Mother’s day is coming soon. Instead of getting her flowers, why not get her a gift that’s unique and that she can really use? Here are my suggestions of gifts that will score some points with mom.
For the Musical Mom – Sonos PLAY:1
This compact, powerful speaker is perfect for mom’s me time. She can stream all of her favourite music and play millions of songs and playlists from popular music services like Deezer, Rdio, Songza or listen to radios throughout the world. Sonos’ unified app allows for wireless control of the speaker, from any phone or tablet. Also humidity resistant, the PLAY:1 is perfect for when mom takes a nice, relaxing bath while listening to her favourite music. Read my review of the PLAY:1 here.
For the mom on a schedule – WeMo Switch + Motion
WeMo allows the busy mom to control home appliances and electronics, letting her turn devices like the coffee maker on and off remotely and set schedules for specific home appliances and electronics. Operating over Wi-Fi and mobile internet via her smartphone, mom can control what’s happening at home from anywhere. She can also set electronics and devices to be turned on and off by one’s motion, facilitating life at home. I reviewed the WeMo line of products recently and you can read my review here.
For the safety-minded mom – NetCam HD Wi-Fi Camera
Easy to set up, this camera will give mom a chance to keep an eye on what is happening at home from her tablet or smartphone. This is ideal to watch for the kids, pets, or even grand-parents living at home. The NetCam HD is the next best thing to being there. It will send her an email notification when it detects movement, allowing peace of mind anywhere. Mom can even record the memorable moments she witnesses through the camera. Read the review on it here.
For the mom on the go – Motorola Moto G
The Motorola Moto G is a great choice for a mom who needs a cell phone. It has all the features that moms need to stay in touch, be it by voice or by e-mail. It has a good quality camera for stills and video that’s easy to use. Plus it’s water resistant which I am sure that mom will appreciate. Read the review on it here.
For the mom who takes a lot of photos – Canon SELPHY CP900 Compact Photo Printer
Most moms take a lot of photos of their kids. Canon gives her a way to share them with family and friends. The Canon SELPHY CP900 Compact Photo Printer prints drug store quality photos wirelessly, or straight from a phone, PictBridge compatible camera, memory card or USB memory stick. It’s quick and easy to set up and use. Read the review here.
For the mom on the move – 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
If mom needs to get the kids to and from hockey practise, piano lessons, or anywhere else, there’s no safer way to do it than to drive the 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD. Not only will it get the kids there in style, it will get them there in safety as it has all wheel drive, and a full suite of safety features including City Safety which will stop the Volvo if you don’t take action quick enough to avoid an accident. Plus it’s big enough to hold all the gear that kids tend to have these days. Mom couldn’t ask for anything more. Read the five part review here.
For the Mom who wants to relax or work – Asus VivoTab Note 8
This is a tablet that has a dual personality. Besides coming with Netflix and Kindle apps to help her to relax, the Asus VivoTab Note 8 also comes with Microsoft Office to help her to be productive. Plus it comes with a full version of Windows 8.1 which will allow her to run any application that she needs. Mom would definitely appreciate this tablet. Read the review here.
For the mom who likes to communicate – netTALK WiFi Duo
The netTALK WiFi Duo is a VoIP (voice over IP) product that allows mom to communicate with family and friends cheaply utilizing a wired or WiFi network and a Internet connection. It’s easy to setup and you simply plug a regular phone into it to use it. She’ll thank you for all the money that she’ll save on long distance charges. Read my review here.
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The IT Nerd Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s day is coming soon. Instead of getting her flowers, why not get her a gift that’s unique and that she can really use? Here are my suggestions of gifts that will score some points with mom.
For the Musical Mom – Sonos PLAY:1
This compact, powerful speaker is perfect for mom’s me time. She can stream all of her favourite music and play millions of songs and playlists from popular music services like Deezer, Rdio, Songza or listen to radios throughout the world. Sonos’ unified app allows for wireless control of the speaker, from any phone or tablet. Also humidity resistant, the PLAY:1 is perfect for when mom takes a nice, relaxing bath while listening to her favourite music. Read my review of the PLAY:1 here.
For the mom on a schedule – WeMo Switch + Motion
WeMo allows the busy mom to control home appliances and electronics, letting her turn devices like the coffee maker on and off remotely and set schedules for specific home appliances and electronics. Operating over Wi-Fi and mobile internet via her smartphone, mom can control what’s happening at home from anywhere. She can also set electronics and devices to be turned on and off by one’s motion, facilitating life at home. I reviewed the WeMo line of products recently and you can read my review here.
For the safety-minded mom – NetCam HD Wi-Fi Camera
Easy to set up, this camera will give mom a chance to keep an eye on what is happening at home from her tablet or smartphone. This is ideal to watch for the kids, pets, or even grand-parents living at home. The NetCam HD is the next best thing to being there. It will send her an email notification when it detects movement, allowing peace of mind anywhere. Mom can even record the memorable moments she witnesses through the camera. Read the review on it here.
For the mom on the go – Motorola Moto G
The Motorola Moto G is a great choice for a mom who needs a cell phone. It has all the features that moms need to stay in touch, be it by voice or by e-mail. It has a good quality camera for stills and video that’s easy to use. Plus it’s water resistant which I am sure that mom will appreciate. Read the review on it here.
For the mom who takes a lot of photos – Canon SELPHY CP900 Compact Photo Printer
Most moms take a lot of photos of their kids. Canon gives her a way to share them with family and friends. The Canon SELPHY CP900 Compact Photo Printer prints drug store quality photos wirelessly, or straight from a phone, PictBridge compatible camera, memory card or USB memory stick. It’s quick and easy to set up and use. Read the review here.
For the mom on the move – 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD
If mom needs to get the kids to and from hockey practise, piano lessons, or anywhere else, there’s no safer way to do it than to drive the 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD. Not only will it get the kids there in style, it will get them there in safety as it has all wheel drive, and a full suite of safety features including City Safety which will stop the Volvo if you don’t take action quick enough to avoid an accident. Plus it’s big enough to hold all the gear that kids tend to have these days. Mom couldn’t ask for anything more. Read the five part review here.
For the Mom who wants to relax or work – Asus VivoTab Note 8
This is a tablet that has a dual personality. Besides coming with Netflix and Kindle apps to help her to relax, the Asus VivoTab Note 8 also comes with Microsoft Office to help her to be productive. Plus it comes with a full version of Windows 8.1 which will allow her to run any application that she needs. Mom would definitely appreciate this tablet. Read the review here.
For the mom who likes to communicate – netTALK WiFi Duo
The netTALK WiFi Duo is a VoIP (voice over IP) product that allows mom to communicate with family and friends cheaply utilizing a wired or WiFi network and a Internet connection. It’s easy to setup and you simply plug a regular phone into it to use it. She’ll thank you for all the money that she’ll save on long distance charges. Read my review here.
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