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Time To Enjoy

Stopping in real quick on this lovely Tuesday afternoon. I have to tell you about a very cool app that was brought to my attention. Have you ever wanted to know what cool activites are going on, say, right now, in your area? Or, how about this coming up weekend, when you finally rounded up a babysitter? Dinner and dancing?! Oh no you di'int.

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Hold The Phone

Okay. So, my kid has an iPhone. And, she is two. I know. I know. Send all your hater mail to idontgiveafudge@whocares.com. I kid. I made that email up. Back to my point. Adrienne has always been a little ahead of the game when it comes to electronics. It's in her genes. So, when she got old enough to get entranced by a rattle app on my iPhone, I let her. If it subsided the screams of babyhood while grocery shopping, I was fine with it. Stone me. Go ahead.

I mean, she learned all her shapes well before her second birthday. Thanks to her Melissa & Doug wooden puzzles, me, and yes, another app. She has a pink V-tech computer that she won't touch. She also has a Barbie pocket learner. She turns her button nose up at it. But, when it comes to my phone, she will snatch it up in a second. It started getting to the point where she always wanted to play games on it. I wasn't having that. William ended up giving her an old iPhone to pacify her. We have Otterboxes on our devices, but nothing on her "new" phone. We kept having to take off our cases to ensure protection on hers. That was a hassal. Then, the lovely people over at Infantino gifted our little techie with an adorbs solution. Enter the HappiTaps Bear. Genius.

This little plush guy is essentially an iPhone or iPod cover for tiny sized humans who have the need for these electronic devices. No more worrying about her dropping it on the floor. ::finger guns:: pshew pshew.

As soon as we received it, we tried it out. Which, might I add, was right before lunch. Big mistake. She didn't want to eat any of her food, due to the fact that all she wanted to do was play on the thing. I can't blame her. I wanted to, too.

The iPhone fit in super nicely. It also came with an extra thin pad to put behind an iPod to secure snugness and a plastic ring to hook onto things. Perfect to attach to a car-seat or stroller. I was expecting the HappiTaps to have a built in clear vinyl protector for the screen. It doesn't. Scratches in the screen? Maybe. Very easy for little hands to maneuver around the touch screen? Check.

The HappiTaps bear it easy for kids to hold. It sits perfectly in a child's lap. If the thing falls to the ground, there is enough padding on both sides to protect the device. That's what we really needed.

There is also a free app called Beary Happi: Lovable Friend just for the bear protector. It's essentially the face of the bear. It's very interactive and is like the 90's Tamagotchi pet, sans the death, for toddlers. Kids can feed Beary, put him to sleep, sing along to his songs, make him tell jokes, and even squeak his nose. There are lots more activities, but you have to buy the upgrades. There's always a catch. The cuteness is seriously worth the few dollars. The only problem I have with the app is that it doesn't cut off after a prolonged period of being on. Maybe there is a setting somewhere.

All in all, I am very satisfied with this product. I have looked at other hand held devices for kids from Leapfrog and V-tech. Major dollar signs. If you have an old iPhone lying around, it would be cheaper to just turn it into a learning device for your kiddos. Buy this HappiTaps case for it. Feel at ease with knowing it will be well protected. And don't be ashamed if you catch yourself playing hide-and-seek with the teddy on the Beary app. Lovett.

Here is a little video on the guy. I could seriously squeeze the stuffin' out of this bear.

Here are the products I mentioned up there:

I Spy

Today has been pretty much uneventful. I really don't have much to talk about. I started thinking how I haven't blogged about what's inside my purse in a long minute. So, here we go.

I, per usual, had no idea what was inside of it. As it turns out, the contents were just as boring as the day. Meh.

Fendi Spy Bag - My favorite purse ever. No big deal.
Hobo International Lauren Wallet - Have had this thing for years and years. It used to be a bright teal blue. I have no idea what color that's supposed to be now. It has seen some better days.
Gushers Fruit Snacks - One never knows when hunger might strike.
Lovely Eau de Parfum by Sarah Jessica Parker - Feminine, yet very woodsy. It doesn't overpower with a floral scent. Plus, it lasts throughout the day.
iPhone 3GS in Otter Box Case - Gangster. I really want to upgrade, but don't need it. I wish I had the 4's camera, though.
Amazon Gift Card - Thanks to the fam.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Swivel Stick - I'm obsessed with chapstick. I could eat this stuff up. It smells that good. I also like how big and bulky this is. Coverage at it's finest.
Random Bangle Bracelet - I keep rando jewelry on the reg.
Expo Vis-A-Vis Wet Dry Markers - These are normally super expensive, but they were on sale. They're great for writing on glass.

So, that's what's in my bag.

This Is A Man's World

Not really, but I do love some James Brown.

I have been getting a lot of discrimination from my guy friends, saying this blog is centered around everything feminine. I talk about chick clothes, girly crafts, and housewifey recipes. It's kinda like the personal ad writes itself. I can't help it. So, I decided to try to switch it up in this post. This is dedicated to the male gender.

Gangster Rap Coloring Book at Amazon

Even guys need to sharpen up on staying in the lines. Pop open a forty, divvy out some crayons, and call it a day. Remember, color, color, pass.

The Big Lebowski Art Print at Visual Etiquette

A White Russian never looked so good.. Dude.

A TV Show About Man Caves on DIY Network

Because all guys "need" one. Learn how to build your own. Tools not included.

Pacman Whomp Tee at MetaSpace Designs

For the dubstep fans. I know there are a few.

Adidas AR 2.0 Shoes at Adidas

Any sneaker that has a "fresh collar" in it's description, seems a-okay with me.

DIY Coffee Can Lamp at Ready Made

GUY CRAFT ALERT!! How insanely cool is this? If I had some coffee cans laying around, I would totes rig this up. Or, at least, make William.

Water Proof Your Phone at Liquipel

If you are one of those people who are prone to dropping your phone in the toilet, well, this is for you. Just fish your life line out, wipe it off, maybe spray some Lysol on it, and you're good to go. Or, they claim you will be. You can test it first.

Holiday Gift Guide: Musician Addition

Gifts for your fellow band mates or music lovers. You could even reach supreme groupie status by giving something to a member of your favorite band. Either way, just don't be a friggin sideshow mess at concerts. Keep cool kids, that long-haired DJ is just a semi-normal human being, too. Eh, either way.

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