My 5 year old son bought a version of these magnets "with his own money" at the SFMOMA two years ago and they were a hit at our house. Evidently, the ones we bought, Bucky Balls, weren't in any way protected and the 2011 New York Toy Fair was filled with versions of them including a major display of NanoDots. As with Lego displays, they even showed how you could create huge … [Read more...] about NeoCube, Nanobots and Bucky Balls: great toys for kids or for Father’s Day
Gifts
Traditional gifts for moms
Here are some suggestions for traditional gifts for moms day or any day. 1. Flowers, of course, are the age-old favorite. No matter what people say about it being a cliché, they are always appreciated, even if you picked them from the neighbor's garden on your way to mom's house. We recently got flowers from www.PassionGrowers.com, which isn't an online retailer, but rather a … [Read more...] about Traditional gifts for moms
New Icon LED flashlight
Just in time for camping season, comes the new Rogue 2 flashlight from Icon. I had not seen these ultra-cool flashlights, but imagine carrying what looks to be a light saber in your hand that emits a very strong 100 lumen beam out of just a few LEDs. I supposed it depends on your battery choice, but packaging says 72 hours of run life on one set of batteries (at low light) for … [Read more...] about New Icon LED flashlight
Parents spend $32,000 on a 6th birthday party
So reports TLC who is naturally recording parties like this for a reality series. How much is your budget? Our limit is $150, which I'm sure is still outrageous to many during this recession since it's already more than some people make in a year in the developing world. But will you forego a pony for your "only 4 once" daughter out of guilt or penuriousness? It's not guilt … [Read more...] about Parents spend $32,000 on a 6th birthday party
Scosche iPhone compact sync cable
Simple, simple, but sure to be appreciated by anyone with an iPhone. The Scosche charging cable is a tiny fold-up cord that is key size so it's always around when you need it, which is all the time if you use the phone's functions at all. I have way too many of the typical white cords, which are constantly tangled. While this one doesn't stretch very far, it is impossible for … [Read more...] about Scosche iPhone compact sync cable