digital picture frame

I'm a big fan of charging stations for a variety of reasons, but the fact that I found one that also features a built-in digital picture frame makes me like them even more.

A part of the Bedford Smart Collection at Pottery Barn, this Digital Photo Station offers a three-outlet power strip for plugging in a camera charger, cell phone charger, etc., and the 3.5-inch digital frame that adorns the front of the station.

At $149, it's a tad overpriced in my opinion, but I guess you're paying for aesthetics on this one.

Presents for new parents are usually geared toward mom and baby, but expectant dads shouldn't be left in the dark. Give the daddy-to-be a few gifts that will have him prepared and excited for the impending arrival.

• An expectant father is not always ready to give up his music collection for Baby Einstein and Barney. With the Rockabye Baby albums, he'll really be able to rock his lil one to sleep.
• When dad's on duty he's not going to be thrilled to take your Petunia Pickle bag to the park. The Diaper Dude looks like a messenger bag, but is equipped to carry bottles, diapers, and other baby essentials.
• Paternity leave doesn't hold a candle to maternity leave. When daddy is back at his desk dreaming of his bundle of joy, he'll love a digital photo frame to remind him of one of the reasons he's working so hard in the first place.