The ultimate iPhone case for parents

The ultimate iPhone case for parents

Put kids and gadgets together and it can be pretty risky business. Whether it’s a potential sippy cup leak in my purse or a tumble on the hardwood floors in my kitchen, I’m more than a little worried when I let my kids play on my iPhone 4. What they really...
Tokidoki is all ears

Tokidoki is all ears

I come by my love all things kawaii starting with Hello Kitty back in the 1970s. And while I realize I’m too mature now (cough) to deck myself out entirely in Japanese pop-art accessories, a little cuteness keeps the stuffy out of being a grownup. I’m...
Sweet audio dreams

Sweet audio dreams

Ever since my kids got their very own MP3 players, they’ve become heavily music-dependent. Lots of times I’m okay with that, but I’m certainly not going to let them sleep with headphones on. And neither do I want to be listening to battle of the...
The ultimate must-have power strip for parents

The ultimate must-have power strip for parents

Most parents would agree that with each progressive child that enters a family, parenting gets a little more lax. (Watch as the three second rule becomes the 20 second rule.) The one area that has remained unchanged in our household, though, is child safety. I may not...
Cool new cases for your cool new iPad and iPhone

Cool new cases for your cool new iPad and iPhone

If the holidays were super-good to you and you’re a proud new owner of an iPad or iPhone, chances are that you’re probably looking for a sleek new case to protect your sacred new tech toy. Well look no further–we’ve found a few gorgeous ones,...
Quirky.com: Why didn’t I think of that?

Quirky.com: Why didn’t I think of that?

As I was looking around the website Quirky, I kept using words like Genius! and Awesome! This web site helps people develop and produce super interesting product ideas. And better–lets those of us who simply appreciate super interesting product ideas, buy them....
Couch handmade camera straps turn old into new.

Couch handmade camera straps turn old into new.

The klutz that I am, a camera strap is an absolute must-have, particularly when it comes to my extra special fancy DSLR. However, I’m not so keen on being an advertisement for it, and I’ve been scouring Etsy to find something a little cooler. Related: 6...