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Kids being kids, tend to run around all over the place with their sense of awe and wonder surrounding them. Of course, in a safe and familiar environment, you have absolutely nothing to worry about, but what happens when they are out in a public area, or in a foreign country? Traveling then would take on a whole new toll on you as the parent, since you will have to deal with unfamiliar territory while keeping tab of things. Kids who want to play hide-and-seek might just exacerbate the situation and light your already short fuse, leading to a spoilt holiday. Why not take the necessary precautions beforehand with the Motorola Talkabout MG160 two-way radio?

The Motorola Talkabout MG160 two-way radio happens to be the perfect tool for kids under the elementary age group, where they will be able to explore and play around the place, and yet remain in touch with mom and dad who are in the vicinity. The two-way radios are not only compact in size, but they are also easy to use. You will be able to slide it into your pocket in a jiffy, or attach it to your belt thanks to the included belt clips. The radios are touted to deliver reliable communications for outdoor adventures or weekend camping trips, at the neighborhood park or even the annual family vacation to a theme park, while ensuring that the kids have a degree of independence without having to worry about clocking up high cell phone fees at the end of the month. This is all the more true when you take into consideration roaming fees.

Kids should have no trouble using the simple push-to-talk (PTT) button, where it allows them to immediately communicate with their friends or family members. Not only that, there is also the call tone feature that allows mom and dad to get their child’s attention before they begin to talk. It will run on three AA batteries which offer around 20 hours of talk time, with a range of up to 16 miles, tops. Each pair will cost you $29.99 if you’re interested.

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It’s no secret that kids these days love their technology. It’s not unusual to find kids glued to their phones or computers. There aren’t to many little gizmos out there that actually encourage kids to connect and interact with their buddies, especially younger kids. It would be nice to have a little gadget gift for the elementary school set.

Well, here it is, check out Hallmark’s Text Bands, cute little watch-like bands that help your little ones swap messages, words, or secrets, and inside jokes by wearing one of these fashionable bands and then bumping fists, shaking hands, high-fiving, or a half a dozen other ways we haven’t even thought of.

Simply choose a starter band, that comes equipped with a text module, and that’s where the fun begins. When your kids see other kids wearing a Text Band, they can instantly transfer their messages from band to band. Bands themselves can also be changed and traded, with many colors and themes available.

Set up is easy, simply enter up to 10 characters into the screen on the band , and swap them with a fist bump or hand shake. The bands light up as the message transfers from band to band and your Text Band holds up to 24 messages at a time, giving kids the perfect excuse to connect with their friends again and again. A great stocking stuffer, for under 10 bucks, at amazon.com.
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When you were a wee lad, what kind of toys did you have? Most of us who were not all that well off had to settle for some pieces of crayons and perhaps a few sheets of paper, while others had nothing but a cardboard box which could be turned into a spaceship, a pirate’s ship, or even a castle, and how about one of those Formula 1 race cars? In this day and age, imagination among kids seem to have died somewhat, as special effects has made watching movies a whole lot more passive. Lord of the Rings fans will find the $129.99 Hobbit Sting FX Sword something worth purchasing, where in the books (and movies), each time an orc is detected, Sting would start to glow to alert the wielder.

Well, with the Hobbit Sting FX Sword, you no longer need to pretend with a wooden sword that it glows when your neighbor’s kids are around, where all you need to do is twist the sword, and it will begin to glow. Of course, no Middle Earth magic is involved here, just a pair of good old AA batteries would get the job done. Don’t expect this to be a guaranteed way of detecting the presence of orcs, much less your boss!
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I remember the saying from my grandparents, “a penny saved is a penny earned”. Well, the effects of inflation were probably not as pronounced back in the day, and a dollar could travel a whole lot further, too. Still, it is never too late to start saving up for a rainy day, and getting your young one started right from his or her early years is a good habit to inculcate. Perhaps you might need a push in the right direction with the correct modernized tool to keep up with the times, and Thinkgeek has got your back with the cleverly named $69.99 Porkfolio, a Wi-Fi enabled smart piggy bank.

Instead of coming in the form of a traditional porcelain porker that requires a hammer to open without letting you know on just how much money you have saved inside, the Porkfolio is a whole lot smarter than its ancestors. After all, most things with Internet connectivity tend to be on the brighter side, and the Porkfolio is one of them. It will be able to keep track of the existing balance, while letting you set financial goals as long as it remains connected. There is also a built-in accelerator that helps detect movement and/or theft, while it delivers positive reinforcement for savings as its nose will light up like Rudolph each time a U.S. coin is inserted. The Porkfolio has a maximum storage space of $100 worth of quarters, and is powered by a couple of AA batteries.
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What does it take these days to capture the attention of your young ones? Well, it does seem as though you will need something that is louder and brighter, with most probably some battery power required to deliver the amount of multimedia capability that can capture the imagination of the masses. Pen and paper? That is pretty much an archaic idea by now, but if you want to introduce them to the joys of drawing and doodling without having to cut down any more trees, then the £19.99 Boogie Board Jot 4.5 LCD eWriter would fit the bill nicely.

The Boogie Board Jot 4.5 LCD eWriter would arrive in a choice of blue, pink and red shades, making it an eco-friendly electronic alternative to paper. Not only that, since it is meant to be used by kids, it is no surprise then, to see it arrive with a shatter-proof Reflex LCD screen. Not only that, Boogie Board claims that it is good for up to 50,000 erases, which roughly translates to approximately 7 to 10 years on average, which by then your little one would have outgrown it a long time ago. Each Boogie Board Jot 4.5 LCD eWriter would come with a stylus that is stashed away on the side for easy portability.
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