In today’s world, the first thing that comes to mind when discussing technology is connectivity and how everyone is connected. People, places, information, and machines are always interconnected, and staying connected is important for work and many other reasons. Many may argue that being connected 24/7 is not a good thing and I agree it can be addictive but by using technology responsibly and in a balanced way having an affordable mobile plan that lets you stay connected can give you the tools you need not only to succeed in your profession but also to be more present in your children’s and other family member’s lives. That is why I am excited that I got to test drive the T-Mobile Simply Prepaid plan™ along with a Samsung Galaxy Avant touchscreen smartphone.
Like many families, we are always on the go, and we are not home much between meeting with clients, photo shoots, running errands, and taking kids to soccer practice and horseback riding. That is why a having a way to communicate that is reliable is so important. We not only use phone calls and text but for us Facetime and Whatsapp are so important so that we can video call not only our immediate family but also family in Guatemala.
How Staying Connected Bring Us Together
- Having unlimited data let’s you get work done even if I’m not at home. Before, I used to be stressed when I got home after running errands and taking the kids to their after-school activities because I was not being productive. I had a lot of emails to respond to, posts to write, and things to research when I got back home. Now I can respond to emails or start writing posts while in the car line a school because I don’t have to worry about the overage charges. This lets spend more quality time with my children once we are home and it’s time for dinner, baths and reading together.
- You are still present in your children’s lives even if you are traveling. As bloggers, both Paula and I travel a lot, and it’s great to be able to connect with our kids on Facetime anytime. Sometimes, we will even share fun events we are attending so they can experience them, too.
- Staying in touch with family far away is easier. We have family in Guatemala and now my kids can talk to the grandparents on Skype while we are in the car, this flexibility and not having to wait until we get back home to connect with them on the computer let’s us talk more often. My kids love telling grandpa about their day at school and the grandparents can even be present for the kid’s birthday party and sing happy birthday with everyone else. They can also stay connected to my wife when she is traveling and they can call her or text her anytime.
- Learning is fun and more accessible. All kids love being on a mobile device, and so many educational apps and websites like calculatored.com can turn your phone into a learning device. My daughter has been struggling with math, so I downloaded some fun math games on the phone for her, and she plays them while we are driving back from school or to horseback riding lessons; we spend more than an hour in the car on most days, and by the time she gets home, she’s too tired so having a way for her to improve her math skills on the go has helped her improve and homework is no longer a nightmare!
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I love that I can take the kids to fun activities and places without having to worry about an important email or phone call. Thanks to great coverage I can still connect with the kids and get my job done. #client