Mom's Gadgets

We had relatives from Baltimore visit us recently. When they arrived they wanted to travel to see my boys football game, but we were not able to get directions to them in time. Well with their GPS navigation system they found out where we were and was able to arrive in time for the games. Is giving people directions becoming a thing of the past? For me personally, I hope so because I am not good at giving directions.

The GPS navigation map covers millions of areas of interest, it can lead you to the closest ATMs or gas station. The large screen makes it easy to read at a glance. It also can provide the driver with real-time traffic updates. The unit can be easy removed and slipped into a bag, pocket or glove compartment. You can use it wherever you need it. I am so glad my relatives had this unit, we had a fun day of football and they were able to see their nephews play for the first time.

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?

I am a woman who often travels alone.  More than that I am a woman, who often travels alone and is clueless about the mechanics of my vehicle.  I know, I should try to learn, hey I can change my oil isn’t that good enough.  That is if I HAD to.  My dad taught me long ago.

However, if my vehicle were to loose battery power on a cold night on the side of the road I would want to be a little safer than my knowledge of cars and my abilities.  That’s why I own a Jumpstarter.  A Jumpstarter like the one Duracell sells is a great lifesaver for those of us who don’t want to be caught stranded, alone on the side of the road.

Now, though I’ve never had to use mine on the side of the road, I have used it in the comfort of my garage and it was still a lifesaver when my battery had lost its charge.  I highly recommend every mom and dad out there get one.  In fact, my dear ole dad was the one who bought mine for me!