Category: Tech

  • Plants vs. Zombies Wall Decor

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    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…

  • Dr. Panda, Teach Me! App Review

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    When I’m looking for an app for young kids, I prefer one that is colorful, playful and educational, but with an open-ended, unscripted component. Little kids learn by exploration, not just by rote memorization. fits the bill in that regard. The app invites kids to explore a number of different scenes, such as a farm…

  • Is the Path Out of Poverty a Game?

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    Imagine thousands of people brainstorming together to find solutions to poverty. Imagine a dialogue that moves quickly, speaks succinctly, and works toward change. What kind of change can come from listening to every-day people? What kind of solutions can we come up with? It may sound strange, overwhelming or even absurd, but that is exactly…

  • Is the Path Out of Poverty a Game?

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    Christy
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    Imagine thousands of people brainstorming together to find solutions to poverty. Imagine a dialogue that moves quickly, speaks succinctly, and works toward change. What kind of change can come from listening to every-day people? What kind of solutions can we come up with? It may sound strange, overwhelming or even absurd, but that is exactly…

  • Toyota, the Prius V, and Social Gaming

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    I am always a bit skeptical when brands advertise in alternative ways that aren’t an obvious match. So, as a member of the Toyota Women’s Influencer’s Network, I was both surprised and concerned to see a promotion for the Prius V on the Facebook game The Sims Social. On a regular basis, The Sims Social…

  • Toyota, the Prius V, and Social Gaming

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    Christy
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    I am always a bit skeptical when brands advertise in alternative ways that aren’t an obvious match. So, as a member of the Toyota Women’s Influencer’s Network, I was both surprised and concerned to see a promotion for the Prius V on the Facebook game The Sims Social. On a regular basis, The Sims Social…

  • Boston Parent Bloggers Welcome the PS Vita

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    Today marked the official US launch of the new PlayStation Vita handheld gaming system. There has been plenty of buzz about the new system which boasts a 5-inch multi-touch screen, a rear touch screen, dual analog sticks, the Sixaxis motion system, wireless (with an AT&T 3G option version), front and rear cameras, and built-in GPS.…

  • Ellison the Elephant iPad App Review

    Ellison the Elephant iPad App Review

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    Ellison the Elephant is a heartfelt e-story about a young elephant who finds his unique voice with the help of an unexpected friend. It’s a familiar theme, written in a new way with beautiful illustrations and a nicely narrated audio component. You can take it at your own pace or have it set to “auto…

  • It’s a Small World App Review

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    Christy
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    It’s a Small World is one of my favorite rides at Walt Disney World. I love how simple it is, while still being magical. And, honestly, sailing through the lands is one of the best place to be on a hot and humid Florida summer day. When I heard that they were coming out with…

  • Portable Induction for the Home

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    Christy
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    You can’t make it through a day at CES without multiple people asking you about the coolest/most innovative thing you’ve seen. With so many amazing products to choose from, I always find my mind going blank when that question arises. But now that I’ve had time to digest everything, this one takes the title for…