Disclosure: Although not compensated, I am participating in a contest at Best Kids Apps, a blog about iphone apps for kids, for a chance to win an iPad.

Parents want to make sure the content their children are associated with is safe and appropriate. Not just educational, but a mix of fun and humor, too. As busy parents, we may not always have the time to check every app available to our kiddos – so we turn to those that review!

Cue two busy moms that have made it their mission to find safe appropriate apps that are both fun and educational for our children’s viewing pleasure. Best Kids Apps is an informative website that reviews kid-friendly apps for i-product wielding parents. The all-you-need-to-know-one-stop-shop!

With an easy to use view, app reviews are broken into categories that make it a quick find. You can look from creative to educational apps, to the perfect fun-time for a 6 year old during a drive to the grocery store. Not only quick to find, but quick to buy – just click the “Download from iTunes” button on the review post.

I love review sites simply because I can see what other parents think is great, or not, to help me make an informed decision. What are you waiting for? Go take a look at the great reviews and some awesome apps for our kids!

Enjoy!

Every Wednesday, DannieSpeaks shares with you a HotSpot from around the internet. This post was for informational purposes.

The easy part: I’m participating in a contest at Best Kids Apps, a blog about iPhone apps for kids, for a chance to win an iPad.

So, what I would really like for Mother’s Day – more than a day alone – would be to win an iPad. Selfish, I know, but it is Mother’s Day. And wanting to win the iPad isn’t all that selfish… just borderline. I have my son (and daughter) in my thoughts, too!

For mom an iPad would be great for traveling. Less to lug when on a trip and it gives the touch that I enjoy over using a mini. Forgot the book to read? No worries… remember you downloaded it onto the iPad. Dang that pesky email that was forgotten – get to it now. And, don’t forget to check into Twitter and Facebook.

For son an iPad is a great tool for the new homeschooled student. Educational apps that can be downloaded to use as a resource or research for the first paper that needs to be written. Mom and son can also work together using the iPad on field trips to recognize birds, trees, lizards or maybe history and art.

For daughter, well honestly the love of the iPad would be just in the fun of using it, watching favorite shows on long trips, and downloading fun games. She’s nine and gets a kick out of the joy of things!

It’s simple! This mom would LOVE to win an iPad for the educational resource it could be for our family, enjoyment for long trips, and the tool it definitely would be for when I’m working.

I so want to win the iPad!!

My first pen-pal was from California. Bakersfield to be exact. She was great. We shared secrets, chatted about school, and what awesome fun we would have during summer break. And know what was even better? She and I shared the same first name. At 10 that just has to be the coolest thing ever!

I was so ecstatic to receive new letters from my pen-pal; I couldn’t wait to get the envelope opened! I’m just as ecstatic to share with you that a great new online community now gives parents the opportunity to share the same pen-pal experience with our own children.

A Child Writes™ is a safe, members-only online environment that allows parents to create profiles for their children to be matched with an online age appropriate pen-pal. Not only will your child grow in the experience of learning about their new friend, A Child Writes will also have  moderated online parties where children will have the opportunity to win prizes!

What sets this pen-pal experience apart from yesteryear is while children can share and learn with a new friend, the community will focus on a monthly cause giving the children the opportunity to send cards and drawings in to be distributed by A Child Writes organization to those directly involved with the cause. Fun with a purpose!

Sign-up is easy and there is no personal information shared on the site. Profiles are created with our children’s privacy in mind. My daughter is excited to be matched with her first pen-pal. The only downfall… I signed her up later in the evening so I spent most of my night listening to, “when will I have my pal?” over, and over, and over again!

Check out A  Child Writes and offer your child the experience of a lifetime!

*Information and pictures are from A Child Writes website.

Every Wednesday, DannieSpeaks shares with you a hotspot from around the internet. This post was for informational purposes only. I am in no way associated with the mentioned website and was not compensated for this post.