The Storyball on Kickstarter will get kids moving and learning without a screen

The toys of today are a bit different from the ones kids played with years ago, even in the ’90s. Sure, action figures, stuffed animals, and LEGO sets are still popular, but they just can’t seem to hold the attention of children the way they used to….

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Grow microgreens at home with Kickstarter campaign the EcoQube Sprout

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EcoQube from Aqua Design Innovations (ADI) is adding a new product to their already impressive lineup of self-sustaining and very low maintenance aquaponic aquariums and aquatic ecosystems. This time around the company is putting out the EcoQube Sprout, seeking funding on Kickstarter for the modular and stackable micro-garden that nutritious micro-veggies and microgreens in your own home.

The EcoQube Sprout is meant to be very simple to use and requires almost no attention from you. Here’s how to use it: Once you receive the micro-garden, add water and the included seed-pad and seeds to the specially-designed grow tray. That’s it. There is no soil, fertilizer, special lighting, or plant food required.  Read more…

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Can we all agree that this Kickstarter for an alarm clock that wakes you up by smell is awesome? Good.

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Sometimes, waking up is just the worst. 

You’re in the middle of a nice and relaxing dream and then “bam!,” your pleasant rest is abruptly interrupted with the loud and piercing sounds of your alarm clock. It’s a terrifying way to start your day like that. However, one tech company wants waking up to be the best part of your day, instead of the worst, with a new Kickstarter campaign.

Paris-based Sensorwake created a new alarm clock called the “Trio” that eases you into waking up by slowly stimulating your sense of smell, sight, and hearing. This three-minute three-step process gradually wakes you up on the right side of the bed to invigorate you for the start of your day. Read more…

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