The charging cable that comes with one’s iThing is long, and can be unwieldy in some circumstances. Various third parties are developing alternate charging solutions that can often add additional functionality. Twig is one interesting and good-looking example.
Continue ReadingLaundry may be the most Sisyphean of household chores: Unless everyone in your house is stark naked, it’s literally never done. That’s why, when my son turned 11, I decided he could do his own laundry. That’s right, he washes, dries, folds and puts away his own clothes. Reactions to this news from other moms […]
Continue ReadingMy three year old just brought his Lego car creations to life. How you might ask? The new Makego app for the iPhone or iPod Touch. Makego is available on the iTunes store for two dollars. Let your kids create a car, boat or truck, slip your device in and breathe life into their once […]
Continue ReadingWith the travel season right around the corner, I bet you are wondering how to keep your kids entertained during those long car rides. If you are like me, you know that movies and games on your iPad or iPhone are great ways for kids to pass the time. I’ve fallen in love with two […]
Continue ReadingThe Aqua Tek S, by SnowLizard, is the first battery powered, solar charged and rugged underwater iPhone 4/4s case. SnowLizard boasts that the case is waterproof up to 20 feet and can withstand drops, falls and those pesky accidental spills. The Aqua Tek S is an iPhone 4/4S case made with technology enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies in […]
Continue ReadingThis week there have been a number of reviews for various baby products that we recommend for use. Since we are all moms here at GeekMom, a week would never be enough to cover all of the items that we found most useful in raising our babies. Below you will find 10 additional items that […]
Continue ReadingI didn’t break into the bears’ house, but I tried three different fitness monitoring devices this year and found the one that was just right. I didn’t care for the BodyMedia, because it was uncomfortable to wear and offered no immediate visual feedback on your progress. I also found issue with the fact that they […]
Continue ReadingLast week I reviewed the Striiv, and this week I’ll look at the BodyMedia FIT system. Full disclosure: I was provided with a review unit of the CORE system for this evaluation. The BodyMedia FIT CORE is available from Amazon and other stores starting at $143 for the basic device, but it’s worth it for the slight upgrade […]
Continue ReadingLast week I spent several hours at my 9-year-old’s school, helping children with their holiday gift purchase experience. It’s a program that my boys’ schools’ PTOs put on as a service for the children. For this particular school district, this was not a fund raiser. This is the fourth year in a row that I’ve […]
Continue ReadingBack in October, my mother-in-law came over and we made cookies with my two-year-old for the first time. He had a blast! He got messy, he got to stir things, he got to throw chocolate chips into the dough. He also got a sugar high, but that’s another story. The only thing I didn’t enjoy […]
Continue ReadingStriiv is a nifty little device. To call it simply a pedometer would be doing it a disservice because there’s all sorts of things going on behind its little touch screen. I’ve been using it daily since I was sent one to review a few weeks ago. Out of the box (and even while […]
Continue ReadingArgh, matey! Oh, I know Talk Like a Pirate Day has come and gone, but this fantastic app from Kidoodle Apps will have you and your kids celebrating all year. It was created by two parents who wanted their son to have fun playing with the latest tech gadgets while using his imagination at the same time. They […]
Continue ReadingThis morning Amazon officially announced its much-awaited Android-based tablet, the Kindle Fire. The big news is that at $199, it’s half the price of the cheapest iPad and nearly as cheap as the $149 TouchPads that went flying off shelves when HP discontinued support last month. The Kindle Fire will have a 7″ display ready […]
Continue ReadingMuch of what we write about here at GeekMom is high tech gadgetry, so when I say ‘solar’ you might think of any number of modern solar powered electrical systems. What you probably didn’t think about is the super low tech but incredibly brilliant solar bottle bulb developed by students from the Massachusetts Institute […]
Continue ReadingEver wonder what a Chaotic Gnome Mage smelled like? The perfume oil company, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, has answered that question with their line of RPG scents. I’ve been a fan of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (BPAL) for years. I was never able to wear regular perfume because it all smelled the same to me […]
Continue ReadingA new book recently came across my baking radar entitled Sweet Chic: Stylish Treats to Dress Up for Any Occasionby Rachel Shifter Thebault. Now I didn’t recognize the author’s name, but if you are from New York you might know her as the owner of Tribeca Treats. Oklahoma is a long way from The Big […]
Continue ReadingChristian Schallert, a Barcelona-based photographer, has taken minimalist living to a new level with his 258-square-foot walk up apartment. Stop for a moment to think about that. His entire apartment is roughly 10′ x 25′. The size of, say, a standard American living room. Now, join Christian on a tour through his small space and […]
Continue ReadingA new little shop has just opened which combines my love for all things geek and my love for baking. The site is called I’m With Cupcake and it has some super geeky cooking items. While perusing their online offerings I came up with a few of my favorite things: I used to spend hours […]
Continue ReadingMy parents were frugal long before the practice was eco-friendly. They’d never heard the term “repurposing” but my mother made slips from worn sheets and used tattered clothing as rags. (She told me I was overreacting when I refused to use my dad’s old tighty whities as dust cloths.) My father reused nails, string, cardboard, […]
Continue ReadingI find myself constantly rescuing my electronics from the teething mouth of my 10 month old son. He has been around Macs, iPhones, iPods, iPads, etc., since he was born. He is constantly climbing over his 2.5 year old brother, his dad, and me to get to whatever piece of electronics is lit up […]
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