Techie ‘MomKit’ ideas For Mother’s Day
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You’re pushing the envelope, but there’s still time to go Mother’s Day shopping. These gift ideas are bundled as “momkits” to make your trip to the mall (or Amazon) a little easier. There are gifts for moms who like to work out , play golf and spend time in the garden. Each “momkit” includes a main gift and some creative extras.
1. For the New Mom
Feel free to splurge for the new mom’s first Mother’s Day. These items bring some tech flair to child-rearing and ease the burden of keeping an eye on the kids.
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Angelcare AC1200 Video Movement & Sound Monitor, $300
It’s expensive, but this new gadget is the Cadillac of baby monitors. Mom can tap into a video feed from any iOS or Android device and get alerts for sound or movement.
Baby Brezza Formula Pro, $149
Like a Keurig machine for baby formula, this gadget is a real time-saver. Moms can make formula for 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10-ounce bottles.
B Kid Starry Night Dream Station, $30
This battery-powered nightlight is ideal for kids ages 3 and up -- and for parents who need sleep. The multicolored lights and soft melody help the little ones fall asleep.
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SparkBoxToys Membership, $35
Round out your tech gifts with an online club membership. Each month, the child will receive a box of curated toys, most of them educational. A gift membership costs about $36 per month.
2. For the Golfing Mom
When it’s time to hit the links, nothing helps improve your game like a new set of clubs -- or a range-finding gadget to help mom pick the right tone on the course.
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Mizuno JPX-EZ Irons, $699
Many high-tech golf clubs are designed for experts, but this set is for everyday use. The clubs use a new Harmonic Impact Technology cavity system for longer hits.
Zepp Golf, $150
Mom will appreciate this easy-to-use swing analyzer, which employs a small device you attach to a golf glove and syncs with an iPad or iPhone. Mom can track speed, angle, tempo and more.
BirdieBox.com Membership, $45
For the avid golfer, there’s plenty of time to arrange a membership to this golf gear club. Starting at $45 per month, the kit includes tees, balls, magazines and other items.
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3. For the Gardening Mom
It’s the great American pastime -- nurturing a garden in the backyard – and there are some new tech products that make the job easier.
Click And Grow, $100
Help mom start the perfect garden with this automated plant container. It uses herb-plant cartridges that plug into a wall outlet and shine UV light at night.
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Parrot Flower Power, $50
This 1-year-old all-weather device is great for gardening. It sticks into the soil, syncs with your phone and reports on water, soil quality and more.
Cubits Seed-of-the-Month Club, $50 for a year
Available through Etsy.com, the seed club membership gives mom a pack of vegetable or herb seeds each month for a year, varying by season.
4. For the Fitness Mom
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Is mom into jogging, working out at the gym and biking? These gadgets can track steps, monitor heart rate and help her stay cool during a training session.
Garmin Edge 1000, $600
This just-released computer tracks distance and location of bike excursions. The touchscreen adjusts automatically to the ambient light and syncs with a Garmin app.
Samsung Gear Fit, $299 from Sprint
This slender watch helps with workouts and training. Built-in sensors track steps, workout times and heart rate. The watch shows incoming calls, texts and appointments.
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The North Face Better Than Naked, $50
This workout wear, designed for quick cooling, using a new technology called FlashDry that pushes moisture out to the fabric surface. Comes in orange or lavender.
5. For the Creative Mom
Want to encourage her creative side? Here are a few new products to help with scrapbooking, including an iPhone case that creates eye-catching filtered photos.
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Epson LabelWorks LW-600P Portable Label Printer, $100
This portable label maker helps with scrapbook projects. Mom can print directly from her smartphone (iPhone or Android) using letters and characters in multiple colors.
Holga iPhone 5 Lens Filter case, $29
This case for the iPhone 5/5S uses an innovative filtering system. Photos take on a pattern or unusual color to help jazz up a scrapbook project.
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Circus Twist Kits, $35
This membership club, which starts at $35 per month, includes paper products, stickers, stamps and even wood chips to add some flare to a scrapbook.
Available as a gift card, Mosaic is an app that lets mom create a physical photo album with her smartphone. The app lets her choose photos she has snapped on her phone or copied from Facebook.