May 28, 2015

For the Music Lover: powerbeats2 wireless Earphones

May 28, 2015/ Jeannie Carriere

I have these and they are fantastic. I normally do not like ear bud type headphones as they do not stay in my ear and just make my ears feel weird. But these go over your ear so they can sort of just sit in front of your ear. Very comfortable. And they are by beats so you know the sound quality is great. The extra bonus is that these are wireless! Great for working out, train rides, plane travel and so on. Who needs extra cords getting in the way? The one down side is that you cannot plug into an airplane's entertainment system.

A pair of these would make anyone happy, so why not upgrade Dad's headphones this Father's Day?

They come in 5 different colors, I have the black and red which is great. The other newer colors are also very cool. I'm loving the white one and the all red one. Photos below are courtesy of the Beats site.

Read more and buy now at the Beats website.

May 26, 2015

For the Adventurer: GoPro Camera

May 26, 2015/ Jeannie Carriere

You have probably heard about GoPro cameras by now. The camera is small and does a fantastic job at recording action videos, including great audio. There are also so many accessories now making it easier to get amazing shots no matter where you are or what you are doing. So far my husband has taken his snorkeling and race car driving (see video below!). It lives up to the hype.

A GoPro camera would let your Dad/Spouse record, relive and share all of his adventures from snorkeling to skiing to cycling to car racing to surfing. Really the sky is the limit.

They have a variety of models, starting $129.99 and going up to $499.99. With accessories galore: hemet mounts, water proof cases, surf board mounts, car mounts, chest straps and the list goes on.

Buy now on Amazon or do a little more research on the GoPro site.

Still now sure, see one in action! Here is a snippet from my husband's last racing class at Skip Barber, filmed with a GoPro Hero 3+. And by the way, if you want to really treat dad, sign him up for a racing class, try Skip Barber's 1 Day Racing School and Intro to Racing. But I will warn you, it is addictive.

May 26, 2015

For the Tech/Gadget Guy: littleBits

May 26, 2015/ Jeannie Carriere

littleBits has created a collection of functional components that snap together easily allowing the creator to invent anything! No engineer degree required.

They have many kits to choose from providing you with a nice starting point. A fantastic gift for any dad who likes to tinker and loves technology. Kids will love littleBits too, really they are like Legos for this generation. A great opportunity for a daddy/child project.

With their Smart Home Kit ($249) you can do things like build an automatic fish feeder you can control from your phone! Or find out if your dog is having barking fits while no one is home? Everything you need in in the Little Bits Smart Home Kit.

Interested in music? The Synth Kit ($159) lets you build things like your own analog synthesizer or a Spin Table.

Their CloudBit Starter Kit ($99) lets you create internet-connected devices in seconds. For instance, find out if someone rings your doorbell when you're not home or when your in your backyard hosting a cookout might not hear your doorbell.

Some of their other kits are Base Kit ($99), Premium Kit ($149), a Deluxe Kit ($199), and even a very exciting Space Kit ($149) - a collaboration wit NASA. You can also purchase individual components.

Learn more and purchase now at littleBits. Free shipping on all orders over $60.