Top Ten Must-Have Kid Gadgets for Summer
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know we love our gadgets! With that in mind, hre are our Top Ten picks for must-have products this summer.
1. Gourmet Picnic Duffel: This isn’t your parent’s basket and blanket! These fully insulated picnic baskets by Ascot come with 
everything you’ll need- except of course the food.
2. Best Kids Travel Cup: Our travel cup of choice is the Travel Cup for kids by Contigo. Their secret is their patented AUTOSEAL® technology.
3. If you’re as tired of fishing out old Cheetos from under your car’s back seat as we are, then you might want to check out this handy Snack Ball.
4. Anyone who’s ever lent their toddler their (now defunct) iPod might want to check this out. The Sweet Pea 3 won the Toy of the Year from Energizer & the Canadian Toy Testing Council, and with a rubber-coated exterior, it’s very rugged.
5. This has been one of our favorites for a long time. The Trunki Suitcase is a case and ride all in one. Expect to see smiles galore at the airport.
6. Check out Samsung’s DVD Jr. The handheld, portable DVD player is designed for kids under 15, but be warned- you’ll need special discs. Samsung has partnered with Warner Home Video to create 3″ discs specifically for this player.
7. Is your kid a gamer? Be sure to check out Nintendo’s website for a number of portable Gamboy consoles. Too many to review.
8. The best kiddie camera is still this one.
9. Sun is fun until someone gets burned… so DON’T! Stay covered at the beach and at the lake with a Bambino Cabana.
10. Holy App Attack, Batman! There are dozens of kid friendly apps for the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Droid now. From Sesame related games to apps that let you draw- be sure to check iTunes for a full list.
Get loads of inspiring ideas for your family in this month’s edition of Washington Family Magazine.
Vacation Tips from the Obama Family
Looking for ideas for your next family vacation? Consider what the Obamas are doing this summer. According to the White House, the First Family plans to enjoy three days in Mount Desert Island, Maine. Those from this part of the US know it is home to Acadia National Park.
The Obamas seem to enjoy our national parks, last year visiting Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
What are other Washingtonians doing this summer? Find out at Washington Family Magazine.
Renting Baby Gear
Summer means travel, and if you have a lot of little ones, you know that mean hauling LOTS of gear: car seats, full-sized strollers, cribs, play yards- you name it!. Why take it when you can just pick it up on the other end?
TRAVEL TIP:
You can rent the larger items you will likely need for your Wee Ones, including all of the above and much more. Baby gear and toy rental companies, like those below, are a huge success, because they’re such a convenience. The costs range from item to item and location to location, naturally. Still, the last time I price checked (recently) you could get items like a car seat for just $6 per day.
KRIS PICKS:
Rental Sites Like Babysaway can make tarvel easier.
National companies:
www.thetravelingbabyco.com
www.babysaway.com
Regional companies:
www.breezybaby.com
www.babygearrental.com
http://www.baby-equipment-rentals.com/
http://babytravelpros.com/
http://www.babysmarttravel.com/
http://www.babiesneedgear.com/
http://www.babyandbeach.com/
Get loads of inspiring ideas for your family in this month’s edition of Washington Family Magazine.
Disney FREE Admission Promotion: UPDATE
ALERT! Disney’s “Give a Day- Get a Day” promotion was so popular, they have
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reached their limit of One Million people to volunteer, and the free passes are now gone.
If you are curious as to what the popular promotion was in the first place, read on, and don’t forget to check back to All Get Out to see when new Disney promotions are being announced.
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The following was originally posted: January 8, 2010. Disney is at it again! With the conclusion of Disney’s free birthday admission program,
Disney is at it again! With the conclusion of Disney’s free birthday admission program, which ended on Dec. 31, 2009, they have come up with a new one! This time, they are offering free entry to Disneyland and Walt Disney World when you volunteer at one of a number of Disney-approved non-profit locations. Its part of their “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day” promotion.
Now keep in mind there are some rules, including registering online before you go. You must also be in the first one million people to redeem this offer. And this offer is limited to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Still its pretty amazing, don’t you think?
TRAVEL GEAR: Gourmet Picnic Duffel
Everyone is watching their pocketbook these days, so here’s an idea with that in mind. For the cost of a fancy bottle of wine, you and your family can picnic like Kings! That’s right: I said picnic. As in blanket on grass.
Now more than ever its a great time to picnic. The weather is perfect, since we’re not yet in the Dog Days of Summer, and what better way to create family memories than a nice day spread out on a lawn in the fresh air? Try it in your own backyard. Take it to the beach, or lakeside, or simply down at your local park.
And while you’re at it, take along this beautiful picnic duffel by Picnic at Ascot.You’ll still have to supply the food, but just about everything else is here for you in this easy to carry duffel.
For more great summertime ideas, check out this month’s issue of Washington Family Magazine.
