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Name: Nikki Brown  |  texaspawprints@gmail.com

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Nikki Brown is a work at home mother of 2. She enjoys reading, working with her Girl Scout troop, and educating her children. She is currently pursuing her love of writing as a blogging intern for Moms Talk Network.

Written on October 18th, 2009 at 9:59 pm by Nikki Brown

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Do you text message your kids? If you are a teen, do you like to text message with your parents? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

Written on October 17th, 2009 at 6:00 am by Nikki Brown

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Using Twitter on your cell phone can be a great way to keep up to date with the latest happenings.  Since I have been focusing on apps this week, I thought I would share a quick video with you today which features reviews of three Twitter applications for the new Android phones. If you like [...]

Written on October 16th, 2009 at 10:04 pm by Nikki Brown

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My curious nature has taken over this week. What started out as a single post about interesting apps for the iphone led me to investigate apps for the new Windows Mobile OS. With Android phones now firmly in the marketplace, I can’t very well ignore those apps can I? Here are a few of the [...]

Written on October 15th, 2009 at 5:20 pm by Nikki Brown

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Some of you may know I don’t have the best eyesight. Thankfully, a lack of eyesight does not necessarily equate with a lack of vision. One reason I have really enjoyed blogging here at Family on the Phone is because I am a gadget junkie. Of course, not every cool new gizmo actually proves to [...]

Written on October 14th, 2009 at 11:28 am by Nikki Brown

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Yesterday, I listed a few interesting iphone apps. Today, I thought I would focus on the Windows Mobile operating system.  However, instead of listing out a few apps, I thought I would give you some great resources to check out for yourself. Since Windows Mobile 6.5 has just recently been released, there is a lot [...]

Written on October 13th, 2009 at 9:48 am by Nikki Brown

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For several reasons, I have honestly managed to avoid the iphone craze that is sweeping the country. I have even been somewhat amused at the obvious iphone envy expressed by some. Since I have been researching the iphone a bit though, I am starting to understand why so many people are so impressed with it. [...]

Written on October 11th, 2009 at 11:09 pm by Nikki Brown

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Today I thought I would share with you some of the bloggers I enjoy reading and learning from. TechXav is a technology blog which deals with many different issues from computer hardware to gadgets to social media and beyond. What makes this particular blog unique is the fact it is run by a group of [...]

Written on October 11th, 2009 at 8:00 am by Nikki Brown

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Here are a couple of  videos to follow up my posts about dogs and cell phones this week. I hope you enjoy. Cell Phones in the Bighouse: Inmates in the Doghouse Calling All Pet Lovers: GPS for Dogs

Written on October 10th, 2009 at 8:00 am by Nikki Brown

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This past week, I shared a few articles with you which related how dogs and cell phone technology can actually  complement each other. Today, I hope you will enjoy these videos that show just how much dogs are like people when it comes to talking on the cell phone. Hearing the sound of a loved [...]

Written on October 8th, 2009 at 8:00 am by Nikki Brown

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It is Thankful Thursday again! What do you have to be thankful for this week? These last few days have been rough. My daughter has been ill, the weather has been icky, and a dear friend has had her life and her family turned upside down. In other words, This has been one of those [...]