Gadgets
Organizing Cords and Cables
I’m a pretty organized person, and my husband might even say I’m a pretty “anal” organized person (Take that for what it’s worth — coming from someone who isn’t terribly organized).
But as a Total Type A, I never feel quite organized enough, so I’m always looking for ways to better organize this or that area [...]
Very Chic Laptop Cases
Looking for a stylish carrying solution for that new laptop you got for Christmas, or the old one that never leaves your side but seriously needs an updated look? After all, it’s hard to look put-together and professional if you’re carrying your laptop in an old diaper bag, and it’s back-breaking to carry the thing [...]
4Feb2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
Moms: Your Gift Might Be Damaging the Hearing of Your Child
Did you know that when MP3 players are purchased as gifts, the majority of purchasers are moms? That finding emerged at the Mommy Tech summit at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show.
But do you know about the potential risks? Kids often don’t know how to use audio technology safely and they can harm their hearing [...]
New, Compact Hand-Vac Means Less Toddler Messes
Last week, while a friend was at my house trying to show me how to enter the high school swimming and diving team scores and statistics onto the local newspaper’s sports Web site, my toddler felt neglected. So, she asked for some crackers (aka Cheez-its). Then, she proceeded to pour them on the floor and stomp [...]
13Dec2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
New Pulse Slither Scooter a Great Gift for Wheel-loving Kids
I always kinda thought that all scooters were created equally (one wheel in front, one in back, or one in front, two in back, push with your foot, glide, push, glide, etc). Not so, according to my son. And not so, according to Bravo Sports, one of the world leaders in outdoor rolling fun and action sports products.
Bravo [...]
BEST, BEST Toddler Toy This Year
If I were “king of the world” and got to give an away for top toy for toddlers this year, it would be the Tag Junior from LeapFrog, hands down.
Leapfrog has long been a leader in creating educational but FUN toys, and now they’ve gone and created one that even a two-year-old can enjoy. The Tag [...]
Adorable/Affordable Kitchen for Preschoolers, Plus Other Great Deals
I absolutely had to share this deal with those of you who might have a pre-schooler who loves to play pretend — Walmart has “rolled back” the price on this adorable Step2 LifeStyle Custom Kitchen to $79.
This kitchen has all the bells and whistles that would delight any kiddo — oven, microwave, refrigerator, sink [...]
Easiest Slideshow I EVER Made
I love taking pictures, and I love doing things with those pictures. It’s a hobby. I have more than three dozen 12×12 scrapbooks lining my bookshelves. I upload pictures to Facebook and Flickr. I’ve even taken classes on Adobe Photoshop Elements so I can learn to do other things with my pictures, like add or remove people [...]
6Nov2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 20 comments | Continued
