Archives for April 2016

South Sound Touch a Truck Round Up

April 30, 2016 by Keri Welch 9 Comments

Updated for 2018

Mommas of truck lovers, If you’re looking for touch a truck events for kids near Tacoma, Federal Way, Bonney Lake, or anywhere close, you’re in luck! Here’s our touch-a-truck event round up for 2018.

We have provided links so you can confirm details before you head out.

Touch A Truck Federal Way, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Auburn, Tukwila

At these popular events kids have the opportunity to get up close and personal with vehicles like dump trucks, fire trucks, and more! There are also usually demonstrations such as the Jaws of Life and Swat TEAM vehicle robots. Kids can climb in and around the big rigs and usually get to sound the horns, too! Look for a, “No horns,” time if you have a kiddo with sensory issues.

Touch a Truck Events Federal Way, Tacoma, Auburn, Bonney Lake, Tukwila

Touch a Truck Federal Way

Saturday, May 19, 11:00am-2:00pm

A free, fun, family event to get up close and personal with the vehicles and equipment that build, serve and protect our community with pride. This event will put your child’s imagination in hear as they honk, toot and climb aboard their favorite vehicles. RAIN OR SHINE!
Event includes:
-Federal Way Public Works trucks
-Federal Way Parks & Recreation equipment
-Exhibitors & Demos
-American Cancer Society CAR SMASH fundraiser (bring cash for smash!)

Located at the former Target parking lot, next to the future Performing Arts & Events Center. Event is from 11am-2pm, no horns 11am-Noon no horns for sensory-sensitive children.

Auburn Kids Day

June 22nd 11AM-4PM

While not *just* a touch a truck day there are plenty of vehicles to explore, firefighters to meet, and more at this annual event with free admission.

Dozer Day Puyallup

June 2nd and 3rd 11AM-4

This is a ticketed event, but boy does it look fun. Kids get to drive bulldozers! It’s at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. Adults are 10.00 and kids two and up are 8.00 with advance purchase. There are also educational activities and most of the event is free once you’re in! We don’t have a lot of other scoop on this one, but readers who went last year said it was a lot of fun.

Touch A Truck Federal Way, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Auburn, Tukwila

Touch A Truck Tukwila

always the last Saturday in July

Westfield Southcenter South Parking Lot

This awesome event will put kids in the driver’s seat of Tukwila’s biggest heavy-duty rigs and it also includes a safety and emergency preparedness fair! Children of all ages (and adults too) will have a hands-on chance to honk the horns and kick the tires of an assortment of big rigs. A variety of exhibitors will also be on hand to distribute free summer safety tips as well as emergency preparedness information.

Touch A Truck Federal Way, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Auburn, Tukwila

Touch a Truck Fife

New! Friday, August 3rd 5-8:30 (Movie at Dusk)
Fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, tow trucks, and even a garbage truck! Come check them out! Children have a hands-on opportunity to explore vehicles of all types, as well as meet the people who use them every day. Vehicle tours from 5-6:30 p.m. and live music at 6:30 p.m. from Jessica Lynne. Food truck open 5-8:30p.m. and stick around after the concert for a free movie in the park at dusk: Coco.

Touch a Truck, Bonney Lake

August 7th * To be confirmed
Bonney Lake hosts their Touch a Truck event on National Night Out, which should be August 7th this year. Note from SFM: We are still working on confirming this one.

Kids can climb in a variety of vehicles and meet McGruff and Sparky. Community leaders will also be on hand, and there will be a movie (TBA) at dusk.

Touch A Truck Federal Way, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Auburn, Tukwila

Touch a Truck, Tacoma (Sprinker-Parkland/Spanaway)

Saturday, September 8, 10:00am-1:00pm
Explore fire engines, dump trucks, tractors, military vehicles, school buses, and more! There will also be a mobile shredder unit on hand to shred personal documents. A special no horns time will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm for sensory sensitive children.

T-Town: Play, Explore, Learn

This City of Tacoma event is Awesome but already passed for 2018. Missed it? Consider subscribing to our emails!

Other ideas-Most area fire departments offer occasional open house events. If you have a kiddo who loves fire trucks, “Like,” their fb pages to stay in the loop on those. Most will also be glad to do tours for your preschool or play group.

If you know of another Touch-A-Truck not on our list, do leave a comment and let us know! If you’ve gone to any of these and have a review or tip, we love those, too!

South Sound Weekend Calendar: Fun Things To Do For Kids And Families April 29th-May 1st!

April 29, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Lots of free things to do in Tacoma this weekend and all over the rest of the South Sound, too! Read on for the whole list!

Friday

Indoor Park at Pen-Met Indoor Soccer Center in Gig Harbor Every Friday from 11:15-12:30; toys usually left up longer 2.00/child They also have a time on Tuesday mornings-9:45, I believe. For ages 2-5

Bounce Play in Gig Harbor Free inflatable time for preschoolers and social time for parents hosted by Harbor Christian Church Missed it this week? You can reserve for next time-details on their fb page.

Big Just Between Friends kids’ consignment event in Burien

Ongoing

Narnia at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn Ongoing times Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through May 8th

Saturday

All Over

Healthy Kids Day at area YMCAs Every area YMCA is offering a special day of free fun and activities (You don’t need a membership).

Story Time at most Barnes and Noble stores. 11AM We do suggest calling your location to confirm, as we have found participation to be inconsistent. We have heard the Federal Way store does a good job. It’s, “Night At The Stadium,” today.

Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions It’s a tie-dye banner today.

South King County

Big Just Between Friends kids’ consignment event in Burien Score a bargain on gently used kids’ clothing and gear! Jenny says to tell you it’s bigger and better than ever!

Narnia at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn Ongoing times Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through May 8th

Federal Way Library Dia Day Mexican music, dance, and more

Visit the HCC Mast Center at Redondo The center and its touch tanks of sea critters are free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2

Puyallup/South Hill/Sumner/Greater Pierce

Camp Code at the Sumner Library 9-4 For parents with kids ages 11-15; pre-registration required Play and build as a family-you’ll create your own video game by the end!

Lego My Library at the Puyallup Public Library Stories and Lego building time 11AM

Dia Festival at the Puyallup Public Library celebration of language, culture, books, and more! Activities, special guests, and a character appearance-“StellaLuna” 2-4PM

Keep reading for Tacoma listings and MORE! [Read more…]

FREE Gardening Classes for Kids in Puyallup!

April 29, 2016 by Keri Welch Leave a Comment

Do your kiddos enjoy getting dirty in the garden? How about signing them up for a program with the Pierce County Master Gardeners in Puyallup. These programs are FREE and include a short story time, lesson and activities. Programs are designed for children ages 3-11.

Here’s the complete list of the remaining programs for 2018.

July 21: VEGETABLE ODDITIES

Explore with your senses the weird, wacky, and odd bounty from gardens around the world.

August 4: SCARECROWS

Make a friend for your garden! You can enter your scarecrow in the contest at the Washington State Fair.

August 18: DR. SEUSS EXTRAVAGANZA

Come to our GRAND FINALE of the summer. Dr. Seuss themed costumes encouraged.

All programs are offered at the Pierce County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, located in Puyallup where Fruitland Avenue meets Pioneer. That is 2607 Pioneer Puyallup 98371.

You can read the full brochure on this program here.

If you’re not in Puyallup, you may find our post on South Sound Kids Gardening Activities helpful!

Lego Camps With Bricks 4 Kidz

April 28, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

We’re thrilled to have the team at Bricks 4 Kidz back as advertisers this month. If you’ve got a Lego lover, you Need to know about their summer day camps!

Bricks 4 Kidz camps are high-energy, fast-paced camps where kids discover, explore, invent, and create. With specially designed Bricks 4 Kidz models, LEGO games galore, guided projects, challenges, and plenty of time for free-play, the kids are always having fun. Camps are specially designed for kids ages 5-12, built around themes kids love like Star Wars, Minecraft, Super Heroes, Robotics, and much more. Screened, trained Bricks 4 Kidz staff provide friendly, qualified leadership for your children, so you can rest assured they are safe and happy.

Henry has done Bricks 4 Kidz camps for the last two years, and he has absolutely loved them. In fact, he’s been asking about camp all year! Kristi and Tim have new themes and challenges this year, too, so your kiddos definitely won’t feel like they’ve done it all. Popular weeks and themes (Minecraft!) do fill fast. So, head here to get registered soon. They also do super fun kids’ nights out (Hint: That means You get to go somewhere)! PS The Metro Parks Tacoma locations of Bricks 4 Kidz camps have a nice discount if you register by May 1st

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with a combination of provided text and my opinion. Brands mentioned are the trademarked property of their respective entities. If you check out Bricks 4 Kidz, please Do mention Sounds Fun Mom! Thanks!

South Sound Mother’s Day 2016

April 28, 2016 by Keri Welch 1 Comment

Looking for something to do for Mother’s Day around the South Sound?

This list includes events geared specifically towards Mom. There is more fun under, “Sunday,” in the weekend list on the homepage just one below this one! If you’re here on Mother’s Day, start by scrolling down on this post to he listings for mom for Sunday, Mother’s Day!

Friday, May 6, 2016

Photo Credit: Pierce County Parks & Rec

Mom and Son Dance, Puyallup – Mothers and sons enjoy an evening just for you at Meridian Habitat Park. There will be dancing, games and crafts to enjoy together! The music will be fun tunes that are appropriate for all ages and tastes. $15/couple, $6/additional son; 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Museum of Glass Paper Flower Making – From 10:00am-12:00pm, enjoy a morning of paper flower making! Learn how to create several styles of crepe paper flowers and foliage. All the materials will be provided for the session. Participants must be 14 years old.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium – Half price Mom’s Day at the zoo! All moms will receive half-off general admission. You won’t want to miss the clouded leopard cub triplets!

Sunday, May 8, 2016

The first 50 moms to bring their littles to play at WiggleWorks at South Hill Mall will score a Seriously awesome swag bag-for real. Tell ’em we sent you!

Washington State Parks – It’s a Fee Free Day at all Washington State Parks on Mother’s Day! No Discover Pass needed to enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful state.

Fee Free Days at Washington Parks and National Parks

The nature trail at Dash Point State Park

Museum of Glass, Tacoma – FREE admission for Moms on Mother’s Day from 12:00pm-5:00pm. There will also be a Mom and Me Fusing Workshop priced at buy one, get one half off! Participants will be able to design a piece of glass and it will be fired at the museum! Don’t forget, you can get into the museum for free on ANY day with your Tacoma Public Library pass or your Pierce County Library Pass. Read all about how to go to museums around the South Sound for free!

Second Sunday Concerts in Tacoma -From 1:00pm-2:30pm, you can enjoy a live acoustic performance amiss the lush tropical flowers inside the Seymour Wright Conservatory. This month’s artist is folk singer/songwriter, Gina Belliveau. The cost is a suggested donation of $3.

Tacoma Art Museum Mother’s Day Brunch – Share the day over brunch at the museum! Tour the galleries, and enjoy a meal and a mimosa! Seating times offered at 10:00am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm. The cost is $30 and includes brunch and museum admission Children 5 and under are free.

Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia – Free admission from 10:00am-5:00pm for mothers and grandmothers into this award winning museum!

All Weekend

If the ideas below and above don’t appeal, or you can’t get in, we think your best bet for finding a restaurant with space is via OpenTable.com.

Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie – Take a train ride with the family during the weekend’s special schedule for Mother’s Day. Mom’s ride free when accompanied by a paying child!

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way – Enjoy music while you stroll through the rhody garden; food cart on site with treats. General admission is $8; free for children under 12.

Mother’s Day Weekend at Powell’s Wood, Federal Way – All weekend from 10:00am-5:00pm, enjoy garden tours, workshops, artists displays, tea, coffee, and scones, and live music. Admission is $7/adults, $5/youth, $3/children, and FREE/ages 5 and under.

Mother’s Day Tea Secret Garden, Sumner – Enjoy a 5 course tea with gluten free and child options. Each guest will recieve a special keepsake teacup as well. Call to make reservations for various tea times!

Meeker Mansion, Puyallup – Enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea for only $12/perso at 12:30 and 2:00pm all weekend. Reservations are required.

Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood – From Friday-Sunday explore 10 acres of gardens, including the Asian inspired and formal gardens. A variety of artists, musicians, and entertainers will be on hand throughout the weekend.

For other restaurant deals and freebies, as well as Seattle area sound, you can check out this round-up from our friends at ThriftyNorthwestMom

Ideas for fun from around the site:

If your kiddos are still little enough to ride in a stroller, you might enjoy a nice Sunday stroll on one of the many South Sound Stroller Friendly Trails.

Visit Discovery Playground, the brand new Kids’ Indoor Playground in Maple Valley, now open on Sundays!

Nothing here that sounds just right for your mom? You say you’re dad or grandma, and you’ve got the kiddos? Not to worry! Check my weekend list up Friday morning for even more ideas of what to do for Mother’s Day!

Mom Reviewed: Teatro ZinZanni Presents Big Top Rock: Rock This Way

April 27, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Our writer mom Julie has a review of Teatro ZinZanni’s family friendly show, Big Top Rock: Rock This Way

Teatro ZinZanni’s family friendly show is back in Seattle and showing on select weekends from now until May 22! Have you been to one of their three-hour adult dinner shows? They get rave reviews, but I’ve never see one. So heading into the family show on their opening weekend, I had no idea what to expect beyond it combining kid friendly live rock music and circus acts. Ha!

The minute we stepped into the theatre, we knew we were in for something special. Teatro ZinZanni is housed in two antique theatre tents, known as spiegeltents (mirror tents). They are circular and crafted from dark wood, stained glass, red velvet, and gold brocade. It makes for a magical and cozy setting where there truly are no bad seats!

But the real magic is the show itself. Kids were invited to dance and watch the show from the front and center mosh pit. Our 6-year-old daughter loved it, but our 5-year-old son preferred to sit with us. The show began with The Parkway Boys (the house band) lead by Jen Ayers belting out “I love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and proceeded to play well known hits from Aerosmith, Blondie, David Bowie, and others. Some of the songs featured dancers Victoria Smith, Riley Marshall, Lily Jacobs from All That Dance. There was some comedy sprinkled in between songs. And of course, there were high-flying circus acts by Teatro Zinzanni regulars Duo Madrona, Ling Rui, Max Voronin. It’s such a fun mix of music, dance, comedy, and circus, you really have to see it to believe it!

The show is one hour (no intermission) of high-energy entertainment that our entire family enjoyed (even my hard to please husband!).

Here’s the details: Doors open at 10:00, show starts at 11:00. Seating is general admission, so I suggest getting there early. There’s a parking garage across the street, but if you’re lucky you might score street parking. The show is 60 minutes long. Tickets are $25 for chairs that are close to the action, and $20 for booth seating.

Teatro ZinZanni is located at 222 Mercer Street (Mercer Street at 3rd Avenue) near the Seattle Center.
If you go, let us know what you think! More information and tickets here. Shows run through May 22nd.

Disclosure: Our writer was provided with tickets to facilitate this review. Neither she nor the site were otherwise compensated by this production or venue.

Download Kids’ Magazines For Free With Your Pierce County Library Card

April 27, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Guys, I know I go on and on about how much I love our library system, but I just can’t help it! Every month I find out about another new and awesome service the library provides for my favorite price-FREE!

For example, did you know that you can use your library card to download high quality children’s magazines, for FREE? I know-how great is that??

My kids love magazines, and I love seeing them reading! I especially love all the new things they can learn about science, geography, history, and other topics with specialty magazines just for them. The only problem is that a lot of these are quite expensive. Problem solved!

With your PCL library card you can check out current and back issues. There’s no limit, so download as many as you want. You never have to return a borrowed digital magazine. Woot!!

Choose from magazines such as Ladybug for pre-schoolers and early readers, Click for inquisitive first and second graders and Muse for curious kids in grades 5 through 9. And who can forget Highlights, the beloved magazine delighting children since 1946. They also have America Girl magazine, and more than 16 children’s titles in total. through the Zinio download service.

Download the Zinio app through your phone’s app store or visit zinio.pcls.us. One note-Zinio is not currently compatible with Windows Mobile, Blackberry or e-readers such as Kindle or Nook.

Don’t have a Pierce County Library card? Get one today. You’re eligible if you live pretty much anywhere around here, or have a card from pretty much any other area system! I hope you’ll pass this on to your teacher and homeshooler friends.

The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves more than 575,000 people throughout the county with 20 branches and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. We are incredibly proud to have a sponsorship agreement with PCL. If you have a chance to mention Sounds Fun Mom when you attend a library event or use a library service, we would love it!

The Cutest Thing in Tacoma: Clouded Leopard Cubs at Pt Defiance

April 26, 2016 by Keri Welch 3 Comments

Our favorite thing about Spring are all the baby animals that are out and about! Last Friday, Point Defiance Zoo introduced Tacoma to its brand new clouded leopard cubs, born just three weeks ago on March 30! I know you can’t hold in your oohs and ahhs looking at these sweet ones!

Clouded Leopard Cub Triplets at Point Defiance

Now you can see them in person at the zoo! “We are thrilled that our visitors will be able to see these rare cubs and, hopefully, walk away inspired to take action to help save clouded leopards in the wild,” Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Education Curator Karen Povey said. “These animals’ homes are slowly being swallowed by palm oil plantations.”

Clouded Leopard Cubs at Pt Defiance

The cubs will be on view daily at 10:00am and 1:30pm in the Cub Den at the Cats of the Canopy exhibit. The triplets’ feeding times will change as they grow, so be sure to check the Zoo’s Facebook page for updates.

Clouded Leopard Cub Triplets at Point Defiance

The cubs don’t yet have names! You can vote on the cubs names here! The proposed names, inspired by Asian herbs and spices, are Cassia and Saffron for the female cubs and Basil, Coriander (“Cori”), Chili and Masala for the male cubs.

If you’ve never been to the zoo before, be sure to check out our Guide to Visiting the Point Defiance Zoo with kids! If you’ve got a preschooler, you’ll want to check out the Critter Club on Thursdays and Fridays. Get the full review here! And, if you’re looking for a FREE way to gain admission to the zoo, go on a Tacoma Resident Free Day!

You know you want one more picture of those cubs!

Clouded Leopard Cubs at Pt Defiance
Photo credits: Ingrid Barrentine/Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Meet a Mom Around the Sound: Rachel in Tacoma

April 25, 2016 by Keri Welch 2 Comments

We’re thrilled to bring you our latest Mom Around The Sound present by our friends at Molen Orthodontics. The caring team at Molen loves to celebrate moms who bring smiles to their family, friends, and community.

Molen is an orthodontic provider for families in Sumner, Auburn, and Enumclaw

This month, meet Rachel, a mom of 3 who shares about her passion for kids in Uganda, her family’s rules for technology, and where she goes to shop by the pound!

Moms Around the Sound: Rachel of Holy Craft

Tell us about your family.
My name is Rachel, and I am a mama to three, Aiden (17) has one foot out the door on his way to college next year, Isabella (13) is my creative, top of the pyramid flying cheerleader, and Owen (10) my 1unicycle riding daredevil who is willing to try anything in the extreme at least once! I’ve been married to my husband Mike for 18 years.

An Interview with Rachel of Holy Craft

Tell us about yourself. What are your passions, dreams or goals?
Five years ago, our family started sponsoring a child in Africa through World Vision. In August 2014, I was able to travel to Uganda to meet our sponsored child Moses and his family. I saw first hand the work that World Vision does in other countries. Since then, I have been passionate about child sponsorship and increasing awareness of what life is like for children and families in sub Saharan Africa. Through my blog, I have been able to help find sponsors for children in nearly 100 countries in Africa. Through this platform, I am able to tell the stories of those children and families that I met in Uganda, and then later, the ones I met in Zambia on a separate trip. It’s humbling that they have entrusted me with their stories. It’s a dream of mine to live in Africa and bring hope to the hopeless. Until then, I’m thankful that I get to help others connect with children who need sponsors that give them the boost that they need to end the cycle of poverty.

What parts of parenting have been most rewarding, surprising, or challenging for you?
I have been surprised at how much I have enjoyed having teenagers! I think that most people will tell you how difficult parenting teens is. I’ve heard it said, “Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.” While the choices and decisions that our big kids make affect so much more of their future, my husband and I are thankful that we have a faith that enables us to leave our worries with the Creator. That frees us up so much more to enjoy our children knowing that God already has their futures mapped out and planned.

One of the most challenging things that we have faced has been technology. We have been quite strict with technology and how we have eased into it (one of my most popular posts has been the teenage cell phone contract that we wrote when we gave our oldest son his first cell phone at 14) because there are so many unknowns. As parents we have learned that it’s far easier to loosen the reigns than it is to give our kids full access to something and then tighten things up again. This parenting thing is hard, but the word we come back to often as we parent our children is to parent with intention.

Tell us about your community. How long have you lived in the South Sound? What about your town do you love?
I grew up in Indiana but have called the South Sound my home for almost 16 years. I’m not going to lie, I don’t always love our longwinters, but the summers are fantastic! I love living near the water and being able to spend time at the beach. I enjoy being able to walk with my dog to Starbucks on a lazy weekend or drive into the city and explore the cute little shops downtown. We feel very strongly about giving back and volunteering is something we spend a lot of time doing together as a family. I am thankful for the opportunities that we have had to do that and the ways in which we have been able to get our children involved. From making pillowcases for kids with cancer, to walking for water to raise funds and awareness for clean water in Africa on Ruston way, to making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every week for the children, men and women at Tacoma Rescue Mission, we have appreciated the opportunities to get involved in our community and with the people around us.

Tell us about your favorite South Sound things. What are the go-to spots for your family?
When my kids were little I loved taking them to the Pt. Defiance zoo or downtown to ride the trolley and going to the Farmer’s Market and Children’s Museum. My oldest son is obsessed with Memo’s Mexican food in Tacoma. He will drive out of his way with his friends for a good taco. I also love to take the kids on a “scavenger hunt” to the Goodwill Outlet off of Pine street. I wrote a few tips for the first timer. You never know what you are going to find at the Goodwill outlet, and it’s never too expensive when you pay by the pound! My daughter and I love to explore some of the shops in Tacoma like The Modern Cottage Company, Paper Luxe, Urban Xchange and Evolve Home. In the summer, we love Dash Point State Park.

Tell Us About Your Site
More than six years ago I started a blog called Holy Craft. I was already writing a family blog and updating it with our life as a family of five mostly because we had so many out of town family and friends. It slowly started to get taken over by craft projects and tutorials so I decided to start a blog that became my outlet for craft projects and it’s slowly evolved into more than that. I now write about living well on less, family, parenting, food and fitness, trash to treasure projects , and of course I still share craft and DIY projects and tutorials. There is something for everyone at Holy Craft!

Check out our Mom Around the Sound: Stacy in Tumwater, featured in March:

Our thanks to Molen Orthodontics for sponsoring this series. They’d love to help you and your family have beautiful smiles for a lifetime.

Molen is an orthodontic provider for families in Sumner, Auburn, and Enumclaw

Are you a Mom Around the Sound with something to share with our readers? Or, do you know of a Mom who has something to share? Send us an email with your info to soundsfunmom@gmail.com!

MiMedia Makes Organizing Your Digital Life Fun And Easy!

April 24, 2016 by Maegen Blue 18 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Motherhood and MiMedia –

Be sure to check out the free trial and the giveaway! Woot!

Where do your memories live?

If you’re like me, I’m guessing you spend a good amount of time getting darling pictures of your kiddos that then get forgotten on your phone or computer. A couple of years ago I actually lost years of precious memories when my laptop took an unexpected, “Bath.”

You’d think that experience would have motivated me to upload my pictures to someplace else, but honestly, I’ve never found a cloud sharing platform I liked. What I’ve always wanted was one place to organize all my media that is also fun and pretty (High tech terms, right)?

Enter MiMedia, a different kind of personal cloud that is a safe and secure home for all your media.

What makes MiMedia different?

One major difference is that organizing your files is much easier. Just one click can import your pics from Facebook, Dropbox, Google+, Picasa, Flickr, and more.

MiMedia also allows you to have photos, videos, music and documents all in one place, and MiMedia is device-agnostic-which means you can share your memories with your family and friends even if they’re not all on the same platform or phone. We also love that MiMedia is private and secure-it has great features for sharing with the family; a perfect solution if Grandma doesn’t want to learn Instagram!

Honestly, though, my favorite part has been how easy it is to use. I love how quickly I can see, find, and organize my photos. I can tag favorites and write comments to remember for future photo books, or you know-blog posts! The interface (now I sound high tech!) is much more user friendly that other sites and tools I’ve tried in the past.

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To enter just check out MiMedia at their site or on Facebook and then leave us a comment and tell us why you’d like to win! Or, just for fun-tell us what your challenges are with organizing your photos and digital life

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