Valentine’s Day technology

We use technology every day to make our lives easier, so why not on the most romantic day of the year? This Valentine’s Day, show your loved ones you care by showing off your tech skills.

For Her

Reminisce with her about all of the fun you have together with the help of a digital picture frame. Load the frame with as many pictures as you please and keep them going on loop for a constant reminder.

For the frequent traveler, want to give a practical gift that for once isn’t a piece of luggage? “A Very Special Heart” is a USB device that holds medical information as well as passport, social security, and birth certificate information all accessed by a password. The heart necklace is surprisingly beautiful and intricately designed considering it’s basically a USB stick!

For Him

Think his office is in need of a bit of a freshening up but you know he won’t use any of those air fresheners on the market? Give him the discreet USB Aromatherapy Oil Burner. No one will know why his office always smells great, plus the aromatherapy will lift his mood!

Do you normally wake up by his alarm in the morning while he sleeps through it? Get him the iLuv: iMM153. This clever device will shake his pillow until he wakes up with its buzzer. For the days that you’re away and can’t monitor if he gets up or not, set up the bed shaker to make sure he does!

To Share

The iPhone comes stocked with thousands of apps, but this Valentine’s Day there are a few good free apps that will make your day extra special.

• “Say I Love You” – Learn how to speak different languages together with this app. Whether it’s Bulgarian, French, or Creol, you can master the phrase in one or however many languages you choose.
• “Be Mine Lite” – Send your Valentine a virtual card that you created with this free app. Choose different animations and backgrounds to show your adoration.
• “Valentine Radio” – Listen to 20+ different radio stations to get your fix of slow jams, soft rock, or even Barry White.
• “Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder” – Did he propose? Is he going to buy you a Tiffany’s ring? Well, not only are you incredibly lucky, but there’s an app for you to pick out your dream ring.
• Yelp also has an app of its own for all smartphones. Don’t worry about waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant on your special night, book your dinner reservation with Yelp’s mobile app.

Kelly O’Hara is an intern at Mom Central.

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