Mom's Gadgets

Anyone with pets or children should have an Automotive Wireless Video Parking Reverse n Sensor. As a driver I believe the most vulnerable time is when we are backing up our vehicle. The fear is that a bike or possibly an animal is lying behind one of the back wheels. Or worse yet, a child. Recently singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman had a family tragedy where this device could have been a lifesaver. Hopefully in the future they will make this gadget mandatory in all vehicles.

The Automotive Video Parking Sensor License Plate Bracket has built-in sensors so you can see if there is an animal or person in close proximity to your vehicle. When the sensor on the back license plate detects an object within 3 feet, the wireless receiver inside the car will relay a sounding alert . As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the alert becomes louder and faster. The good news is the wireless device will not interfere with your AM/FM or even satellite radio.

This would be the perfect gift for a young family or as a baby shower gift.

Growing up I loved to read, so much so that my parents would have to MAKE me turn out my bedroom light or lamp.  Later in life I discovered the clip on light, or reading light that is perfect for reading a book in bed. I even found a travel sized one at the dollar store that was perfect for traveling. I used it during college.  It was so useful to have to read by especially late night study times.

I’m sure there are other uses you can find for such a light.  They make these in other styles and models that work well with seeing under your car hood for example or illuminating the interior of your car to read while someone else is driving or to read your map on vacation at night.

There are many uses for this handy gadget which I’m sure you may think of that I haven’t mentioned.  It makes a perfect gift for almost anyone in your life, so remember that when birthdays come or the holidays are approaching.  Inexpensive but useful, what coul be a better gift?

My husband and I just got got back from a trip to North Carolina.  We flew there but then after landing got a rental car and drove the 20 or so miles to the convention center to the conference I was attending.  This was new unchartered territory for us, so we had taken my husband’s TomTom GPS system along.  Boy, was I glad we did.  The ever familiar, robot like voice of the TomTom assuredly telling us which left or right to take was a welcomed sound in the tiny little rental car.

I have been repeatedly impressed with this gadget as we have used it on a couple of family vacations, and other trips around.  We purchased it after I had a horrible experience getting lost in New Orleans, and after returning there with good ole Tom, I was glad to have made the purchase.  Tom will definitely not allow you to get lost.  Its touchscreen and easy use features are a must for anyone who travels.

In fact, the only issue we’ve had with Tom is keeping him charged up so that we can enjoy his presence throughout the trip.