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The #Cube is a Living Canvas for Instagram Photos and Videos
I was contacted by the nice folks over at Konnect Labs and asked to try out their new product #Cube™. I was intrigued because it is a digital Wi-Fi touchscreen photo display/viewer for Instagram, and the #Cube™ allows you to stream your favorite photographers, chefs, bloggers, friends and family and of course your own photographs. Instagram is probably one of my favorite social media platforms out there because it is all about the photo’s and I love seeing pictures of yummy food, beautiful sunsets and of photo’s from close friends and family! #Cube™ speaks to the enormous popularity of photo-sharing sites such as Instagram by enabling the socially connected…
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So You Want To Buy a Tech Toy …
So you want to buy a tech type toy? Don’t know where to start? Here’s a few that may help point you in the right direction. Good luck on your mission (and make sure you destroy any and all evidence of a trail as Santa has his elves make these y’know)!!! *secret.handshake* Kidizoom Smartwatch by Vtech (currently on sale on Vtech $49.99/regularly $59.99; colors: pink, green, white, and exclusive online colors vivid violet and sky blue; free shipping on all orders over $19.95; recommended ages 4 to 7): https://bit.ly/1yp5wwu Touted as the smartest watch for kids, Kidizoom Smartwatch brings out the photographer in kids with photos and videos.…
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Tech :: Tips For Picking Children’s Apps this Holiday Season
Image courtesy of Flickr Tips For Picking Children’s Apps this Holiday Season Apps can be a great holiday gift idea for children of all ages! They’re inexpensive, take up no space and don’t require a trip to a crowded mall. However, with more than one million apps to choose from, it can be challenging to find the right one. For gift-givers who are considering mobile apps this holiday season, Moms With Apps can help you make sure you’re choosing fun, secure, high-quality apps that little ones will love! Moms With Apps is such a great resource for busy parents and take a lot of the work out…
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Tech :: Leap Into Gaming with LeapTV
Leap Frog has been the go-to company for many parents because their educational toys and games are really well made and designed. My daughter learned how to read with their LeapReader and we have used their games on several occasions. Recently, LeapFrog has leaped into gaming with their new LeapTV that teaches core skills across a variety of subjects including: reading, mathematics, science and problem solving. Designed for kids ages 3-8, the system uses a motion-sensing camera and controller that fits small hands. Audio instruction makes it simple for even the youngest kids to play solo or with a friend! Yesterday we hosted a LeapTV “Leap Into…
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Survey Finds 96% of Parents Believe Apps are Beneficial
Image courtesy of Flickr When I released my first storybook app through PicPocket Books back in January 2010, the app industry was really in it’s infancy stage. Fast forward to 2014 and we are seeing literally hundreds of thousands of children’s games and book apps ready to be downloaded. But the problem for many busy parents is knowing which ones are worth your time and money. There are so many to choose from! But luckily we have resources like Moms With Apps. Last month I wrote about what they offer and how to search their free website. I really like that they categorize the apps so it is really…
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In the Spotlight :: The Amazing Zhus Interactive Toys Entertain!
Recently, we had a chance to try out The Amazing Zhus, a new set of toys from Cepia, LLC, maker of the popular Zhu Zhu Pets. They provided us with a sneak peek at the mesmerizing mice that will soon be entertaining kids everywhere! The toys are really well-made and durable which is a good thing when little hands are playing with them! Our large dog even got in on the fun with the kids and was quite fascinated with this little toy squeaking and scurrying around our floor. The Amazing Zhus™ Magician Pets The Amazing Zhus™ Magician Pets are motorized pets that will amaze your friends as they perform magic tricks and…
