For the iPad lover in your life, here are some things that should be on his or her wish list: 1. SuiteGear Kit from Bracketron - this is just a simple package for protecting the iPad. It comes with a protective case that fits on the back of the iPad, as well as cleaning fluid, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and a stylus. A stylus is really handy if you need to present or show … [Read more...] about Best iPad gifts I’ve seen this year
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Five electronic gifts that are not video games
My kids think I'm a bad dad in our house on at least one score. I don't let the kids play video games during the school week, and so far, we have not let them have a DS or other personal gaming device. We do let them play on the iPad, again on weekends. However, when it comes to video games, we mostly limit use to multi-player games on the Wii, which luckily are easy to … [Read more...] about Five electronic gifts that are not video games
Beyond biking – three great rides for kids and dads
You don't have to ride a bike to ride. And you don't have to settle for the same old Razor Scooter. There are more options for kids that add new dimensions to the ride. Here are three of our favorites. If you have big halls and flat surfaces, you have to try the Plasmart PlasmaCar. This little guy is just too fun. It's powered on a flat surface by moving the the steering … [Read more...] about Beyond biking – three great rides for kids and dads
Review: Soapster from Skip Hop
When we had our kids, just seven years ago, "designer" stuff was just just being delivered. DaddyTypes was able to find it, but the average consumer was blissfully unaware. Then there was Boon and all the beautiful things designed by Rebecca Finell. Now there are a lot of baby companies making beautiful, practical products. Skip*Hop is one of these companies (love their new … [Read more...] about Review: Soapster from Skip Hop
Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays
The good people at Sweet Sally's send us cookies from time to time. This is just a big "thanks" to them for keeping us fat and happy while we sit at the computer all day. We listed them in top food gifts to send for father's day, and that could go for the holidays for anyone a long way from home cooking. For Thanksgiving and beyond, they just sent us their Pumpkin Scones and a … [Read more...] about Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays