gifts for geeks

Let's just say that on our recent vacation, I had absolutely no trouble finding my son's suitcase at baggage claim because it's pretty hard to miss R2D2. Whether your kids are Star Wars fans or it's you who is obsessed, you'll want to ch…

We have an ongoing debate around here, knowing that GIF is supposed to be pronounced like the name of a popular peanut butter brand -- but still having trouble saying it that way, considering the G stands for graphics which would indicat…

When it's time to unplug the devices and hit the pool, lake, or ocean to cool off, I know my kids love stretching out and relaxing on a comfy pool float or raft while they talk to their friends. And, whoa, they would go nuts for any of t…

The folks at Mattel have been pretty busy this year, with a new girl power rebranding campaign, a line of curvy Barbies launched with much fanfare, and even a Misty Copeland Barbie that flew off the shelves. Well now, a mere 24 years aft…

Did June 19 sneak up on you this year? We hear you! If you're looking for a cool, thoughtful last-minute Father's Day gift that requires little more than your computer or mobile device and an internet connection, we've got you covered. N…

The best part of hosting parties in the spring and summer is that everyone can be outside, so you don't have to do a full clean-up of your house the next day. But if you tend to rely on a big indoor sound system, you may not just be able…

If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the tech geek in your life who also happens to love stylish, modern home decor (in other words, they love 8-bit Pac Man but don't need a wall mural of it) then we've got your back. I foun…

If you're using Star Wars day as an excuse to snag a little something fun, be sure to check out all the awesome Star Wars themed fan art on Society 6. Because my girls are begging for more Rey merch -- and frankly, a lot of their boy cla…

As I was searching for a cool new unicorn iPhone case for my tween this week, wouldn't you know it --all over the news, a story about an actual siberian unicorn fossil that was discovered. Not that it looks anything like the magical crea…

Today we're wishing all our favorite techie parents a very happy Valentine's day with the help of some Jetson's lyrics, and a collection of super cool handmade punk felt heart robots courtesy of Utah crafter, Ginny Penny who makes what s…

I'm amazed at the quantity and quality of STEM toys and projects for kids that keep coming out. Anything that parents view as educational and kids view as entertainment gets a thumbs up in my book, which is why I'm excited about a new ST…

I had to laugh when I saw these clever Star Wars shirts, designed in the style of the popular home state tees you may have seen all over the place. But with these, your little (or big) Star Wars fans can share their love of their home sh…

With only a few days until Christmas, we want to make it really easy for you to finish up your holiday tech gift shopping with some last minute holiday gift ideas. In other words, no need to drive yourself crazy -- or drive yourself to 1…

When I heard that View-Master had updated and gone full Virtual Reality, I was intrigued. Had the toy I'd grown up peering through to see tiny photos of animals in the wild really gone high-tech? All for under $30 -- or even under $25 on…

For our final installment of our 2015 Tech Gift Guide, we've got lots and lots of cool tech gifts for men and women under $25. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, we're not talking about stocking stuffers, folks. These are awesome gift…

We love toys for kids that are educational too, which is why we're so happy to share of these some favorite cool STEM toys and gifts for kids as the next installment in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series. And we’re extra happy to sh…

We're seeing drones at the top of a lot of tween and teen holiday wish lists this year. And really, we're not surprised. It's pretty amazing what you can do with these super cool gadgets. Let's just say these are not the remote control p…

As you may have guessed, we're officially smitten with the new Polaroid CUBE+ . It all started last year, when we first laid eyes on the 1.0 version of this bite-sized, lifestyle action camera. Back then, we were totally impressed with t…

We're unapologetically heavy on the Star Wars around here these days ( birthday parties ! halloween costumes ! shower heads !) because well, between Halloween and the Force Awakens movie countdown, we just can't help ourselves. And so, w…

If you work on your computer all day like I do, and well, like many of us do these days, my guess is that you can totally relate to this funny geeky shirt . But really, any busy parent can probably relate to the sentiment too because oh …

While things we find on Kickstarter aren't usually available in the immediate future, if you've already got holiday shopping on the brain (eek!) it's worth taking a look at Cannybots , a Kickstarter campaign for a very cool new tech toy …

We have always been big proponents of the idea that all toys are for all kids, sharing finds like dolls made for boys and tech toys that appeal to all kids, which is something our own kids have naturally shown us through their play. And …

Those who know me know that deep down, I am a data nerd. And those who listen to the Spawned podcast know that it's not so deep down, since I'm always researching studies and quoting statistics and shooting down lame studies about why pa…

It's hard to believe this was my first ever year attending the Maker Faire in NYC, but yep. It's true. And now consider me an annual attendee. Thanks to our sponsor Sprout by HP who hooked me up with tickets (thank you thank you thank yo…