Lean Into It: Tools For Teaching Tots Cursive If Their Schools Don't Do It


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Tools For Teaching Cursive Writing

Add Indiana to the growing list of states that won't require tots to learn cursive writing. The state recently announced plans to remove cursive handwriting requirements from second grad curriculums, leaving the decision up to individual school districts. When we first discussed the issue, many LilSugar readers agreed that there should be a greater focus on typing skills than script. But for Read more

Editor's Picks: July Must Haves


Updated 07/01/11 6:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

July News and Must-Haves

It's all about color this month, LOTS of color. If the Resort 2012 collections are any indication, neon isn't going anywhere, so we're stocking up now on the bold hues. Like a moth to a flame, we're continuing our addiction to striped shirts, as it seems like high Summer is the best time to don the crisp print, but we're also looking at some unexpected accessories to freshen up our wardrobe. Read Read more

SF Adds Electric Car Charging Stations: Here's a Few of Our Favorite Models!


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Electric and Hybrid Cars

Thanks in part to skyrocketing gas prices, earth-friendly electric cars are getting more popular in America. While home owners have the luxury of adding an electric car charger to their garages, apartment dwellers (like myself) are not so lucky. Fact is, I would definitely consider an electric car purchase if more charging stations were made publicly available. So imagine my excitement when I Read more

5 Apps to Download on Your Nookcolor


Updated 04/27/11 11:49 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Nookcolor Android Apps

Barnes & Noble announced a big update to its Nookcolor ereader this morning, which allows Android apps to run on the Nookcolor. Essentially, it's now a sweet hybrid tablet at an awesome price — just $249! If you're a Nookcolor owner and haven't already checked out the 100 or so apps that are available for download now on your ereader (more coming soon — B&N has opened up the platform Read more

10 Ways to Encourage Babies to Develop Language Skills


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Encouraging Language Development in Babies

Don't tell the producers of The King's Speech, but a few "ums" and "uhs" in mama's daily lexicon may actually be beneficial when talking to tots! According to a new study just released in Developmental Science, the little stumbles in adult language actually help tots learn language more effectively – signaling toddlers' minds that they are about to learn something new. To ensure that your Read more

5 Alternatives to the Flip Camcorder


Updated 04/14/11 12:28 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Cisco Flip Camera Alternatives

Cisco announced this morning that it would be discontinuing the popular Flip Camcorder lineup and laying off 550 employees to boot. While I've been a Flip fan since the beginning, you can't help but notice the upswing in smartphone use to capture on-the-go videos. But if you don't want to rely solely on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device to record your life, check out these handy pocket Read more