gadgets & electronics

Epson Perfection V30 Review

Do you have a box full of pictures like I do? We have a box chock full of photos from my childhood that just sit and do nothing. It’s sad that those memories in a digital age just sit rather than being used and shared with others. I was provided with a resolution for the [...]



Gift Idea I’m Coveting: Doodle-Track Car from One Step Ahead

I was just flipping through the newest catalog from One Step Ahead (have you picked up on the fact that I’m infatuated with this company?) and in between drooling over all the imaginary play gear and Christmas themed toys, I spotted this terribly cool Doodle-Track Car that will chase behind any black line you or [...]



Demy: digital recipe reader

The Demy is the first digital recipe reader that holds your entire recipe collection in a sleek, compact, kitchen-safe device. With a high-resolution color touchscreen, an uncluttered interface and many special tools, the Demy makes any cook’s job easier.
The Demy was created to meet the demands of a busy kitchen. Its splash-resistant design and sturdy [...]



Funfilled Summer – Vado Giveaway

It’s small, adorable, and gets the right shot each time. It’s Creative Lab’s Vado. This little pocket camera allows you to bring it whereever you go and get the videos you never would have captured before. We recently reviewed the Vado, here is what we love about it:

Small Size
The Creative Vado fits perfectly in the [...]



Kindle 2: Amazon’s 6″ Wireless Reading Device

I recently had the opportunity to spend a week with the Kindle 2, Amazon’s 6 inch wireless reading device. While I’m still on the fence about whether or not these electronic “books” will or should replace our beloved paper varieties, I did enjoy my Kindle experience. At $359 I’m not sure I’d consider this a [...]



One Week – One Room: Oster Beehive Review & Giveaway

Osterizer® Contemporary Classic Beehive Blender

In my house I dream of a kitchen full of beautiful appliances that look fantastic and work perfectly. Isn’t that a wonderful dream? Unfortunately, it is not that way in my house currently. My appliances are mis-matched and some barely work. Thanks to Oster, though, I am on my way to [...]



Clickfree intro’s world’s smallest backup device; so tiny, it fits in a wallet

The perfect Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or graduation gift, the Clickfree Traveler is available now, with prices starting at just $79.99.
Despite its small size, like all Clickfree products, the Traveler includes an auto-launch feature so there is no need to install or configure software.  Just insert the Traveler’s USB plug into a PC, and Clickfree [...]



Mommas Day Gift Idea & Giveaway – MotoNAV TN20 GPS

Help your Momma find her way for this Mothers Day.
Find the best way to get there with the new MOTONAV TN20. With a 3.5 inch touch screen this is one of the smaller GPS’ that are out on the market. For the newer user this is perfect. My husband loved the smallness of it [...]



Aloha Friday: Do You Kindle?

It’s time for another Aloha Friday, the day that you take it easy and look forward to the weekend, in Hawaii and blog land anyway. As you should know by now, over at An Island Life, Kailani decided that on Fridays she would take it easy on posting and ask a simple question for you [...]



Hannah Montana Toys at Jakks

My daughter Cayleigh (7) loves all of the Disney channel shows. Give her iCarly, Hannah Montana, and more and she is one happy camper. She feels older and I feel safe letting her watch the shows. Last evening my sister took her to go see the Hannah Montana movie. She was so excited to go [...]