by Nicole Blades | Kids, Tips and Tricks
If there’s one thing that will throw off my whole zen vibe, it’s seeing that “you’re out of memory” alert pop up on my tech devices when I try to download an app or take a video. I almost want to turn to my gadget and say: You’re...
by Christina Refford | Kids
I know I don’t have to tell any new parent about the importance of sleep, but with Sleep Awareness Week beginning tomorrow, it’s only appropriate I feature a sweet new lullaby to mark the occasion. And this lovely little song comes off an entire album of...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps, Kids
My appreciation for opera came early, and I credit a combination of ballet and piano lessons for this. But I can totally see how plenty of kids (and, real talk, adults too) can find opera boring, at least until they really take the time to listen and understand it....
by Christina Refford | Kids
Though we are still a bit miffed that The LEGO Movie wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Movie category, we give two thumbs up to the academy for nominating Everything is Awesome for Best Original Song. Hey, it’s nice to see a...
by Nicole Blades | Uncategorized
It’s very #firstworldproblems, true, but it’s a tad annoying to click away from your work and log into a new app in order to see what’s happening with your streaming music. The genius Skip Tunes, makes sure this little inconvenience is no longer an...
by Christina Refford | Kids
As another blizzard rages outside my suburban Boston window, Caspar Babypants’ wishful song, I Wanna Be A Snowman, will be running through my head as I shovel this afternoon. But since my kids still love the fluffy white stuff, and this song is just so cheerful...
by Christina Refford | Kids
If you’re looking for a fresh new song to play for your little sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, I have a gorgeously groovy new tune that has quickly worked its way into our hearts. With a very 60’s sunshine-pop sound, Sandra Dedrick’s Love You is...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Last week, I rounded up three songs from Seattle kindie bands for those Seahawks fans who wanted to play more of the hometown team’s music leading up to today’s big game. Well, today, I turn to my own backyard and have pulled together three cool performers...
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware, Kids
I have seen a lot of really cool wireless speakers, but the first thing to catch my eye on the Aether Cone was the shape. It felt like a throwback to the old-timey gramophone, and the copper and black color combo totally amplified the cool factor. (Ha, get it?) But...
