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Web Coolness: A social media birthday surprise, parents addicted to smartphones, and more

This fun series of photos of people emerging from a water slide is called “I Love Summer” and we totally get it. Love how this woman used social media to make her husband’s birthday extra special. 10 things you might not have known you agreed to via...

Kidecals: Type the rainbow

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys and Random Fun

Much to my children’s delight, my new Macbook meant transferring ownership of the old one. As in the embarrassing old Macbook I’ve shared here before, the one with missing letters galore. Seeing as how they have yet to master the art of touch typing, we...

The Jyrobike: Science meets technology meets whoa, my kid is finally riding a bike.

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys and Random Fun

Editor’s Note (April 2015): Due to numerous issues with order fulfillment and reports about non-response from this company, we are compelled to rescind our recommendation of this company. We’re deeply disappointed by this because we value the awesome...

Google’s Made with Code: Watch our girls take over the world. (Then watch Icona Pop.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Websites Worth a Bookmark

I could not have been more delighted to be a part of this week’s kickoff for Google’s Made With Code, a timely, multi-million dollar initiative to bring more girls into coding and engineering and creating and solving problems via technology. Because as...

Hopscotch app for iPad is a wonderfully fun way to teach kids coding.

by Jeana | Educational Apps For Kids

I really appreciate the initiatives in recent years to get young kids involved in STEM and tech-centric activities like coding at younger ages. We’ve covered awesome resources like Tynker and Hello Ruby and now I’ve come across another cool coding tool for...

My Virtual Fashion Show app brings kids’ drawings to life on a virtual runway. Calling Tim Gunn…

by Liz Gumbinner | Fun Apps for Kids

Sadly, my kids’ interest in most drawing apps are growing more and more short-lived. The basic digital coloring pages just don’t hold the interest of a seven and nine-year-old they way they once did. And then we found the My Virtual Fashion Show from...

Is Sprint’s WeGo cell phone for kids worth it? A parent’s perspective.

by Jeana | Cell Phones

Kids are using cell phones now at younger ages, and the options for parent-approved, kid-safe phones are growing, which is why it’s not surprising that Sprint is jumping into the ring with their new WeGo cell phone for kids. While there’s a lot of buzz...

Piquing our Geek: The Moff Band sound effect bracelet for kids.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys and Random Fun

We’re always drawn to interesting tech toys here, and right now we’re a bit fascinated by the new Moff band. Designed by a Japanese firm (thus, the various spellings of guitar), the band promises to turn any object, real or imaginary, into a toy using...

Buddyphones: The perfect volume limiting headphones for kids when you have more than one

by Liz Gumbinner | Audio

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,...

Wake up with your favorite Lego Movie minifigures. Without the pain of having them sleep with you.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys and Random Fun

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...

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