Take a look at the cool video on the Amazon site for these battling Air Hogs R/C AH-64 Apache Havoc Heli Indoor Infrared Micro Helicopters. They come two to set for $69.99, which is about $10 bucks off two bought separately. The cool thing though is that the pair comes equipped with laser sensors, so you can actually "shoot" the other helicopter down (actually, it just gives it … [Read more...] about Another toy to buy “for the kids” – battling infrared helicopters
Gifts for Dads
I can’t guarantee it still won’t bore you silly
At first, I thought this was going to be a complicated "make your own Monopoly" set-up where you'd have to upload a bunch of photos and choose how they would be laid out on a board, before it created a custom-printed board for you. Actually, this is much different, and potentially more fun. This Photo-opoly just provides you with the guts of a Monopoly board (playing pieces, … [Read more...] about I can’t guarantee it still won’t bore you silly
Baby Bonding Book for Dads
We love this idea so much we’re asking Jennifer and James to join our contributing authors on GreatDad.com. This book, and sentiment, would make a fine gift for new dads. In my experience, real close bonding with my kids didn’t happen for me until they were about three and a half. I felt guilty about it at first, but came to appreciate the changing roles of moms and dads as the … [Read more...] about Baby Bonding Book for Dads
If you like to hike in the wilderness, here’s a cool and affordable tracking advice
The Spot, the world's first satellite messenger, allows others to track your movements with a link to Google maps. It also allows you to ping your family to periodically send out an "I'm okay" signal, or alternately, a 911 call. And, it works for 14 days without a battery charge, it's waterproof, and weighs only 7oz. It's not a satellite phone so doesn't come with unaffordable … [Read more...] about If you like to hike in the wilderness, here’s a cool and affordable tracking advice
Gadgets We Can’t Live Without
Click Image to Buy iPod – Simply the best invention of the 21st century (so far). We got our first in 2001 and have been hooked ever since. Click Image to Buy Mobile phone – Hate the static and the 24/7 connectedness, but the immediacy of communication is priceless. We'd never go … [Read more...] about Gadgets We Can’t Live Without