Tech Talk: Gadgets, Gizmos and Super Cool Tricks – Top Gadgets and Tech Tips of 2011
Got gadgets?
It’s almost impossible to do anything these days without finding a specially designed gadget or tech gizmo to make it that much easier to do. It makes you wonder how we ever survived, remembered to buy milk or found our cars in a busy parking lot without them.
Let us review the top gadgets, gizmos and super cool tech tricks shared by our experts in 2011!
Top Tech Tips (and Gizmos) of 2011
Protection for Your Touch Screen: Worried about scratching your touch screen? Because Accidents Do Happen, you will want to check out this must-have gadget: “Invisible Shield by Zagg – The ‘Superman’ of protective screen covers, the Invisible Shield by Zagg has screen covers for almost every SmartPhone, tablet, e-Reader and digital camera. If it has a screen, Zagg has you (err…it) covered.”
Handy Parenting Gizmo: Fear traveling with kids no longer thanks to this list for Battling Backseat Boredom! Top pick: “Story Cubes – It’s a tiny box containing 9 picture cubes with the idea that you roll the cubes and make up a story (on your own or as a group) based on the images that are face up. Think of it as a storytelling icebreaker for kids.”
Cord Control Gadget: For getting Control of the Cord Chaos, Professional Organizer Sylvia Daoust recommends, “Cable Drop Cord Clips – These little clips come in packages of 6 and are self-adhesive that secure cords anywhere on your desktop or work area. The best part – when you unplug your laptop, the cord won’t slip off behind the desk!”
Tech Tip for Getting Your Share of the Social Sharing: To make your web site Social Media Friendly, Tracy Matthewman suggests, “in today’s busy world if you want someone to do something, make it SUPER SIMPLE and easy to do with as few clicks as possible.One way to do this for your readers is to add a Facebook Share button and a Tweet button to your pages and posts.”
Tip for Finding Inspiration: Wondering what to write about for your blog? When you are Stuck for Topic Ideas, Tracy Matthewman recommends, “Google Popular Search – It’s pretty cool and “stupidly” simple. Use this method with any number of search terms. Tip: you may get additional ideas just by switching your keyword phrase around. For example, switching “organic gardening” as your seed word to be “gardening organic” and go through the alphabet again.”
SmartPhone Payment Tool: Turn your Android into a Business Productivity tool with this handy app shared by Michelle Mangen: “Square allows any SmartPhone user to accept credit card payments (both swiped and entered).”
Gadgets for Charging Your Gizmos: Get a little help Staying Organized On-the-Go with this handy-dandy tech tool shared by Sylvia Daoust: “Travel Cord Organizer & Charging Case – If you have kids, you have electronics and a mess of cords, chargers, and adapters! Check out Kangaroom’s sensible and neat, all in one travel case to make your expedition easier!”
Tech Tool for Taking Stuff: Want to access your photos, videos and documents from anywhere? This Top 10 Best Android App gets the top pick for its convenience and ease-of-use! “DropBox – Take photos, videos and documents with you anywhere! Anything you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers AND your Android! Built-in lock codes mean if you lose your phone, your files are safe!”
Home Office Gadgets: Maintain your Home Office Health with this top pick from Ergonomist Diane Stinson: “Gliding Palm Rest – Palm rests are popular choices for mousing, but standard models put pressure on the sensitive carpal tunnel. A Gliding Palm Rest doesn’t add extra pressure and moves with your hand, meaning it takes less effort to mouse preventing overreaching. Recommended brand: Fellows ES 9180701.”
Interactive Marketing Gadget: Need to Add Glitz to Your Pitch? Try this tech tool: “SlideShare – Think PowerPoint meets the Internet! Embed SlideShare presentations on your site, share publicly or privately, add audio or download to your computer for interactive sales presentations.”
Tech Time Tracker: Give your Productivity a Boost with this handy tool for staying on top of your time: “Time Tracker – Wonder exactly where your time goes every day? Handy-dandy apps like Klok or RescueTime let you create a journal of your daily activities to either client billing purposes or just finding those time leaks.”
Gadget Guide: Give the Gift of Less Clutter! Gift Ideas for the Organizing Challenged
Do you know someone who struggles to stay organized? Maybe your best friend can never find her phone fast enough to catch an important call? Or perhaps you are in need of a creative gift for your child’s teacher?
Let’s face it – we could all use a little help organizing our life. That’s why I pulled together my top 10 inexpensive gift ideas for those who will appreciate a gadget that will help them get through their week!
Top 10 Gifts for the Organizing Challenged
#1: Days of the Week Magnetic Clip – Try using these clever clips on a magnet board close to the entryway. Clip reminders for your family that can easily be changed each week.
#2: Galison Weekly Organizer – For you tech-shy people, this portable tri-fold comes with a weekly planner pad, sticky notes, and an accordion organizer to manage receipts.
#3: Fabric Buckets – These versatile and eco-friendly buckets are so much fun and offer a ton of function! Besides the endless storage uses, these work great as gift baskets. Available in 3 handy sizes!
#4: Family Facts Notepads – The ‘Daily Scheduler’ and ‘Note to School’ pads are formatted to help you manage your busy family life.
#5: Supermarket Smarty List – No ordinary grocery list…this dry-erase card helps you plan dinner while at the store! It’s a handy shopping and menu- planning card that fits in your purse and comes complete with a coupon pocket.
#6: Page Pockets and Pen Loops – These colorful pockets attach to the inside of your notebook to hold biz cards, coupons, notes or photos, turning an ordinary notebook into a super organizer!
#7: Phone Bungee – No more fumbling for your phone! Use one of these colorful bungees to tether it to your bag so you can quickly and easily retrieve it.
#8: Grid It – Strap your stuff down and tuck it in your backpack, purse, or briefcase. These elastic straps are strong enough to hold hand tools, digital devices, and the junk that clutters the bottom of your handbag.
#9: Polka Dot Storage Bin – Line up these fun, flexible bins to store toys, books, and clothing. These fun and funky designs will dress up any room and are easily carried. Available in 2 sizes.
#10: Handbag Organizer – Organize your essentials in multiple pockets, making your pen and lipstick easy to find. To change handbags, simply grab the handle and voila, no more dumping from one bag to another, only to forget your phone!
Finding a unique gift on a budget can be challenging. Let’s prevent the clutter that accumulates from “junky” gifts each year and give the gift of organization with a gadget that can make life easier!
Check out the Niche Designs’ blog for more Do-It-Yourself organizing tips!
Gadget Guide: Control the Cord Chaos – Top 10 Gadgets to Clean Up Your Cords
Love your gadgets, but don’t love all the cords that come with them? Who can blame you? Between the cords, and cables, the power bars and the charging stations, you end up with an unsightly mess. Try these solutions to “clean up” the cord chaos that lurks under your desk and behind the media center.
Top 10 Gadgets to Clean Up Your Cords
#1: Cable Drop Cord Clips – These little clips come in packages of 6 and are self-adhesive that secure cords anywhere on your desktop or work area. The best part – when you unplug your laptop, the cord won’t slip off behind the desk!
#2: Cable ID’s – Not only is there a space to label which cord is being tamed, but each pack comes with 8 different colors. No more guessing which cord is the printer when troubleshooting is in order!
#3: 3M Command Cord Clips – An inexpensive solution that will easily adhere unsightly cords underneath your desk. Make sure you purchase 2 to 3 packs so that you can secure each cord in more than one location.
#4: Cable Clamp – These reusable clamps do their best work when used to corral the cords behind your media center. An easy-to-use cord management solution!
#5: Clean Floor Solution Bundles – The Cable Manager not only organizes the cords, it gets everything off the floor and mounts easily under the desk, leaving your floor space safe and free of cord clutter.
#6: Cord Cuffs – These low profile, adhesive tabs are designed to keep heavy cords in place without leaving a sticky mess behind.
#7: Cable Yo-Yo – Sometimes the cords can get out of control on top of the desk, limiting your work area. These handle little solutions allow you to coil cords, only leaving the exact length you need!
#8: Ikea’s Signum Organizer – This $5 solution hangs from the end of your desk and stashes surge protectors and extra cables out of sight.
#9: Kable Flags – Featuring 3 packages to accommodate your needs: DIY, Computer, or Entertainment. These handy little flags help distinguish which plug you need to pull amongst the tangle of cords at a power strip or CPU.
#10: Good Old Fashioned Twist Ties – In a pinch, check the grocery store aisle for good old fashioned twist ties to tether those cords into tidy bundles.
Check out the Niche Designs’ blog for Do-It-Yourself Cord Control video!
Gadget Guide: Back to School Gadgets Galore – Top 10 Smart Storage Tools for Back to School
We all know the drill when it comes to getting our kids ready for school. With the shopping list in hand, we prepare to start the new school year off fresh! Organizing for the new school year is always more fun when you throw in a few cool new “tools” for your kids (and you too, mom!)
Top 10 Smart Storage Tools for Back to School
#1: Slimline Quaddie Lunchbox – A must-have for neat-niks! This four compartment BPA-free container allows you to keep lunch items neatly organized.
#2: Nosh Pockets – Replace the hundreds of plastic bags this year with these colorful, reusable sandwich bags.
#3: Insulated Lunch Carrier – Easy to carry, easy to clean, with a few added features to keep lunch essentials secure.
#4: Magnetic Lunch Chart – Map out your child’s lunch menu ideas on this fun magnetic chart. Let your child help with this daily task that moms dread every year!
#5: Collapsible File Tote – A great solution for all of the paperwork that comes through the door during the school year. Keep it on your kitchen counter and label for your kid’s activities, contacts, school newsletters, and volunteer information.
#6: Magazine Pockets – These storage pockets work wonders to keep your kids organized. One for each member of the family with the capacity to keep homework, notes, house or bike keys safely stowed and organized. The options are endless!
#7: Wardrobe Cubby – For your younger child that argues every morning over what to wear. This hanging organizer features 5 handy compartments, one for each day of the week, with elastic side pockets as an added bonus!
#8: Cozi, the Online Organizer – A true gadget for the tech savvy! A free tool to help busy families keep up with appointments, lists, home and work schedules, all in one place. Very cool!
#9: Weekly Planner – This dry-erase, magnetic and corkboard all-in-one functions as a menu planner, kids’ activities, or a handy organizer for your teen’s study space.
#10: Over the Door Activity Center – Don’t wait to start teaching organizing skills. This activity center is a simple way to get your little one excited about school and learn organization along the way!
Don’t forget there is more to organize than clothes and school supplies. Check out these Top 10 To Do’s to make back to school organization a little less frantic.
Need more ideas? Sylvia’s blogs this month are “stocked” full of storage ideas to help you prepare for your children’s school year, and how you can get organized with lunches, menu planning, and a fully functioning message center. Happy School Year!!
Gadget Guide: Self-Propelled Fun – Top 10 No Batteries Required, Kid-Powered Toys
Does the thought of bringing yet another battery-powered, life-force sucking object into your child’s playroom make you cringe? The statistics don’t lie – kids today aren’t getting enough “Get up and go” time largely due to battery powered toys.
Top 10 No-Batteries-Required, Kid-Powered Toys
#1: Plasma Car – Let’s just say if they made an adult version of this wiggle your bum mode of transportation, less work would get done at the home offices of MOMeo Magazine! Designed for toddlers, the Plasma Car works by turning the steering wheel to get the vehicle going!
#2: Teddy Bear Bouncer – It’s like a cute and cuddly teddy and a fit ball rolled into one for kids! Perfect for pint-sized play, these bouncers are perfect for preschoolers who aren’t yet big enough for Hop Balls.
Available at toy retailers and fitness stores
#3: Little Tikes Alligator Classic Teeter Totter – There’s something universally appealing about piling onto either end of a teeter totter and seeing how fast you can get it rocking. What we love about the Little Tykes version is it works for either indoor or outdoor play!
#4: Monster Frisbee – For the bigger kids (or the big kid in all of us), a giant Frisbee! No, it doesn’t always fly straight and it’s not necessarily easy to catch, but it’s big and fun so who really cares if it’s flight path is a little less than perfect?
#5: Hop Balls – Scaled down versions of your favorite fit ball with a handle for ease-of-use and general, all-purpose fun. Hop Balls still require kids to engage all the core stabilizers of their grown-up counterparts without the need for a boring yoga routine!
Available at fitness retailers.
#6: Big Wheels – Remember coveting your cool neighbor’s fat-wheeled tricycle? Ahh yes, retro toys are the newest thing and Big Wheels are back in all their primary-colored plastic glory!
#7: Instep Pedal Cars – Beep, beep (without the annoying noise of a battery-powered motor grinding away at your nerves)! Instep makes Hot Rod, Fire Truck, and Police Car versions of their foot-powered cars.
#8: Twister Hopscotch – What do you get when you combine Twister and hopscotch? You get a game where the spin determines your route through the Twister rings! Retro fun at its best!
#9: Strider Run Bike – The best way to teach kids how to balance on a bicycle without resorting to using those pesky training wheels. Strider Run Bikes are exactly as they sound: bikes that you operate by running. No pedals, brakes or gears to worry about – just two feet on the ground.
#10: John Deere Pedal Power Mini Loader – Imagine the thrill of a kid-sized digger and that pretty much describes the Mini Loader. It’s a fully functional digger that let’s kids scoop and haul dirt. Gardens beware!
Gadget Guide: Are We There Yet? Top 10 Gadgets for Battling Backseat Boredom
Why is it that less than 7 minutes into any road trip you hear those dreaded words, “Mommy, I’m bored!”? Before you plug in a movie (or lose your mind), try these gadgets to battle backseat boredom!
Top 10 Gadgets for Battling Backseat Boredom
#1: Lap Desk – Think of it as a gadget to support other gadgets because whether it’s a puzzle or good old fashioned pen and paper, it’s a lot easier to use with a horizontal surface. Check out the MyDesk or Smart-E-Lapdesk from LapGear.com.
#2: A Journal – Perfect for sketching, writing down interesting places you visited or simply tracking how many red trucks passed when counting cars to earn ice cream at the next rest stop.
#3: Skip Hop Bento Bag – Okay, technically it’s a diaper bag, but it has the ultimate tool for battling backseat boredom: snacks! Cleverly built into the bottom of the bag, the Bento bag has a handy cooler bag complete with its own made-to-fit reusable ice pack and 3 pint-sized containers.
#4: Story Cubes – It’s a tiny box containing 9 picture cubes with the idea that you roll the cubes and make up a story (on your own or as a group) based on the images that are face up. Think of it as a storytelling icebreaker for kids.
#5: Magnetic Design Kits – No crayons or paper required for creative fun. All you need is the magnet case with the interchangeable backgrounds and the magnets. The kits range from space explorer to ballerina dress-up and EVERYTHING in between.
#6: Shape-by-Shape by ThinkFun – It’s not as easy as it looks to match the oddly shaped tiles to the picture card, but it does keep kids quiet as they try to figure out the puzzle. We love that the picture cards store in the bottom of the tile tray so no parts go missing enroute!
#7: Audio Books – iTunes and Audible carry tons of books for kids of all ages – from The Magic School Bus to Lord of the Rings. It’s the perfect substitute for the now standard mode of travel – plug in a movie and drive (plus it’s nice to listen as a family).
#8: Tablet or iPad – It’s amazing how much entertainment you can pack into these portable devices – from Monopoly to Mary Poppins to Matching Games. It makes you wonder how you ever traveled without one (for the kids, that is).
#9: Lug Nap Sac Travel Pillow/Blanket – How many times did your mother tell you, “If you go to sleep, we will be there faster!” It’s true that travel time goes much quicker (for everyone) if the kids are sleeping and this all-in-one travel blanket pillow is just what you need!
#10: Your Imagination – Gadgets are great, but sometimes what a road trip really needs is a rousing game of “Hey Cow!” or “I Imagine”. See our list of favorite road trip games for more creative travel games for kids!
Gadget Guide: Organizing To-Go – Top Gadgets to Help You Stay Organized On-The-Go
Ahhh…summer vacation is here and your family has the perfect adventure planned. Besides your “bag of tricks” (candy), and travel toys, what can you do to prevent this “perfect” holiday from falling apart at the seams? Check out these top 10 Storage Solutions for the stuff that can get out of hand.
In the Car…
Travel Cord Organizer & Charging Case – If you have kids, you have electronics and a mess of cords, chargers, and adapters! Check out Kangaroom’s sensible and neat, all in one travel case to make your expedition easier!
Kids Back Seat Organizer – If you are traveling a long distance by car, you’ll want to make it as easy as possible for your kids to help themselves. Fabulous features include game table top with flip up sides, insulated sides to keep food chilled, fastens to the seat belt AND comes with a strap for portability!
Family First Aid Kit – This kit is ideal for family holidays, and is well equipped to treat most common injuries. Or save yourself a few bucks and create a custom safety bag to suit your needs with items from home.
Custom Travel Activity Kit – This is definitely a “luxury” item! If Grandma wants you to travel across the country with kids in tow, send this link to her as a not so subtle hint. Talk about spoiling your kids!
On your Adventures…
Waterproof Pouch – Keep your camera or iPhone save from sand and water while you are at the beach. Submergible and waterproof, this floating pouch is ideal protecting your expensive gadgets this summer.
On the Go Snacker Container – This unique container is designed to hold fruit and veggies separate from sauces. It is equipped with a removable ice pack and can help you encourage healthy snacks on the go this summer.
Purse Essentials – Stay organized on the go this summer with this set of 4 zippered pouches that clip together. This will prevent you from losing your everyday essentials as you switch purses and backpacks.
In Your Suitcase…
Eagle Creek Pack-It Stuff Sacks – Use this nylon mesh bags to organize everything from socks, t-shirts, sunscreen and bug sprays. Love the different colors and sizes, and the fact that they are breathable and fast drying. No more rooting around the backpack or suitcase, just grab the drawstring and pull!
Two-sided Cord Pouch – If you’re taking an adventure this summer with your family, you’ll want to keep all of your camera cords in this “tech tamer” pouch. This fantastic little wonder can store up to 10 cords tangle-free in an easy viewing labeled pouch!
Pack ME Note Pads – If your summer is jam-packed with many “mini-vacays”, you may want a pack of these checklist sheets to get you on your way, on time, and without going to the loony bin.
Need more tips on getting organized and staying organized? Go to www.nichedesignsinc.com!
Gadget Guide: Battling Backyard Boredom? Top 10 Outdoor Games for Family Fun
Dreading the backyard boredom this summer? Try one of our top 10 outdoor games for family fun!
Top 10 Outdoor Games for Family Fun
#1: The Campfire Classics – Remember the joy of throwing things at other things? That’s right – we’re talking about Horseshoe, and Lawn Darts. Thankfully these campfire classics include more modern safety features. How did we ever survive our childhood?
#2: Bocce Ball – Similar to Lawn Bowling, the objective is to place the ball closest to a smaller ball, called a Pallino. If you are playing with kids, forget playing within the confines of a purpose-built Bocce court and let the game wander around the yard.
#3: Badminton – There’s a reason Badminton comes on every camping trip – it’s just so easy to string up the lightweight net almost anywhere! Grab two rackets and a handful of birdies and you are ready to play!
#4: Hopscotch – Chalk plus sidewalk equals hours of jumping fun. If that doesn’t hold their attention, challenge them to make tricky obstacle courses to hop around!
#5: Giant Pick-Up Sticks – Just like regular Pick-Up Sticks, only much, much bigger! To play, let the sticks fall in a pile and take turns picking up sticks for points without disturbing the remaining sticks. The person with the most points wins.
#6: Tetherball – Think of it as Volleyball on a stick. The objective is to get the ball around your opponent until the tether is completely wrapped around the pole. Opponents volley the ball back and forth until a point is scored.
#7: Hula Hoops – We love them for their flexible fun. Yes, you can try your hand (err your tummy) at swirling them around, but you can also use them to start a circus, build an obstacle course or play any number of imaginative games.
#8: Croquet – Sometimes setting up a ball obstacle course is as much fun as chasing them through it with the little mallet. Fun and portable – that’s why we love it!
#9: Trac Ball – Ever wonder what those ball catchers than look like an elongated ice cream scoop were called? Well now you know! The objective is to throw and catch the ball with the basket-like catcher, using your wrist to curve and swerve the ball.
#10: Usborne 50 Things to Do on Holiday – Can’t think of what to do? Pull out a card and follow the instructions. Games range from Beach Bowling to Hotter or Colder.
Gadget Guide: Because Accidents Happen – Top 10 Doo-Dads to Keep Your Gadgets Safe
Because we drop them, bump them and dump them…
Let’s face it – our beloved gadgets and electronic doo-dads take a lot of ‘tough love’. From protective covers to travel cases, these are our favorites for keeping the devices we use daily safe!
Top 10 Doo-Dads to Keep Your Gadgets Safe
#1: Invisible Shield by Zagg – The ‘Superman’ of protective screen covers, the Invisible Shield by Zagg has screen covers for almost every SmartPhone, tablet, e-Reader and digital camera. If it has a screen, Zagg has you (err…it) covered.
#2: Kate Spade Covers for iPhone and iTouch – What can we say? They’re pretty, they’re bouncy (kinda) and perfect for the devices we tend to drop. Pick from one of several signature Kate Spade designs.
#3: Mickey Mouse Neoprene SmartPhone Case – When all you want to carry is your SmartPhone, your pal Mickey has you covered with this ultra cute neoprene case! In a pinch, it doubles as your girls’ night out clutch for mommy!
#4: Zagg Unlimited Expression Skins – What better way to protect your gadgets than with pictures of your loved ones? Or perhaps that vacation photo of the quiet beach? Zagg makes it happen on their patented scratch-proof film!
#5: InCase Deluxe Travel Kit – Pack everything you need to travel with your iPhone, iPod or iTouch in this super durable case because the Deluxe Travel Kit features that thing we love best: pockets!
#6: Speck SeeThru Case – This form-fitting case for your MacBook is like lipstick with sunscreen – so pretty that it’s hard to believe it’s designed to protect. But protect it does from all those nasty scratches and bumps!
#7: Targus Laptop Backpack – Protect for your laptop AND your back! Yes, we love all the protective features for your laptop like the double foam padding and scratch-resistant lining, but we REALLY love the cushioned back panel and contoured shoulder straps for you!
#8: Pelican Case – Virtually indestructible, if you are taking your device somewhere wild and rugged, you need this water resistant, crushproof, and dust proof case (and yes, they have a case for just about anything you would want to protect including memory cards).
#9: KeySkin Keyboard Cover – You know all those icky things you drop on your keyboard? Food bits, staples, spills and (yuck) your germs? This handy dandy cover has you (well) covered! Easy to clean with just a damp sponge.
#10: CaseLogic – Did you know your trusted friend for storing your roadtrip CD collection made laptop cases? They do and they feature the same rugged construction as their CD cases.
Gadget Guide: Pretty Practical Storage – Top 10 Home Storage Solutions That Are Both Pretty and Practical
Think that practical and pretty has to be an either or when it comes to storage? The truth is you can have your practical storage and your pretty too!
Top 10 Home Storage Solutions That are Both Pretty and Practical
#1: Eco-Friendly Storage Cube – The storage cubes come in funky colors and can be stacked to create both interesting and functional storage.
#2: Wire Basket – Durable, rust-proof, and a new design trend. Perfect storage for your pantry, and laundry room, these wire baskets look great with metal labels.
#3: Mega Hanging Picture Pockets – The reversible picture pockets hold up to 80 photos. Ideal for displaying those candid shots that shouldn’t be kept hidden in a digital folder!
#4: Magazine Rack/Canvas Baskets – This handy storage unit can be hung vertically OR horizontally. Works for storing anything but magazines in the laundry room, bathroom, or entryway! Magazine Rack with Canvas Baskets
#5: Storage Caddy – Hand painted, rustic storage that adds style to any room in the house. Use it as a “lost and found” box to keep those small items corralled. From toy storage to bathroom supplies, to kitchen counter items, you can’t go wrong with this pretty practical storage caddy from Pottery Barn Kids.
#6: Pretty Printed Buckets – Made from galvanized steel and wooden handles, these “sweet” storage accessories from Pottery Barn Kids come in two handy sizes.
#7: neatKids Storage Solutions – neatKids features whimsical and charming organizers helps you control the chaos in any kid space.
#8: Purse Organizer – If you like to change purses often, or find yourself cursing every time you search for a pen, Divide and Conquer is the answer with their Extra Sturdy Purse Organizer!
#9: Chalkboard Wire Bin – Unique chalkboard fabric fronts, with a sewn-in pocket for the chalk, allow for easy and fun customization from Great Useful Stuff!
#10: Gift Card/Coupon Organizer – Keep these often “misplaced” items in this tri-fold organizer and store in your purse, car, or office. From Great Useful Stuff!
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