Month: May 2012
The PS Vita Comes to Quirky-Tech
In February, I introduced you to the PS Vita, Sony PlayStation’s newest handheld gaming device. It was only recently, though, that we got some quality time with one. As a member of the PlayStation Family blogging group, I received a review unit to play with and we’ve all been enjoying our time with it. I wanted to share some things that stand out about the Vita, as well as some challenges I have with it.
Support Great Causes with Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good
I mentioned Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good initiative awhile back and asked you to nominate your favorite non-profit that may be in need of a vehicle to help out with their mission. Well, the finalists have been selected and we have a chance to vote every day (until August 21) on Facebook for a different
Taking Things for Granted–The Food Allergy Club
Earlier this week I sat at a table with 8 Kindergarteners and their respective mothers/grandmothers. It might have been a mother/child brunch. It could have been some kind of cool club. Instead, it was a meeting for kids with food allergies who are getting ready to transition into a new school for first grade. The
K’NEX Brand Waxes Nostalgic with KISS and Yellow Submarine Figures
I didn’t grow up with K’NEX; the brand launched when I was in my 20’s. But for some reason, it feels like a toy I played with growing up. In fact, I think K’NEX appeals to adults, as well as kids, due to the ability to build large, complex motorized sets, such as roller coasters,
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2012 Family Highlights
I could write a novel about the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration this year. I had an absolutely amazing time, and so did my family. I have more coverage to come, but here are some of the highlights for the kids. It’s not surprising, given their mom, but my kids just love Walt Disney World.
The Real Victims in the "Mommy Wars"
Last night, I enjoyed an evening with some amazing women as we celebrated National Mom’s Nite Out. These ladies are smart, savvy, and have a diverse range of parenting styles. They are members of Boston Parent Bloggers, where we mingle reasonably happy with each other without worrying who is breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, homeschooling, avoiding screen
Plants vs. Zombies Wall Decor
My family loves tower defense games and we have Plants vs. Zombies (from PopCap games) to thank for that. I’ve played through it on a variety of platforms and am actually enjoying it on my Kindle Fire. There’s something cute about a preschooler singing, "There’s a zombie on your lawn…" or declaring, "A zombie ate my brains!" Trust me. It’s cute. If you’re as big of a Plants vs. Zombies fan, you already know this. What you may not know is that you can now get a full set of Plants vs. Zombies wall graphics from Walls360.
Plants vs. Zombies Wall Decor
My family loves tower defense games and we have Plants vs. Zombies (from PopCap games) to thank for that. I’ve played through it on a variety of platforms and am actually enjoying it on my Kindle Fire. There’s something cute about a preschooler singing, "There’s a zombie on your lawn…" or declaring, "A zombie ate my brains!" Trust me. It’s cute. If you’re as big of a Plants vs. Zombies fan, you already know this. What you may not know is that you can now get a full set of Plants vs. Zombies wall graphics from Walls360.