Revolights bike lights: Safety gets even cooler

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

When it comes to safety with our kids, we don’t mess around. And that’s especially true when it comes to bike riding. We’ve found some fantastic bike helmets over the years, but one area that’s been seriously lacking in both safety and cool...

Cool printable WiFi password signs. DIY alternatives to answering the question, What’s your password again?

by Kate Etue | Life and Home

When friends or family (or babysitters or playdate parents) visit, it’s not long before someone asks what your Wi-Fi password is. These cool printable WiFi password signs an an easier alternative to having to remember a password like mine–a super long...

The Angelcare AC1200 all-in-one baby monitor for smartphone. Is it worth it?

by Kate Etue | Babies

As a first-time new mom, I didn’t have a baby monitor myself. At first  I worried a lot about my son while he slept; I checked on him constantly, which meant I didn’t sleep much. Of course I eventually learned that he was fine and I could ignore those baby...

The best Instagram collage apps: Which to use when one picture just isn’t enough.

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

One of the most common requests we get from our readers lately is our recommendation for the best Instagram collage apps that are easy to use. There seem to be a million apps out there that provide the basic functions of creating a  photo collage, adding text to your...

Khan Academy SAT prep: Absolutely free. Because every kid deserves a chance to go to college.

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

It’s been 10 years since Sal Khan first started creating educational video tutorials to help his niece across the country with her math homework. We’ve been huge fans of Khan Academy since, and now we’re raising our collective fists in the air to...

Why the Epic ebook subscription for kids might be the best one yet.

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

If your kid is an avid reader—as in, he finishes his library books before he even gets them home from school—you may want to check out the Epic app, a new ebook subscription for kids in one handy app that that offers all-you-can-read selections for a low monthly fee....

Piquing our Geek: The Moff Band sound effect bracelet for kids.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

We’re always drawn to interesting tech toys here, and right now we’re a bit fascinated by the new Moff band. Designed by a Japanese firm (thus, the various spellings of guitar), the band promises to turn any object, real or imaginary, into a toy using...

Cool videos for kids that aren’t actually made for kids

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

Don’t you love when you discover a really cool video online that’s not made with kids in mind at all, but you know your kids will love it anyway? You share it with them, and they get that look in their eyes (even if it’s just for a moment) that...

An indoor herb garden inspired by NASA technology. Rocket science degree not required.

by Kate Etue | Life and Home

It’s officially spring and that means in-season veggies are back. I can’t wait to make that first batch of pasta with fresh basil leaves in it, but the thing is that requires an indoor herb garden right now. And every year I try to grow herbs indoors, is...

Hello Baby Animals app: Irresistible, interactive fun for preschoolers

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Do you know what a baby seal is called? My kids can tell you it’s a pup, because they’ve been having a blast playing with the new Hello Baby Animals, created by Carolyn Merriman of Shortstack apps. Carolyn has a background in early education, and her apps...