Ideas I shared on WBAL-TV this morning for Mom:

Digital Photo Frames:

1. Cevia.com – The Ceiva ushered in the era of digital picture frames. This frame needs no pc, can use memory cards from your digital camera or you can upload photos directly to the frame. Perfect for the out-of-town relative or technophobes who dont want to use a computer to see images. Give Mom a custom designed CEIVA – Stylish, sporty, sweet or sunny, there’s a design for your mom. Choose from over 1,000 high quality vinyl skins that are easy to apply and remove, or create your own design! Specials are happening online.   Best Buy also carries these items.

2. HP Digital Photo Frame – http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/KJ154AA%2523ABA

3. TomTom GPS – my favorite (right now) GPS device, easy to use, clear interface, wide screen and it speaks street names which is absolutley needed. Costs about $399– http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=383&Category=0&Lid=4

4. The AT&T Palm Centro Smart Phone for the Exec Mom or the Soccer Mom or BOTH.  The Glacier White color phone is awesome. Many applications, email, internet, instant messaging, camera, full qwerty keyboard and ONLY $99. More here: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=Palm%C2%AE%20Centro%20-%20Glacier%20White&q_sku=sku1190113

5. The Flip video camera – $99 & up. This handy little dude is easy to use, starts up in like 3 seconds which helps you catch those precious moments. Runs on AA batteries and can record up ot 30 or 60 mins of video and with the hidden USB connector you connect it easily to your computer and wa-la you can access your video on your pc (unless you have a MAC like me, then you need to have converter software to convert the file from .avi). More info: http://www.theflip.com/index_flip.shtml

6. I suggested Blogging as an opportunity for those Moms who have some extra time on their hands (when does that ever happen). There are some possibilities if you have a distinct expertise and a really niche interest. I received alot of interest from this idea and will post a full article with steps over the next week.