For Geeky Kids: Top 5 Outdoor Toys
By Margaret Mason (from Mighty Girl) on May 26, 2010
Summer's almost here, and your child is still surgically attached to the nearest glowing screen. If you'd like to nudge your kids outdoors without the ensuing drama, these gadgets for kids will hold their attention while they take in a little fresh air.
Discovery Sky and Land Telescope, $160
A telescope strong enough to let kids view the craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn, or the skeletons in the neighbors' closets.
Swim Video Mask, $99
Films hands-free video up to 15 feet underwater. And you thought it was tough to get the kids out of the pool before.
LED Bubble Blower, $7 Attach the bubble container to the bottom of this flashing blaster. For $7, you get no-spill bubbles and a neighborhood light show when the BBQ runs late.
Hello Kitty FRS Family Radio Service Communicators, $26Hello, Kitty? Come in, Kitty, over. Pink walkie talkies for princess commando units. Now your kid can yell, "Mom! Watch this! Watch this! WATCH THIS!" from up to two miles away.
EyeClops Night Vision Infared Stealth Binoculars, $50
Real infrared technology lets kids see what's going on in the backyard after the sun goes down. Hopefully not much.
What toys help get your family through the summer? Give us your tips!
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Margaret Mason is the author of No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog, publisher of Mighty Mighty Media, and a Twitter power user (@Maggie). Her personal blog, Mighty Girl was recently nominated for a SxSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and she was named one of Silicon Valley's Top 50 Influencers by Now Public.
EyeClops Night Vision Infared Stealth Binoculars, $50
Real infrared technology lets kids see what's going on in the backyard after the sun goes down. Hopefully not much.
What toys help get your family through the summer? Give us your tips!
Read more by Maggie Mason: 5 Cool, Easy Ways to Display Snapshots The Wired Pet Owner: Top 5 Pet Gadgets Top 5 Lapdesks: Spend More Time in Bed Gadget Case Roundup: Keep Your Gear Safe4 Tips for Creating an Inspiring Office, 5 Super Useful Camera Accessories, Five Small Camera Bags for the Casual Photographer, Gift Guide for Geeks, 6 Unique Tools for Better Photos, Budget Tech Gifts Under $50, Mighty Girl's 2010 Resolution
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Margaret Mason is the author of No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog, publisher of Mighty Mighty Media, and a Twitter power user (@Maggie). Her personal blog, Mighty Girl was recently nominated for a SxSW Lifetime Achievement Award, and she was named one of Silicon Valley's Top 50 Influencers by Now Public.
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