key to happiness and how to outsmart spammers to the best hairspray and a flattering Amazon swimsuit (+more), here’s what I’m learning & loving in my empty nest.
Lots has changed with Instagram lately! Feel like you’ve lost control of your feed? You’re not alone! Here’s how to take control back.
Do you know what a memoji is? Think “me” + “emoji!” It’s an animated caricature of you that you can use in messages and any other place you use emojis! Here’s how to make one, animate it, and have fun with it.
Tired of your iPhone background? Follow these easy steps to learn how to download and set one of our beautiful and inspiring FREE images as your iPhone wallpaper or lock screen.
Sharing three tech updates you need to know! One is about the ENB website, one will impress your kids, and one will streamline your life!
Gen Z and social media have given rise to new emoji meanings and new slang. It turns out that emoji may not mean what you think!
I’m sharing a life update, telling you where I’m going next week, giving you a fun fashion sneak peek & sharing how to spot fake emails & texts + MORE!
The Apple Watch is a complex device that is full of hidden tricks! Here are the essential Apple Watch tips to get the most out of yours!
I’m celebrating the New Year with a brand new Empty Nest Blessed website and two new logos! They’ve been months in the making, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
It can be scary out there! I’m sharing five tips to help you stay safe while you’re shopping online this holiday season. Plus, I’ve got both high & low tech gift ideas you’ll love!

From how to tag someone on Instagram & how to use face filters on Stories to the equipment I use for photo shoots and videos, I’m answering your questions!

Did you know that tech can help you stay in touch with your loved ones? You can play a game with family far away, make a family playlist, send videos to make each other laugh, and more! Here’s how.

If most of what’s out there to stream makes you cringe, you’re not alone! I’ve got good ideas for what to watch online when it seems like there’s nothing worth watching. (Sharing lots of positive, uplifting alternatives in this post!)

Did you know that 23 billion texts are sent worldwide each day? That’s pretty amazing for something that was only invented back in 1992! In the past year or so, you may have noticed when texting with your kids that the “rules” for texting seem to have changed. I’m running down all of those new rules and telling you what all those abbreviations mean! (Ya’ know, so you can be the “cool” mom.)

Your smartphone can do way more than you think! Tips to extend the life of your phone, and cool smartphone tricks that will amaze you & impress your kids. What could be better than that? 🙂

Did you know that Instagram Stories has more than twice as many daily users as Snapchat? Not only that, but Instagram announced in June 2018 that more than 400 million people used Instastories each day, up from 250 million one year ago. I use Instagram Stories all the time! On Monday I sat in my car before leaving on…
Thank you all so much for your enthusiastic response to my recent Smartphone Savvy post! It was the first post in my Tackle Your Tech series, and I’m so glad you found it helpful and learned something new! You know I’m all about learning and growing in the empty nest. In fact, lately, I’ve been…
I have no idea what we did before smartphones! Do you? As an empty nester, I’m so grateful for the way my smartphone allows me to stay in better touch with my adult kids. It’s so easy to send a quick text, Bible verse, or photo their way. Likewise, they send me texts, video links, and…























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