Buddyphones: The perfect volume limiting headphones for kids when you have more than one
As a parent, one of my favorite discoveries at International CES this year was the sense of volume limiting headphones for kids that seem to be creeping into the market. It's been slow going--we discovered the Aerial 7 headphones close to two years ago, the Kidz Gear...
A Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head. Perfect if Mash Smith is your favorite Doctor.
Even if you're not a Doctor Who fan, you've got to love this Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head (Dr. Potato Head?) with a fez. And if you are a Doctor Who fan, did you see the perfect little sonic screwdriver? Let me tell you: with that many eyes, this spud won't blink. Our...
Easy-Macro Lens band: An affordable way to amp up your smartphone photography
I'm a relative novice when it comes to photography, but I really wanted to try out the Easy-Macro Lens band after learning about about them from their successful Kickstarter campaign. I still like to be creative with my DSLR camera and even my iPhone, and while I'm...
From Justin Roberts Lullaby – Count Them As They Go: Kids’ music download of the week
Daylight savings time: Where parents everywhere grow even more bleary-eyed as their kids' sleep schedules get all messed up. If you need a little help getting the kids to slumberland, check out this quiet little tune off of the Justin Roberts Lullaby album. From one...
All your robots are belong to us… in poster form.
From Artoo to Voltron, Johnny Five to Johnny Cab, and BMO to Wall-E, this robot poster basically a Most Wanted poster for all your favorite sci-fi cyborgs, computers, and holograms. Except the reason they're wanted is because they're so adorable. Illustrator Scott...
An interactive scale of the universe to blow your kids’ minds
Kids lack perspective. We see it in our own kids when they moan, this is the worst day ever! and we remember it from our own childhood when a fifteen minute wait felt like hours. But here's one cool way to give kids a little perspective, plus a science lesson to boot:...
The Halo Belt is the new must-have safety device for every cyclist, runner, and parent.
Bicycle reflectors and reflective strips on athletic clothing are only visible with a light source, like a car's headlights. So the scary truth is that when your reflective gear is visible, you're probably in the path of a car. The Halo Belt is the antidote to this,...
5 of our favorite tech pins from this week
Are you on Pinterest? Follow us! Then check out these 5 tech pins from this week, plus lots more from our own site and around the web. 1. A brilliant way to cover those cord tangles. 2. We need this awesome smartphone case. You too? 3. Helpful tips for new DSLR...
Findery app: Discovering a personal journal about locales around the world
I love to travel abroad and am lucky to have done quite a bit pre-kids. Because now? Please. Luckily, with the cool new Findery app, I can still uncover known and unknown gems about my dream destination, Paris, and anywhere else in the world The app is a mobile...
UNICEF Tap Project puts your smartphone to work for good when you’re not using it all. Brilliant.
I'll admit that I've grown quite attached to my phone and all that I can do with it, but thanks to the UNICEF Tap Project, my phone can do some real good while I'm otherwise occupied (or waiting for new Candy Crush lives). Through March 31, UNICEF Tap Project sponsor...
MoMA Art Lab App: Modern art for everyone
The new The MoMA Art Lab app is for every parent who knows that kids are the original modern artists. Think about it: a child's artistic interpretation of the world is not always realistic or literal, they love to use non-traditional materials (macaroni, anyone?), and...
USB electrical outlets even you can install. Yes, you!
So I've seen lots of USB electrical outlets and I think they're brilliant, though admittedly they look a little complicated for me to install. But the Power2U looks so easy that even I could actually do it myself. If you're handy, then it might not be a big deal for...
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Piquing our Geek – Apple CarPlay: Why parents are going to like it.
The second I heard about thenew Apple CarPlay, I was pretty excited. And if you're an iPhone 5, 5c, or 5S user like me, I'm guessing you will be too, because quite simply, CarPlay takes everything you're doing with your iPhone and puts it on your car display to...
Fanny Wang headphones: Made for a woman, but strong enough for a man
I tried on a lot of headphones at International CES this year. A lot. And by far the ones that have stayed on my mind and at the top of my covet list me are the new Fanny Wang metal on-ear headphones which are designed with women in mind. Not only are they gorgeous,...
6 amazing tracking devices that ensure you never lose stuff again. Because we do that more than we care to admit.
Confession: I spend way too much time trying to figure out where my keys, purse, and um, even my dog have gone at times, so am curious about all the tracking devices out there now. It's one of the most frustrating feelings to not know where something is when you need...
Subscription boxes for kids get smarter with crafty science kits from Appleseed Lane
With the explosion of monthly subscription boxes, we've gotten uber picky about the ones we recommend. Especially subscription boxes for kids, since no one wants to give a lame birthday gift. Worth a look: the brand new Appleseed Lane monthly subscription boxes which...
Put yourself in the Ellen Oscars selfie. (Just not over Bradley Cooper please)
If I had to pick a favorite moment from last night's Academy Awards, I would have to say the Ellen Oscars selfie was at the top of my list. I'm sure I'm not alone here. Well now you can do what we all wanted to do last night when Bradley Cooper snapped it, and add...
The Frozen Free Fall game app: Like Candy Crush for kids who can’t stop singing “Let it Go”
With the tremendous success of the Frozen movie, it's no surprise that the massive Disney merchandising arm has included an app to go with it: The Frozen Free Fall game. If you're tired of your kids stealing your Candy Crush app (that's Mommy's special game, kids),...
Loose Tooth by Mama Mac: Kids’ music download of the week
If your kids are hoping for a visit from the Tooth Fairy someday soon, we've got a perfect kids' music download from LA's Mama Mac to get them wiggling that sucker right out of their mouth. Kicking off with a bluesy horn section, Mama Mac belts out an ode to that...
Wake up with your favorite Lego Movie minifigures. Without the pain of having them sleep with you.
As much as we joke about permanent Lego block indents in the soles our feet, we're all big Lego fans around here. And with the success of The Lego Movie, here comes the merchandising! Not that I'm complaining. I would totally love a Wyldstyle Lego Minifigure Alarm...
4 wild and wonderful Dr. Seuss phone cases. Oh, the places you’ll call!
Today's a great day to grab a colorful new Dr. Seuss phone case on what would have been Theodore Geisel's 110th birthday. Hey, it's no Wocket in your pocket, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be too careful with your phone anyway. Shadetree Photography's Vintage Book...
Griffin’s safe headphones for kids protect little ears adorably
I will admit that I was reluctant to stick headphones on my kids for a long time, even the safe headphones. But now that my youngest is 6, and insists on listening to the Frozen soundtrack during every waking moment, I really need a pair for her that's volume...
Cricket’s Circle: The baby registry help you’re looking for
The new site Cricket's Circle is out to clear things up for new parents. And we get it; accurate baby registry help is hard to come by and it's hard to figure out exactly what to include in yours. In fact, it can be one of the most confusing parts of being am...
5 of our favorite tech pins from this week
Following us on Pinterest? Join us, it's fun! Here's just 5 of our favorite tech pins from this week, just in case you missed them. 1. Oooh, pretty laptop case! 2. A kid's bedroom must-have gadget gets an amazing makeover. 3. Gorgeous accessories that actually...