We're really getting into the "spirit" of things with this being Halloween week! And I went trolling for a few frightfully fun APPS in keeping with the theme! So, get ghouling! There's something for everyone! You may want to check these out too! ZOMBIES, RUN! (iPhone, iPod Touch only) … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: The Facts of Life
Mom? Where do babies come from? I was caught off guard one day when my then 4 year old asked me that question. Actually, he asked daddy first and then I guess he wanted to see if our answers were the same. Hubby said, "from a door out of mommy's belly." And left it at that. Which is partially … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: Star Walk
I'm going to confess. I'm a bit of a space geek. Not the Star Trek kind (not that there's anything wrong with that) but I'm completely fascinated with space. I was moved to tears when I walked under the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center and my kids weren't even with me! I … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Artistico is set in a world of Art
I've been playing around with this new app for the past week or so. It's soothing and a lot of fun! Okay, it's really an app for kids. ARTISTICO introduces works of art to both the young and old. The app is essential a game of matching up virtual pieces of puzzles to recreate famous … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Solitaire-y Girl
Seems Eva has found her new favourite game to play. I catch her playing it everywhere. She's pretty damn good at it for a just-turned-6 year old... … [Read more...]
Sandy vs Cuyler
Cuyler wins. kind of We started talking about Hurricane Sandy on Sunday. Just very subtle preparation for the kids to expect a very windy night and probably no power for a little while. I replaced the batteries in each of our lanterns so they could act as nightlights if the power did go out. I … [Read more...]
Cool Tech Gadgets For Families On The Go!
I'm wired. Aside from my addiction to caffeine I need to be in constant contact. I freely admit to not being the type that can wind down and get with nature. I need my music and I need my gadgets. No really. Quietness doesn't calm me down it actually does the opposite. But I know that the rest of my … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – My little techie
Last night we found Cuyler quietly sitting at the breakfast bar. iPad linked to the laptop via a usb cable. Headphones on.He told us he was getting the music for his movie. He was transferring music from youtube over to the GarageBand app so he could dub in a soundtrack to the movie he is … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Generation i
A picture of my kids playing on an iPod / iPad / iPod - taken on an iPhoneI'm not sure if is this is cute or disturbing. Maybe both? What are your rules/limits for screen time? … [Read more...]
Treehouse + iPad = One Awesome Contest
Hockey season is in full swing and I've been looking for new ways to keep the two younger kids occupied while Cam takes to the ice and Sean stands behind the bench.I think I have found just the thing. We put 2 of their favourite things together: Treehouse TV and the iPad and voila! … [Read more...]