Need a new best friend for your child? There’s an app for that. Talking Apps for Android Phones from PhoneLiving are the new standard for educational technology!
Each 3D character talks and interacts with your child! When you speak to the character, the character will actually speak your words back. Cool! And you can interact in other amazing ways: slide a finger to make a character laugh or giggle, tap the character to make them sad or silly, press a button to make them sing or play an instrument…the possibilities are endless. You can even “feed” them to increase their hunger meter.
There are over 100 3D characters available currently for droids, and iPhone apps will be available in 2012. And no matter your OS, the free downloads do NOT have in-app ads.
PhoneLiving Talking Apps are perfect for long car rides, having company over or any other time mom needs a little break from screaming kids. Its education, interaction, friendship and tranquility all in one app. We’re down with that download!
Get your motor running! The Harley Davidson Rocking Motorcycle ($139) is officially licensed and bedroom legal. This little replica Harley Davidson Softail features solid wood construction and crazy details, from the finish decals to the leatherette seat and sound effects. It’s an indestructible homage to a true American classic. Ride safe, ride hard, ride free. 
Take Five! The Personalized Jr. Director’s Chair from Baby Gift Idea ($41) is definitely a scene stealer. It comes in either Primary, which is a canvas seat, or White, which is a mesh seat. Either way, both are strong enough for an adult, but made for your little star. Personalized via a heat transfer process at no extra charge! Set the stage for fun!
Good glove, big hit! The Personalized Baseball Glove from GoToBaby ($99.95) will be a go-to for your kids for years to come. The genuine leather beauty, which comes in pink or blue, can be personalized with their name and, if desired, birthday, for a one-of-a-kind keepsake. It may not give them Ozzie Smith defense, but it’ll look great in their room, and they’ll never forget opening up the box. Show some customized leather!
Watch the beat! Jamtown Junior ($44.95) is an incredible way to introduce your little Gene Krupa to his or her life in percussion. Kit comes with a playalong CD, rhythm cards, 30-page practice book, carrying bag and – get this – a pair of clave, a shaker and a drum with double headed goatskin, all hand-carved by village artisans in Peru and Bali. From a simple 4/4 backbeat to crazy poly-rhythm syncopation, Jamtown Junior is THE place to start.
Batter UP! The Personalized Little Slugger Baseball Bat ($18.50) will be an irreplaceable hardball heirloom. This 18” x ½” hardwood bat, which is made by Rawlings, can be personalized with any name in two 20-character lines. Your little power hitter will love having their own model bat, perfect for hanging on the wall or just holding while watching the playoffs. You’ll be hitting .300 with this one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Lunch gets a green makeover with the Kids Konserve Lunch Kit. ($42) No toss away brown bags here! This kit contains a recycled cotton sack, two containers, stainless steel bottle, food kozy and a napkin, all of course made without a hint of BPA, Lead or Phthalates. Use all components together, or mix and match. Either way, your kids will be lean, mean and green in the afternoon. 
You had one and you loved it! Time for your kids to dig the 70’s Hopper from Petit Tresor. ($49) This fantastic throwback is exactly as you remember it: get on, bounce and have a blast. Of course you didn’t know you were actually getting exercise on your hopper, and neither will your little ones! It’s just fun, is all: retro for you, big kicks for them. And this is much more dignified than sharing your ‘70s wardrobe…
Real monkeys are impractical and nasty. The 5 Little Monkeys Chain Link Mobile from Modern Mobiles ($65) is a much better bet. This gorgeous mobile features five laser cut 1/8 wood monkeys that are ready to hang out and shoot the breeze. Your little one will be mesmerized for hours with these playful primates in their room. Beautiful, tough, and best of all, no diapers required. 
We colored on the table as kids. And we got sent to our rooms! Your kids, however, can go nuts with the Super Art Table from Alex Toys. ($250) This is the Swiss Army Knife of toy sets! It’s a hardwood table with chalkboard surface, with built-in cup holders, a paper roll holder, paper cutter, lead-free finish and a canvas storage bag. And did we mention the chalkboard surface? Your table and walls are safe. For now…
