by Kate Etue | Entertainment
We have a few Thanksgiving traditions in our family: mom’s pumpkin pie, a turkey that’s never quite ready when we expect it to be, andĀ A Charlie Brown ThanksgivingĀ on TV. Because Lucy, Linus and the rest of the gang are just a sentimental tradition...
by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming
We’re huge fans of Osmo around my house. The kids love to play their innovative games, and I love that they seamlessly marry tangible, hands-on play with screen time.Ā So when I saw their new game just announced today, Detective Agency, is a Carmen Sandiego-style...
by Kate Etue | Fun Apps for Kids
Halloween is right around the corner, so we decided to round-up fun Halloween apps for kids that aren’t too scary, all of which happen to be free (yay!). What a fun way to get them excited about Halloween, though if your kids are anything like ours,...
by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health
This mama still has it going on in many ways, but let’s face it: the 40s are here to stay. A brisk walk with the toddler in the stroller isn’t cutting it as my daily workout anymore. So, when I heard about Tonal, a sleek, super-convenient, high-tech home...
by Kate Etue | Family Safety Apps
Have you ever typed up a message to a friend, asking them to send some good vibes your way because you’re really struggling at the moment, only to delete it before sending? (Hand raised!) I don’t know if it’s the fear of vulnerability that holds me...
by Kate Etue | Smart Appliances
We’ve been experiencing record temps this summer, even for us down in already-toasty Nashville. So anything to make us more comfortable is welcome these days! Sound familiar to you too? So when we spotted these 3 smart, high-tech solutions to help keep us cool...
by Kate Etue | Websites Worth a Bookmark
Perhaps you’ve heard about theĀ Amazon Teen shopping program, in which parents can set up an Amazon login for your teens to shop on their own. It includes lots of safeguards to make sure kids don’t spend more than you want them to, but is it a good idea? Or...
by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks
If you’re like us, you’re deep into back-to-school shopping, but there’s probably one purchase you might not have thought of yet:Ā children’s blue-light filtering glasses. Blue light from our computers, iPads, and every other device we have...
by Kate Etue | Tech Toys and Random Fun
Of all the STEM coding toys that have come through our door, our favorite has beenĀ Cubetto. Maybe it’s the heirloom quality of the robot’s square wooden housing, with a personable little smile on the front. Or the fact that they don’t have to steal...
by Kate Etue | Websites Worth a Bookmark
Warning: you’re about to seriously waste some time reliving your childhood. We’ve found the motherlode of retro computer games thanks toĀ Classic Reload. They’ve collected and preserved more than 5,000 classic video games for future generations to...