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Valentine’s Gift for iPad Users: Compose Paintbrush ($39)

Whitney — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:39:12 +0000

What will they think of next? �I’m constantly amazed at the amount of incredible things one can do on an iPad. �My latest cool discovery? �Using a Nomad Brush to “paint” works of art on your iPad.

It’s a stylus and a paint brush and the reviews are incredible for it. � Nomad’s Compose RED dual-tip says “Happy Valentine’s Day” on it and can be purchased on NomadBrush.com for $39.

They also have iPad paintbrushes for kids! �Check out Nomad Play for $18.

Geek Girl Valentine’s Gift: Nintendo’s 3DS Pearl Pink Bundle w/Nintendogs Game

Whitney — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:02:36 +0000

Maybe it’s my inner geek but I would have loved to receive Nintendo’s 3DS Pearl Pink Bundle with Nintendogs & Cats ($227.00, free shipping on Amazon) for a Valentine’s Day gift. �You hear that all guys looking for a gift?

Love it. �Get it with free shipping on Amazon for $227.

Fabulous Educational iPad & iPhone App: Stack the States

Whitney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:26:20 +0000

Okay guys, this app is AWESOME. �I saw Lindsay posting about this on Facebook and knew I had to download it. �Called Stack the States, you have to answer various trivia questions with a multiple choice answer of 4 possibilities.

Kids learn about state capitols, state geography and so much more. �(Which state houses which National Park and so forth.)

Nate (8) played this pretty much all day yesterday as he was in bed with a bad cold. �You play to “earn” states and he’s earned 45 of his 50 states and I can’t tell you guys how much he’s learned in just one day. �He can identify almost all of the states by shape alone, knows many of the capitals now and knows which states border one another.

Oh and you have to “stack” your states which can get pretty precarious! �If your stack topples over you are starting over, so it’s not only educational but fun. (Because that’s the best type, right? �The ones where my kids learn and they don’t even realize they are doing it…)

You can get a Lite (Free) version too but we only tried the paid version – get Stack the States for $.99 for the iPhone and $1.99 for the iPad on the iTunes store.

Awesome Deal: 3-Pack iPad Stylus for $1.40 & Free Shipping (95% off!)

Whitney — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:08:08 +0000

If I hadn’t just bought a $20 Stylus for my iPad, I’d be all over this one! �Check out this deal for a 3-pack of Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen (Red, Silver & Black) for $1.99 with free shipping. Not sure why it’s so cheap, they must be trying to clear out supplies but it’s too good to pass up if you don’t have a Stylus and are looking for one.

I noticed the reviews ae kind of mixed on these because of the rubber tip but I have the rubber tipped pen and it works great for me.

Get the 3-pack of Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen (Red, Silver & Black) for $1.99 with free shipping on Amazon.

12 Days of iPad Apps, Day 11: Pulse News

Whitney — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:22:41 +0000

These days, it’s tough to keep up with every blog and every news site you want to. �So many options! �I do love my Pulse News app on my iPad – it�consolidates�all the blogs and sites I love to read into one program and one visual.

It’s free and as you can see in the pict on the right you can catch a small photo and snippet of each story before clicking over. �Great for time management.

Get the Pulse News app for iPad on the iTunes store.

12 Days of iPad Apps, Day Six: Toca Boca Hair Salon

Whitney — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:19:33 +0000

I have to thank my Twitter buddy @WickedGood for telling me about this one. �My kids and their friends are loving Toca Boca’s Hair Salon, a fun little app where you run a hair salon and get to do all sorts of fun things to your customer’s hair.

It works on the iPad, iPhone and iPod and Toca Boca Hair Salon costs $1.99 in the iTunes store. �Well worth it for hours of entertainment.

12 Days of iPad Apps, Day Five: Words with Friends

Whitney — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Yah yah probably most of you know about Words with Friends but this app may be used on my iPad more than anything else. �It’s basically Scrabble without the name Scrabble. �It’s good fun for all ages and you play friends around the world. �I think I currently have a good 12 games going.

It’s all ages too – Nate (8) has been playing with some other kid friends too. �Gotta love it.

It’s free in the iTunes store – available for iPad, iPhone and iPod… upgrade to have the ads removed for a couple of bucks.

Anyone want to start a game with me?

12 Days of iPad Apps, Day Four: Nyan Cat, Lost in Space

Whitney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:40:49 +0000

This is how my kids described this game to me:� “Mom, it’s really cool.� You’re a cat with a Pop Tart body and you have to fly and catch things while you poop out rainbows.”

There you go people.� I don’t really think that’s what it’s supposed to be but now that’s all I think about when I look at this game.� There’s not much to it other than seeing how long you can last while flying and picking up various “treats” as you fly.

Totally mindless and retro looking, it’s free�Nyan Cat! is free in the�iTunes store and is available in app form for the iPad or iPhone.

Hits from Under the Xmas Tree: Skylanders (Wii, DS, Xbox, Playstation, PC & DS)

Whitney — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:30:11 +0000

For my kids and apparently tons of other kids according to my Facebook friends, Skylanders Spryo’s Adventure is the game hit of the season.

If you have a game system, this one is available to you: it comes for the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, Playstation or PC. Just about any kid can participate in this game.

The appeal? Little characters that are interchangeable throughout game play via a base that comes with the game. Characters have different powers that seem to enhance their abilities given the level you’re on (earth, fire, water, etc.)

It’s rated E 10+ but I’ve got my 8 and 5 year old playing with it with no issues (I’m guessing the rating is for the violence – you fight enemies in each level.)

It’s around $59.99 for a starter pack for pretty much any game system you’re choosing for. It’s a hit for sure and I definitely recommend this one for young gamers. Get Skylanders Spryo’s Adventure on Amazon with free shipping.

12 Days of iPad Apps: Day Two, Temple Run

Whitney — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:49:46 +0000

My nephew told us about this one. �There’s not much to it but it’s addicting, quick fun and free! �You’re a treasure hunter being chased by crazy monkeys and you have to jump, slide and turn.

And the best part, it’s free! �Get Temple Run on the iTunes.com store.