I can’t believe it!  I went looking for posts about the Wii and found that although I have talked about my PS3  and XBox 360, I haven’t talked about the Wii.  How absurd, I mean to say, one of my favorite games is played on the Wii – Animal Crossing: City Folk.

Paula and I brought the Wii quite some time ago when we upgraded from the GameCube Console ( although I haven’t yet manage to part with my gamecube). The main reason being that we love playing Animal Crossing and more so now than ever, because we can visit each others town through our wifi networks.

So we don’t even have to be in the same room, or across the hall as we were in Bangkok, to play this as an interactive game.

Believe me if you are looking for a gaming platform that the whole family can enjoy then you can’t go past the Wii and you if you aren’t into shoot em ups then you really want to try Animal Crossing.

But Firstly the Wii gaming platform:

Here is a compact unit that has 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports and a slot for SD memory expansion.

The processing chip was developed with IBM and the graphics chipset is from ATI.  Unlike the other gaming systems that have a tray to hold the discs, the Wii has a single, self loading media slot that lets you play both  the 12-centimeter optical discs that have been designed for use in the new system as well as any of your favorite Nintendo GameCube discs.

I was playing my gamecube Animal Crossing game until the new one with all the added interactive functionality was released.

There is no clunky controller to manage. Even the littlies can hold onto the Wii Remote Controller which is about the size of a tv remote control. Now this remote has the most amazing functionality.  There are acellerometers within the controller that measure your movement in all directions and speeds.  So when you are playing tennis the remote becomes your raquet,  when playing games like Zelda – it becomes your sword and in a first person shooting game it serves as your firearm that you point to shoot the enemy. 

 There is also an additional accessory, the Nunchuck which gives you additional trigger buttons.  Up to four controllers can be linked at the one time and the Wii makes use of standard Bluetooth wireless technology.

The contoller comes with a comfortable non slip sleeve.

 What’s in the Box:

• Nintendo Wii Game Console
• one (1) Wii Remote controller with Wii Remote Jacket
• one (1) Nunchuk controller
• Wii Sports
• sensor bar
• power cord
• standard composite cable
• stand

And the beauty of having Wii Sports included is that you have hours of fun right from the time of opening the box.

Kids and parents alike love tough toys that will stand up to rough play.

And that’s  just what you are going to  get with this great looking KidKraft Harley Davidson Roaring Softail Rocker.

Sure there are all sorts of different rocking horses out there but how many of them come with a sound chip that reproduces that distinctive V-Twin rumble?  Your kid will be able to take to the great open road on his or her very own Harley replica bike.

This is a great little rocking horse.

First things first. It’s stable. The wide stance and anti tip base of the 2 rockers means you won’t have to worry about the entire thing tipping over when your kid tucks in to a swooping tight turn on the asphalt.

The entire thing is built out of wood. So it’s heavy and durable, weighing in at about 25 pounds.

This is a rocker that a child can grow into. It’s good for all kids aged 3 to 8.

The Harley rocker comes with a lot of detail. The bike has a great set of mirrors, a headlight, plush seat, a fantastic orange and black paint scheme as well as Harley decals.

This isn’t just some toy that’s designed to look like a generic motorcycle. It’s patterned off the Harley Softail model, one of the company’s most popular bike frames.

What We Like:

• We love the low center of gravity. There’s no need to worry about it tipping over during play.

• The attention to detail is amazing, from the cushy seat down to the paintwork detailing the V-Twin engine. This rocker is a real eye catcher.

• Finally the price can’t be beat. The Harley rocker has so many little added features like the sound chip that make it so much more than just another rocking horse.

BUY NOW and give your child a gift they will get hours of fun from.

Keeping records and taking notes has come a long way from the days of furiously trying to scribble down a teacher’s notes or record minutes of a meeting in a spiral notebook. For years we were able to use mini tape recorders to get the job done. But still there was the problem of transcribing the notes and having enough tape to get the job done.

Luckily now we have digital voice recorders. They work similar to an MP3 player. Everything is recorded digitally which means the unit can just be plugged into a computer and the entire file downloaded

If you are looking for a digital voice recorder to make recording class lectures or personal note taking a breeze then you simply can’t go past “ The Best Digital Voice Recorder”.

The best digital voice recorder has the following features:

It can pick up voices up to 40′ feet away. This means you can place it on the top of a conference table and be assured that every member’s voice will get into the record. It has patented recording software that will remove long pauses in conversation. This saves battery and memory as well as time later on when you’re reviewing the audio file.

The recording technology not only eliminates long pauses but it also reduces background noise. This means the speech you hear is nice and clear. Those letters and words that sound so similar when muffled now will pop out clear as a bell.

The best digital voice recorder connects easily to a computer via a USB connection. There’s no need to try and rig together a bunch of different wires to get the thing to work.

What We Like:

• Small compact design is wonderful. It fits in a pocket easily. It’s so small that you don’t notice carrying it around. Perfect for those times when you have that great idea while you are driving.

• It lasts a long time. The battery is rated for 32 hours of operation. You won’t have to worry about installing fresh batteries every time you use it.

• Recording length is superb in low resolution mode you can record for 132 hours.

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It’s your big day and just maybe you are looking for something a little different to decorate your beautiful wedding cake.

For something different why not show the world your love by decorating your cake with a special picture of you both using this sturdy acrylic Photo Cake Topper

After all there is no reason why you should follow tradition by decorating your cake with the traditional bride and groom statues.

This heart shaped Photo Cake topper can hold two of your favorite photos, back to back with one on the front and one on the back and let your love for each other be seen from all angles, by all your family and friends.

This photo cake topper is only restricted to use on wedding cakes, it can also be used for other special occasions with great effect. Why not decorate birthday cakes with a baby photo on one side and a recent picture on the other, and how about for anniversaries, show a picture from the original wedding date and a recent image of the happy couple.

The photo cake topper measures 4inches by 4 inches and is a 1/2 inch thick.

This would make a lovely gift for the bride and groom to be.

This photo cake topper is not only limited to displaying photos on wedding cakes, it works great for all sorts of special occasions such as birthdays, baby showers and  anniversaries.  And just think of how lovely it would look on an anniversary cake with a recent photo of the happy couple on one side and a picture from the original wedding date  on the other.

Details:
Size: Measures 4″ by 4″ by a 1/2 inch thick
Materials: Acrylic

Where Can I Buy This Photo Cake Topper? Amazon

Has you teenage girl got her first car?, or maybe you are looking for something for the lady of the house for mothers day, birthday or xmas!

Perhaps she needs new car accessories,  then you cant go wrong if you give her a gift of these totally great looking car seat covers.

Women simply love pink and the safari pink zebra car accessory set will go a long way to dressing up her car in the latest fashion.

These Low Back Zebra skin seat covers have been designed to fit any car,  SUV, truck or van that has regular bucket seats.

The safari set is made from high grade heavy weight acrylic fabric that has a delightful velvet and furry feel that women will love.

This is the 11pc Safari Pink Zebra Print Car Floor Mats, Low Back Seat Covers, Steering Wheel Cover & Shoulder Pad car accessories  set which includes:

• 2 pieces of  pink Zebra print car seat covers
• 4 pieces  Zebra print mat with nibbed tip backing (2 front pieces measuring 27″ X 17.25″, and 2 back pieces measuring 17.5″ X 13.25″)
• 2 separate head rest cover.
• Steering wheel cover to fit a steering wheel 14.5″ -16″ in diameter.
• 2 seat belt covers

The lady in your life will thank you for this gift to update her car.

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Your youngster will love wearing this NASA Flight Jacket which is just like the jackets worn by the astronauts and flight crews.

The jacket is designed on the lines of an aviator style flight jacket and it is fully lined to keep your child cozy and warm.

The jacket has zippered pockets and sports a NASA vector patch and the American flag on the sleeve.

This jacket is available from The NASA Space Store where you will also find a large range of items that will make great gifts for anyone who is interested in  Space, astronauts and the work that NASA undertakes.