Category Archives: Toys+Tech

Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on May 6, 2011

Fido Scooters: Style Hits The Resourceful Commute

The newest prototype from SoundSpeed Northwest is flashy, eco-friendly and loaded with unique features. Going “green” is still all the rage today, and daily commuters aren’t shy about campaigning for the cause. A Prius seemingly sits on every corner, and bicycle commuter lanes are constantly popping up all over the city. However, if your preferred mode of transportation rests somewhere between the electric car and the bicycle on the alternative-fuel spectrum, there aren’t many options. (more…)

Seattleites Toys+Tech By Brad Nehring on May 5, 2011

Celebrate May Bike Month in Seattle!

Ring in the spring with a new, stylish Schwinn bicycle. Fact: these days, it’s cool to own and use a bicycle. Some choose to cruise down the city streets, while others take their hobby into the rugged outdoors. All of them agree – nothing beats a bike ride on a sunny day. Plus, they give us much-needed exercise that we can’t accomplish by driving a car. And with the gas prices these days, it literally pays to go green. (more…)

Design Toys+Tech By Seattleite Staff on May 3, 2011

Paperhaus: Introducing Style To Your Workspace

This Belltown office supplier is chock-full of folders, covers and writing utensils – and there isn’t a dull one in the whole bunch. It’s hard to walk by Paperhaus on First Avenue and not gawk at the modular desk sets, ultramodern furniture, stylish personal accessories and vast collection of hand-held implements. With design and functionality in mind, Seattleite picked some of our favorite pieces to complement your office space, whether it’s downtown or in your guest bedroom. (more…)

Design Toys+Tech By Brad Nehring on May 2, 2011

Reinventing (and Improving) the Bonfire

Introducing a new portable fireplace that’s both stylish and eco-friendly. Most Seattleites know the drill for warm, rainless summer nights: grab a few of your close friends, fill the cooler with ice and beer, pick up the fixins for some delectable Nutella s’mores and head over to your preferred waterfront spot for a good ol’ fashioned bonfire. (more…)

Toys+Tech By Brad Nehring on April 18, 2011

Save the Earth with the My Carbon Footprint App

With an exciting new, user-friendly app, green Seattleites can help make the environment better in the golden age of technology. You’re a Seattleite, so you go green…or at least try to. Maybe you ride your bike to work, wash your dishes by hand or have a compost bin under your sink. How much of a difference are you really making, though? (more…)

Toys+Tech By Brad Nehring on April 12, 2011

Cute Cruiser: Win a Vespa

Admit it…you’ve always wanted a Vespa. They’re zippy, compact and European — not to mention the epitome of vintage cool. What’s not to love? (more…)

Toys+Tech Travel By Brad Nehring on April 5, 2011

Travel Made Easy: There’s an App for that

Globetrotters rejoice! Noted world traveler, author and cuisine expert Rick Steves has entered the iPhone universe with an exciting new app. (more…)