by Christina Refford | Uncategorized
Though I’m sure my kids’ teachers, coaches, and other VIP’s appreciate the effort that goes into collecting money for a group gift at the holidays, I just dread being the poor person in charge of that thankless job. Bugging people for money, no...
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware
These days, you can’t swing a USB cable a foot without knocking over at least 40 different Bluetooth wireless speakers. And that’s just the good ones. Thanks to Cool Mom Tech, I’ve been lucky enough to try out a lot of these same speakers. Oh, the...
by Julie | Fitness + Health
I’ve logged thousands of miles running and cycling, which is not only a good way to counteract my love for carbs, but also to evaluate how I can comfortably carry all the stuff I need while I’m out. I’m talking about my phone, my keys, my earbuds,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
If you love designer labels or know someone who does, then you know your favorite items often fall into the never-fulfilled wish list. So it’s nice to see affordable headphone makers, Urban Ears, and their collaboration with one of today’s fashion greats...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
If you’re looking for the spendy kids’ holiday gift of the season (and I know, I can’t believe I’m thinking about this already either) I think I’ve found it in the new Razor Deluxe Crazy Cart ride-on car. I spent a few minutes tearing...
by Liz Gumbinner | Photography
If you’re a photography fan or know someone who is, just say the word Leica and watch their eyes light up. First developed 100 years ago in Germany, it’s gained cult status around the world, especially with anyone familiar with the work of Henri...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
I always find great new makers and brands among the Martha Stewart American Made finalists, but they tend to be more about handmade home decor, accessories, stationery–pretty much anything other than technology. So I was really happy to discover a new-to-me but...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
The folks at Safari Cardboard captured our attention ages ago with their now ubiquitous (yet still appealing) cardboard taxidermy in one of our gift guides, followed by their cool gift boxes, and eventually cardboard holiday wreaths. And now they’re back with a...
by Liz Gumbinner | Photography
The Novogratz family is back, and since I’m a fan of their accessible but eclectic decorating style, I like that they’re continuing their quest for colorful world design domination with a new line of modern custom photo gifts that should be a big hit this...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys
I’ve seen these game controller chocolates at all the fancy chocolate shops in my ‘hood, so how cool is it that you can save yourself a fortune and make your own thanks to our pals at Think Geek. This game controller chocolate mold features three different...