A Seattle dad writing about tech and family travel
My wife can always tell when I have driven her car by the volume of the radio. Whenever I drive alone, I can't help but to crank up the radio so that I can hear every nuance of a song. I usually forget to turn the radio back down before turning off … [Continue reading]
We all have a natural desire to protect our home. We build fences. We lock doors. And for many families, a security system is an essential part of keeping your home secure. When we bought our first house, I had a home security system installed so … [Continue reading]
Ready for a present that will stack up against all others? When your children are home during winter break, make sure they have the toy that requires their full attention without a cord, battery or charger. TrueBalance, designed and developed in … [Continue reading]
Waterslides, candy, mummies, and a giant spider. That is just some of the fun we encountered during our latest trip to Great Wolf Lodge. The resort is decked out for its annual Howl-O-Ween festivities, which include trick-or-treating and a big dance … [Continue reading]
The Air Hogs Supernova is a kid friendly quadcopter that your child can easily control with the wave of a hand. Encased in a light, plastic org, the Air Hogs Supernova performs tricks based on your hand motions. It is simple to use and fun to play … [Continue reading]
Whenever my son has friends at the house, it is just a matter of time before he breaks out the box of dart blasters. The kids scatter across the house firing foam darts around corners and from the top of the stairs. The dog goes crazy. The darts get … [Continue reading]
Between my time spent at work, writing this blog, and taking college classes I usually spend 10-12 hours a day looking at a computer screen. My work days often begin early so I can take international conference calls. In the evenings, after I have … [Continue reading]
There are few things more satisfying than watching the grime melt away as you pressure wash your patio. I have been on a cleaning spree these past few weeks as we prepared to move out of our rental house. Carpets were cleaned, bathrooms were … [Continue reading]
Could you use a new smartphone? We have a fun giveaway for the new Moto E5 play phone, thanks to Boost Mobile. The Moto E5 features an advanced autofocus camera, an all-day battery, and fast performance—all in a water-repellent design. All of … [Continue reading]
With all of the superhero movies on the screen these days, it is surprising that it took 14 years for a sequel to the Incredibles. The original film was an instant Pixar classic and it is one of those movies that my family has watched countless … [Continue reading]