Obsessed With an iPhone App: Drop7 »
A few months ago, when my Blackberry decided to show me nothing but the spinning hourglass, I drove straight to the AT&T store to replace it. Immediately. I could not imagine a day without on-the-go access to a phone or email. Turns out my timing was lousy as they did not have a single Blackberry in stock.
Read more...I just can’t wait for Lion King 3D »
You know how it starts. The tribal, ethnic call echoes throughout the theater and whenever I hear it, I get chills. The music swells, the singing begins and the images of animals fill the screen. I’ve seen this movie dozens of times, but this time it’s different. This time the animals walk out of the screen towards the audience. The flocks of birds soar in multi-dimensions as we view them from above. I adored this movie when I first saw it, and now they made it even better. How can that be?
Read more...Brookstone 4-Way Charger and more cool gadgets! »
A few weeks I attended a Brookstone BlogHer Store Event, while out in San Diego for the BlogHer 2011 Conference. We met at the Brookstone store in Horton Plaza, and had a great time learning more about their newest products. The best part was the undivided attention we got from the fun and boisterous sales staff, getting the chance to try out all the latest items from their bed, massage and bath/spa products. Who doesn’t love exploring around a Brookstone?
Read more...Keep Clutter to a Minimum with the Callet »
Shoving credit cards, I.D.s, and cash in between your iPhone and case may lessen the load when running out to take care of errands, but the awkward moments that ensue as you stumble to unwrap your items make this solution far from ideal. Tired of struggling with this problem, a group of young entrepreneurs set out to find a solution. Their creativity and innovative thinking soon gave birth to the Callet.
Read more...How to buy the best point and shoot camera »
Recently, I found myself tossed into the camera market after observing my three-year-old point and shoot fail in comparison to the majority of other models. The fact that my cell phone produced images of higher quality than my camera displayed exactly how dire the situation had become. It was time to head off to the store and take the plunge.
Read more...iPhone App Simulates Teen Dating Abuse’s Digital Twist for Parents »
Love Is Not Abuse, a campaign by Liz Claiborne Inc., launched a free iPhone application to help parents recognize the warning signs and consequences of digital dating abuse. The app is designed to encourage parents to start talking to their teens about dating abuse just as many already discuss sex, drugs and alcohol.
Read more...Turntable.fm, a new way to listen to music »
Last week, various spurts of laughter started echoing around the Mom Central Consulting office as members of our team discovered a fun and contagious way to listen to music and share tunes with their friends through turntable.fm.
Read more...Calling All Gaming Enthusiasts! Holiday 2012 Playstation 3 Sneak-Peek from Sony »
Entertaining and ever-popular, video games always have a place on kids’ holiday wish lists. With a seemingly endless array of choices for games and systems, picking the perfect takes searching and careful consideration. On July 20th, Sony offered gaming enthusiasts a preview of their new products for Playstation 3 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
Read more...“But Mom, everyone has a cell phone!” »
The days of finding crumpled up notes from school in the bottom of kid’s backpacks have passed. Now kids walk around with heads buried in their cell phone screens, texting as young as elementary school age. When should parents allow their kids to enter this world of cell phone ownership? Does the decision come with strict rules and regulations? These questions and more come without easy answers.
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