December 26, 2011 – 10:57 AM
I received an Earpeace, a pair of noise reducing earplugs a few weeks ago. The Earpeace are an addition to the field of earplugs for adults to cut down the noise while outside or at a loud event such as a concert. They attempt to lower the overall volume while not muffling sound the way foam earplugs do. Independent tests (Michael and Associates) put reduction of sound pressure at 75%. EarPeace delivers 11+ to 17+ decibels of protection. This means that 80% of people will get more than 11 decibels of protection and 20% of people will get more than 17 decibels of protection.
In my tests at a loud concert, I found that they do decrease volume, but to my ear, there was some loss of crispness in the sound though I was still able to enjoy the music and to relax knowing I wasn’t killing what is left of my ears. I wish they made these for smaller kids since we often take our kids to concerts in the parks where the decibel level is just really painful for young ears.
These make a thoughtful gift at $12.95.
November 27, 2011 – 9:59 AM
Young children commonly get about 6 to 8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. And now, bcause the FDA and Pediatricians recommend not giving over the counter cough and cold medicine to children under the age of six, parents need alternative remedies to give to their kids. These include old-fashioned, but very effective, tricks like honey and lemon in hot water and the trusty vaporizer or humidifier.
November 4, 2011 – 10:17 AM
Skip*Hop is one of these companies (love their new baby linens) and we just tried their new Skip Hop Soapster, a big blue plastic penguin that dispenses soap in foam form. This thing is so fun that you have to get one, even if it’s just for you to keep in your own bath or shower. The Soapster is fun because is does something very practical, but does it in an innovative and entertaining way. … But they also took the need to have a filler line for the soap and made that into a clear belly of the penguin, through which you can see an outline of a fish. Open the top of the penguin to pour in the soap, and you find that the fish outline is attached to a wand and it’s actually a soap bubble
October 21, 2011 – 6:46 AM
The keyboard itself is almost as wide as laptop keyboard, which is odd since the main letters from QWERT on one side, and YUIOP on the other are actually wider on the Verbatim keyboard than on my Mac laptop of desktop keyboards. … This may or may not bother you, but I found the keyboard a lot easier to use with a small notebook placed in front of the keyboard to raise my hands a half inch. 
Size is 9.2 x 6.4 x 2 inches which makes this just a bit too big for a jacket pocket, but he we ight is only 15.7 ounces. The keyboard is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad2, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, Blackberry Playbook, Android Tablets and any Tablet with HID Keyboard support and Bluetooth connectivity, though I only tried it with iPad and as an external keyboard to my Macbook Pro. … The on/off switch “enables you to turn off the keyboard when not in use,” but would have been better as a on/off button with an auto off when not in use for extended time. Since there is no “ON” light, it is very easy to forget to turn the keyboard off when not in use. $55 on Amazon GreatDad.com Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to us, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.
October 21, 2011 – 4:58 AM
You’ve got to love the iGrill. It has such a silly name, you’d expect it to be sold on Saturday Night Live. However, the jokes about i- things are passé. We are now into an era where stuff can be made that adds value simply by harnessing the power of the iPhone as computer in your pocket. IGrill is one of those products that would have been a joke a few years ago, but is now a very powerful device for the serious griller.
I love this video starring Chris Allen, one of the inventors of iGrill. He’s so earnest and truly cares about making sure this product fits your needs. If you can’t get to the video, the principle of iGrill is easy. It’s basically a meat thermometer connected to a bluetooth relay box that sends a signal to you anywhere in a 200 ft. radius. The app on the iPhone does the rest.
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