GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — September 19th, 2012
Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week.
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Nerf Lazer Tag – GeekMom Tested. Bounty Hunter Approved
Hasbro has reinvented laser tag for the new generation; the apple generation that is. I first learned about the system earlier this year and it looked promising. I’m happy to say that the fleshed out product is just as much fun as it was originally advertised. Compatible with the iPhone (3GS and up) and iPod (4th generation and up), this new laser tag is a ton of fun for the entire family.
Continue ReadingIon iPics to Go Review
Ion’s iPics 2 Go gives iPhone users the ability to take their cherished photo memories from paper to digital. With the help of a free app and a little black box, you can transfer your hard copy memories into digital treasures.
Continue ReadingAfter Disney: The Other Orlando — Book Review
When you think of Orlando, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s a mouse named Mickey. What many people don’t realize, is that there is far more to Orlando than just a mouse. After Disney: The Other Orlando, by Kelly Monaghan, covers everything that many people miss on their visits to Orlando because they are caught up in the mouse trap.
Continue ReadingiBattz Mojo Armor Battery Case Review
I’m always worried about my son draining my iPhone battery with too much Angry Birds (or myself with too much Facebook and e-mail), so when I had the opportunity to test out a new battery case I jumped on it. On a busy day, I can drain my iPhone battery pretty quickly, so having an extra battery on hand for my iPhone is a must.
Continue ReadingMy First Designer Handbag and It’s for My Camera!
In a house full of boys, I rarely indulge in items specifically for myself. When I do, they have to be durable and practical. I am a photographer, my camera bag is always stuffed to the gills with camera bodies, lenses, filters, flashes, reflectors, my laptop, and various other things. Up till now I have been happily using a Tamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack. As you might imagine, the backpack had gotten extremely heavy to carry all of my gear when I headed out to a shoot. I was on the look out for a smaller bag that could hold my camera, an extra lens, my phone, and wallet; the bare essentials for a shoot. When I received my Dre Hartmann Cameron Hobo DSLR Camera Bag in the mail, I was impressed but intimidated. It’s white, it’s trendy, and it’s designer. I’ve never been a designer handbag carrier, as a mom I’ve always been terrified of carrying a bag that my kids could ruin by spilling juice on or dragging through the grass. I’m proud to admit that I am a complete convert; seriously I’ll never go back. I absolutely adore this bag.
Continue ReadingioShutter: Control your DSLR with your iPhone
I sometimes wish that my iPhone was my remote control for everyday life. I want it to do everything for me, or at least make life easier. Ever since I started taking an interest in photography, I’ve wanted to be able to link my iPhone to my DSLR camera to extend my reach and take self portraits. As you can imagine, I was thrilled when I received a review copy of the ioShutter cable to try for myself from Photojojo (a photographers haven of awesomeness)!
Continue Reading501st Legion Kid Bash
Last weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to take part in Star Wars Celebration VI. Attending the convention was just one part of my experience. The other part, was volunteering as the 501st Legion Kid Bash Coordinator. Running alongside the Imperial Bash, the Kid Bash was a party just for the kids of 501st Legion members. The event was a huge success and thanks to some very special sponsors, each child went home with a swag bag all their own.
Continue ReadingCanning Jars: The New Travel Mugs
Repurpose a canning jar into a travel mug.
Continue ReadingGreen Toys Now Green Up Your Plates, Too
Green Toys makes Phthalate and BPA-free recycled plastic toys and dinnerware that GeekMoms love.
Continue ReadingThinkGeek is Coming to Star Wars Celebration VI
ThinkGeek is by far one of my favorite vendors on the Internet and this year at Star Wars Celebration VI, I will finally have a chance to see them up close and in person. With an online store full of everything the quintessential geek needs, it’s the ultimate geek store. I’ve had a few opportunities in the past to review some of their Star Wars items and in honor of their Star Wars Celebration debut, I would like to give you a list of some of my favorites.
Continue ReadingBraven 625s Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Braven 625s Bluetooth 3.0 speaker is an impressive addition to any household both because of the ease of setting it up and the clarity of the sound coming from it.
Continue ReadingGadgets For Grilling: Brookstone Talking Remote Meat Thermometer and More!
The Brookstone Talking Remote Meat Thermometer takes the guesswork out of summer grilling. It’s one of the biggest challenges all us would-be Bobby Flays face. How do you know when the meat is done?
Continue ReadingThe Spider-Man AR Book
My son loves Spider-Man. He watches the Ultimate Spider-Man on Saturday mornings. He wears Spider-Man shoes. He has the toys and he wears the shirts. One thing he didn’t have until recently, was a Spider-Man game.
Continue ReadingWicked Audio Solus Headphones Review
I’ve mentioned before that I am a headphone junkie. If I can plug it into my iPod and put it in or over my ears, its for me. So, when I was given the chance to try out Wicked Audio’s new Solus headphones, I jumped up and down screaming “Yes!”. And since Solus is latin for “be yourself,” they fit me perfectly in more than one way.
Continue ReadingiHome iP76 Color Changing Speaker Tower Review
Last week, iHome released the newest addition to its line of Apple products: the iHome iP76 color changing speaker tower. The system comes complete with Bluetooth capability, remote, and a wide range of color changing choices to play with. I was given the opportunity to receive a review sample, the day before they were released into stores.
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Product Review: Melissa & Doug’s ‘Suspend’ Is Addictive!
My family had the chance to review Melissa & Doug’s Suspend, the winner of the Best Toys Guide: Best Game of 2012. As with everything my family has ever owned by Melissa & Doug, we were not at all disappointed.
Continue ReadingBuckyballs Banned? Seven Things to Ban Next
The CPSC wants to put an end to the sale of Buckyballs. But let’s have some common sense. What are they going to do away with next?
Continue ReadingMophie Juice Pack Pro Review
Between constantly checking my e-mail, sending out information via twitter, helping out with the Florida Garrison’s Facebook page and my son’s love of Angry Birds, my iPhone battery doesn’t last a full day. I loved the reviews on the Mophie Juice Pack Plus for the iPhone and I really wanted to try it out. My only issue with the case was the lack of protection the case gave the screen. As soon as I learned they had a rugged version in the making, I jumped at the chance to check it out.
Continue ReadingSpider-Man Swings Into Stride Rite
Spider-Man swings into Stride Rite this year with their latest Spider-Man line. My last experience with Stride Rite shoes was not the greatest, so when I was asked if I wanted to check these out, I was a little scared. Since my son is a huge Spider-Man fan, I decided to let him give them a try. If anyone could quality test shoes, it’s my 6-year old son.
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