electronics

The Apple Store

Apparently, I am not the only one with a geeky side (see my previous post on Apple and Spreadsheets). I love Apple – and I am not talking about the fruit. Truly, I could spend hours in a large Apple Store and be quite content. Now, even the infamous Seth Godin has taken notice. He [...]

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Net Jet by Hasbro

Excellent News! – Net Jet by Hasbro is now available at Toys R Us. Recently, I visited the video game section of our local Toys R Us and was very pleased to see Net Jet on display. If you recall, I had the privilege to review this game system for free previously. My tweens love [...]

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Apple Has Spreadsheets!

OK, I know, my geeky side is showing. Today Apple, Inc. revealed their new iMac line (which I would love to have), the new iWork ’08 suite, and the new iLife ’08 suite. Of the upgrades announced today, I am most overjoyed at the iWork suite. This includes Pages (word processing), Keynote (presentations), and Numbers [...]

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More Than 1 Webkinz

What happens if you have more than one webkinz? My children used to have one webkinz each. That was enough for us. But last week as we entered one of our favorite stores, we were accosted by a huge Webkinz display that featured some of the cutest Webkinz ever – we could not resist. And [...]

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Cell Phones for Kids

Cell Phones for Kids: Should your child have a cell phone? The latest item on my fifth grader’s “need to have” list is a cell phone. Many of his friends already have one. In the past I always felt that cell phones for kids was a luxury, but as he becomes more independent I can [...]

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Safe Online Gaming for Tweens with Net Jet

My kids love to use the computer. They constantly ask to visit “cool” websites that their friends have recommended. Online gaming is fun and they want to get in on the action. However, I do not have the time to preview all of the sites they want to visit. What is a parent to do? [...]

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