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ChicBuds a Great Fit for Hands-Free Cell Phone Use

Oct 23 2009

Adorned with Swarovski Crystals, ChicBuds’ Pinktooth wireless headset offers crystal clear sound (pun intended), is small and lightweight, and comes in a couple of different ear-bud covers to fit even the daintiest of ears. It’s easy to set up so you’ll be gabbing with your gal pals in no time.


Create Personalized Postcards From the Road With iPhone App

Jul 14 2009

Imagine creating your own personalized postcards as you and your family drive from one scenic stop to the next on your summer road trip. It’s possible with an iPhone and the Postino app. It was a special treat when I recently received one of these customized postcards from friends on their road trip.


ATT CruiseCast Brings In-Car TV to 2009

Jul 08 2009

CruiseCast is paving the way for more functional in-car satellite TV, and not just for kids stuck in the backseat on long road trips.


New York Auto Show: Ford Caters to Family With Concept Van

Apr 06 2009

The Ford Transit Connect Family One concept van was designed with family use in mind. It has a ton of fabulous features, including under-floor storage for a folding stroller; a built-in changing table; large-screen TVs; a first-aid kit; and built-in dispensers for sunscreen and hand sanitizer.


Skip the SeatSnug

Mar 03 2009

There are lots of products that help keep your kid safe in the car. I like those that are easy to install and use. The SeatSnug is neither.


Venza Invites Pets Along for the Ride

Feb 25 2009

Toyota is offering aftermarket pet products to go with their 2009 Venza, so taking Fido in the car is easier and safer than ever. According to AAA, unrestrained pets in cars cause more than 30,000 accidents every year.


HitchSafe Solves Problem of Where to Stash Car Keys

Jan 30 2009

HitchSafe is a mini-safe that fits into my minivan’s tow hitch. Nice, right? It’s also great if you happen to be one of those people who are forever misplacing their car keys. You can keep a spare key in the HitchSafe and, as they say, never be locked out again.


Gadget Keeps Shopping Carts Close to Car

Jan 27 2009

If you’ve ever had to contort your body to keep your shopping cart from rolling away while you unload it, the Cart-Stopper is for you. It has a suction cup that attaches to your car and a latch on the other end that helps keep shopping carts next to your car.


Make Your Mom Life Easier With iPhone Apps

Jan 08 2009

Lucky you, you got a new Apple iPhone or iTouch for Christmas, or maybe you’ve had one for a while now. These gadgets have tons of downloadable apps that can help you in your busy mom-on-the-go life.


Ford Ends the Parallel Parking Nightmare

Dec 30 2008

I avoid parallel parking with every ounce of my being. So I was really impressed to learn that Ford is introducing an Active Park Assist feature on the 2010 Lincoln MKS.


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