These are the Star Wars tech gifts you’re looking for
Backup battery chargers, like this MimoPowerTube from Mimoco, aren’t just for those of you (formerly me too) with battery drain issues. They’re the handiest thing I carry in my bag, and if someone thought to give me these Star Wars ones, it would be the...
Long charging cords: The frequent yapper’s dream gift.
Oh friends, you probably know as well as I do how annoying it is when your long charging cords don’t reach where you need to be because they are not really long enough. As in, they are never long enough. This is why I will be ordering up a NIGHT cable (or two)...
12 printables you’ll want to have printer ink on hand for over the holidays
If you’re like me, you’ll be printing your fair share of printables and more over the holiday season, which as we all know, often means those dreaded last-minute trips to the office store for more printer ink. Always at the most inconvenient time, right?...
Holiday gift for camera lovers: A camera bag. Literally.
I always love popping over to ModCloth and checking out their accessories section because it changes so frequently (like every hour, it seems). That’s how I discovered this kitschy Betsey Johnson Photographic Charm bag that I think is such a fun holiday gift for...
Cool artwork for girls who have heroes too.
Sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough strong heroes for girls in TV and movies for my own daughters to look up to, which is why I love how artist Scott Park has illustrated 80 phenomenal female heroes and put them into in his spectacular Hall of Heroes...
When is it okay to eat your emotions? When they’re Emoticandy.
I hate to admit it but with the automatic addition of the emoji keyboard with the iOS8 upgrade, I have finally given in to the emoticon and emoji bandwagon. With some limits of course. Of course Emoticandy, as far as I’m concerned, gets a pass no matter how you...
The mini hashtag necklace: Wear your love of social media around your neck
When I saw this adorable mini hashtag necklace at Charm and Chain, and then looked at the affordable price, I’m pretty sure I scored the coolest gift idea for the social media lovers in my life. And maybe yours too. Each one is custom made based on your color,...
Dyson Mist: Making us covet a humidifier. Who knew that was possible?
I think it’s fair to say that you know you’re a parent when you’re excited about Dyson news, even more when it’s something you need to survive the winter with kids, which is why we’re counting down the days until we can get our hands on...
Amazing World Atlas app: Making geography fun for kids. And a little competitive too.
I just spent the last 30 minutes playing the new Amazing World Atlas app, which should probably be reason enough for you to download it to your smart phone or tablet but hey, if you need a little more convincing, I’m happy to help. We’ve featured cool...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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