Earlier this week I attended a Microsoft Preview and got a peek at some of the AMAZING things the company is launching this year. Business execs checked their brief cases and headed out to the dance floor… err… I mean play floor. The Kinect was set up all over the space and boy were people having fun!!

I should have been brave and tried it in front of the masses, but instead I quietly fist pumped in the corner following along with the group. (LOL!)

In case you didn’t read the original post I wrote about Project Natal, click here.  There is real magic in that box!

And I am actually going to be able to play it!! Check out this SUPER AWESOME GIFT – OH MY WORD!! I AM DYING. (Sorry I have to stop SCREAMING NOW!!!)

Also at the event was a preview of the new Windows Phone. I have a cousin just ITCHING to get his hands on one of those.  There were actually models to play around with… AND this display was actually functional. I checked it out and the user interface is SUPER cool. If you are in the market for a phone, be sure to check the Windows Phone when it become available. Think the Kin but better and grander.

Are you an XBox lover? Looking to check out Kinect when it comes out later this year?

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If you have a child who is a diabetic, you know that testing their blood glucose level could be like pulling teeth. Its not the most exciting thing in the world to do and kids would much rather be playing than drawing blood. Here’s a way to make it a fun activity. Bayer’s Diabetes Care recently introduced the Didget in the US. The Didget is the only blood glucose monitoring system that connects to Nintendo DS and DS Lite (the Nintendo DS and DS Lite are not needed for the system to work). This is sure to get your kid’s attention! The system rewards points for managing their blood glucose level and encourages them to unlock new game levels for an amazing gaming experience.

The Didget is designed for ages 4-14 and opens up a world of games that are so cool, your child may forget that they’re testing their glucose level. Nick Jonas is a spokeperson.

The Didget is available for under $100 at CVS.com, Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com. For more information on how the Didget can work for your child, go to www.bayerdidget.com.

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Summer season is around the corner and to the music fanatics it means concerts season!  But wait!! It gets more exciting; your favorite bands are playing for free. All thanks to the KIN SPOT events.

The KIN revolutionized the way we find out information- all via the power of social media. Information about the concerts is revealed one detail at a time on KIN’s facebook fan page, with the final locations being shared just in time for you to get out of the door and hop on the train. {DID YOU READ OUR REVIEW?}

I attended The Ting Tings concert last week and the energy was amazing. People literally ran to the location which was announced just hours before the show began. The concert lasted almost an hour with The Ting Tings playing some of the favorite songs. At the end of the show we even got free t-shirts and signed disks!

Be sure to follow KIN on facebook and twitter.
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Here’s a smart phone for the younger set!  LeapFrog® has created the Chat & Count Cell Phone – which keeps little hands away from mom or dad’s cell phone and provides a fun, educational experience. Your child can sing along to songs about counting and practice how to use a telephone through engaging phone routines. There are over 15 different phone activities to explore on the Chat & Count Cell Phone - which makes long waits in the doctor’s office or car rides way more fun. Plus, kids can even call their puppy pal, Scout. The Chat & Count Phone requires 3 AAA batteries and is for ages 18-36 months old. $14.99. Visit LeapFrog® for more information and to purchase.

*Company sent a sample for review.*

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