Toys and Gadgets: All-New Turtle Beach Recon Chat for Xbox One

Turtle Beach Recon Chat

Turtle Beach Recon Chat
If you’re an Xbox One gamer looking for a low cost Chat gaming headset solution, the all-new Turtle Beach RECON CHAT may fit the bill. Slated for a May 2017 release, the RECON CHAT headset for Xbox One aims to deliver a host of innovative features and functionality.

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Best of the 2017 New York International Auto Show

2017 NY Auto Show

2017 NY Auto Show
You can always tell the theme of the NY Auto Show. I couldn’t help notice the emphasis on electric and hybrid-powered vehicles. Huge banners as well as giant flying pigs boldly announced innovation. Despite the Trump administration’s recent reversal of environmental standards for the automotive industry, forward progress remained intact. We picked the best in show.

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Recycle Your Toys courtesy of Tom’s of Maine and TerraCycle

toys space

toys space
You’ve waded through the growing pile of children’s toys in your home. Much like a bizzaro Santa Claus, you’ve entertained the idea of reclaiming your space by removing the whole lot. Yet, deep down, you recognize the long term trauma that would result from completely giving into your impulse. And yet, doing nothing will not solve the problem either. Enter Tom’s of Maine and TerraCycle with their #LessWasteChallenge to the rescue.

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S1E6 – The CuteMonster Show – Dr. Lynne Kenney talks about Anxious Kids

Dr. Lynne Kenney

Dr. Lynne Kenney
In this episode of the The CuteMonster Show I spoke with Dr. Lynne Kenney about some of her ideas on how parents can effectively bring calm to anxious children. We also discussed how parents can self-regulate themselves, as well as how to bring balance for those working at home. There’s just so much invaluable information in this episode about addressing anxiety that I recommend parents and adults without kids to listen too.

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King Kong: Skull Island is on like Donkey Kong

King Kong Skull Island

King Kong Skull Island
King Kong is back. The iconic big ape that’s graced movie screens since 1933 returns for another cinematic adventure in King Kong: Skull Island. Featuring an all star cast including Tom Hiddleston, Samuel Jackson, John Goodman, John C. Reilly, and Brie Larson, the producers of 2014’s Godzilla continue their mission to create a monster movie universe for modern audiences.

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Fun Videos from Around the Web – King Kong and the Batmobile

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video
There’s always something happening in NYC including visits from King Kong and Batman’s new Justice League version of the Batmobile. The big gorilla has captivated audiences since gracing the big silver screen in 1933. So too the Dark Knight appearing for the very first time in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. American Pop Culture always seems to find entertaining ways to connect us with these enduring icons.

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S1E5 – The CuteMonster Show – Julie Kerwin talks IAmElemental Female Action Figures

IAmElemental

IAmElemental
In this episode of The CuteMonster Show podcast I spoke with Chief Elemental Officer Julie Kerwin about IAmElemental. Her toy company sparked the Toy Industry discussion about the role female action figures play in the 21st century. Listen as Julie weighs in on IAmElemental’s mission as well as what the future may hold for the toy company.

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S1E4 – The CuteMonster Show – Jim, Vera, and Beau Talk Toys

cutemonster show podcast

cutemonster show podcast
In this episode of The CuteMonster Show podcast I spoke with Jim Lin from The Busy Dad Blog, Vera Sweeney from Lady and the Blog, and Beau Coffron from Lunchbox Dad about the state of Toys. Considering the 2017 New York Toy Fair takes place this weekend, having unique and invaluable insights from parents should spark the interest of toy manufacturers.

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Everything is Awesome with THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

LEGO Batman Movie

LEGO Batman Movie
If you’re a Batman fan and really, why wouldn’t you be, then you’ve heard of the new The LEGO Batman Movie. In a world where LEGO and Batman co-exist, one wouldn’t necessarily think about pairing the two together. Yet The LEGO Movie proved the dark knight fit in awesomely. Hence, the creation of the solo film aptly titled The LEGO Batman Movie.

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