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Migraines Suck – Get A Cryohelmet

June 29, 2016September 27, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Get migraines? Check out the Cryohelmet!

Edo Blocks: These Are the Blocks You Were Looking For

June 28, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh2

Edo blocks are the toy that will cause your kid to ignore Phineas & Ferb. ‘Nuff said.

‘Zoe Dare vs. the Disasteroid’ Checks All the Boxes

June 28, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh2

‘Zoe Dare vs the Disasteroid’ is a fun romp with some strong writing. A definite “must read.”

CutSew Patternmaking: Easy to Understand Sewing Patterns

June 24, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Traditional sewing patterns sound like Shakespeare to you? CutSew patterns sound more like Taylor Swift.

Candylicious Edible Bubble Review

June 17, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

My five-year-old daughter Ella and I reviewed Candylicious Edible Bubbles yesterday. She was really thrilled to taste and try out the new toy. With summer here, we are always looking for new things to take to play dates. Edible bubbles–I mean what better way to treat your friends to a little ‘Willy Wonka’-like magic?

Tabletop Game: ‘Roll for It!’

June 16, 2016December 8, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Roll for It!’ is a straightforward dice-and-cards game which has so few rules it can be taught in seconds. It’s a great game for most ages, skill levels, and budgets.

Penclic R2 Review: Adding to the Ergonomic Office Tools

June 16, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Is the Penclic the next hit of the computer mouse world? We will see.

Best Picture of the Convention! Image Jim Carchidi

We Came, We Saw, We Conquered: MegaCon 2016

June 15, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon 2016 was a blast and Dakster gives her reasons why.

Zmodo Pivot: Multifunctional Home Monitoring

June 12, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

With camera, speaker, and microphone capabilities, the Zmodo Pivot acts as a great multifunctional home monitoring, entertainment, and communication product.

IncrediBuilds 3-D Wooden Puzzle Kit Review

June 11, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Get your kids into wooden models this summer with Insight Editions’ latest IncrediBuilds!

WHOOSH! Screen Shine Review

June 11, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

Yesterday, Ella, my five-year-old, and I reviewed WHOOSH! screen cleaner.

Evo Endurance: Power in Your Back Pocket

June 7, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

A little extra juice, a little but slimmer. Just right for those small back pockets on pants.

Century II Marvel Collection: Not Your Grandpa’s Cross Pen

June 6, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh2

The new Marvel pens by Cross are not your grandfather’s pens but still have the same quality.

Scottevest’s Margaux Cargaux Travel Pants Bring Ultra-Utility to Women’s Trousers

June 4, 2016December 8, 2017Jenny Bristol2

Scottevest, the company that makes clothes with more pockets than you have devices, now has a pair of pants designed for women with plenty of places to store your gear. Hands free, no vest or jacket required.

Celebrate ‘Zootopia’ on Blu-Ray by Helping Judy Hopps

June 4, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Celebrate ‘Zootopia’ coming out on Blu-ray, Digital HD, and DVD with their special features and a Facebook messaging game.

The Case for Selfie Sticks, and Other Phone Accessory Tales

May 26, 2016December 8, 2017Jenny Bristol1

I think selfie sticks get a bad rap. Even if you aren’t into photographing yourself every time you try on a new outfit, I feel they are a great tool for solving any number of photography or height-challenged problems.

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Keep Those Kids Busy With ThinkFun’s ‘Back Spin’

May 23, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

I don’t know about you guys, but with three kids 8 and under it gets pretty loud around here. I’m always on the quest to find educational activities that will provide a little bit of silence. My favorite way to do this is by using one-player games.

That’s where ThinkFun’s Back Spin comes into play.