Saturday
Nov172007
Perfect Gift: Nintendo DS Lite Brain Age 2 Bundle
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11:45AM
I have a secret: The cool, metallic red Nintendo DS Lite that I can occasionally be seen playing, when I'm waiting in the carpool line or elsewhere, does not belong to one of my kids -- It's mine, all mine!!
The kids and my hubby bought me my very own DS Lite Brain Age 2 Bundle
(Crimson & Black DS Lite, Brain Age 2 and bonus carrying case -- conveniently looks like a little leather clutch wallet) for my 40th birthday, a couple of weeks ago. Actually, they bought it and gave it to me before my birthday, ostensibly so that I could "exercise" my brain and get back into shape for the GRE. Realistically, I think the kids wanted me to have my own game so I would quit commandeering theirs to play Brain Age, an addictive little brain-training game we purchased for our 7yo ADHD Phenom, to help him with focus and attention, stimulating various areas of his brain with these fun little games, tests and puzzles.
I mentioned it's addictive, certainly to 40yo women who like puzzles and tests (Sudoku, anyone?). To the 7yo ADHD Phenom, not so much, but he does play it. Once in a while. When we're waiting somewhere and he plays on my DS. (Very handy to have in my bag for just such emergencies.) I now have three games to choose from: Brain Age, Brain Age 2 and Big Brain Academy (also available for the Wii), which is the same brain-training concept, different delivery, and gives us a little variety.
Yes, so I have my very own DS, and I'm a geeky VGM (Video Gaming Mom).
I am not the only one: could be the perfect holiday gift for older women on your list, especially if they enjoy puzzles and brain games -- don't forget Big Brain Academy
, too!
The kids and my hubby bought me my very own DS Lite Brain Age 2 Bundle
(Crimson & Black DS Lite, Brain Age 2 and bonus carrying case -- conveniently looks like a little leather clutch wallet) for my 40th birthday, a couple of weeks ago. Actually, they bought it and gave it to me before my birthday, ostensibly so that I could "exercise" my brain and get back into shape for the GRE. Realistically, I think the kids wanted me to have my own game so I would quit commandeering theirs to play Brain Age, an addictive little brain-training game we purchased for our 7yo ADHD Phenom, to help him with focus and attention, stimulating various areas of his brain with these fun little games, tests and puzzles.I mentioned it's addictive, certainly to 40yo women who like puzzles and tests (Sudoku, anyone?). To the 7yo ADHD Phenom, not so much, but he does play it. Once in a while. When we're waiting somewhere and he plays on my DS. (Very handy to have in my bag for just such emergencies.) I now have three games to choose from: Brain Age, Brain Age 2 and Big Brain Academy (also available for the Wii), which is the same brain-training concept, different delivery, and gives us a little variety.
Yes, so I have my very own DS, and I'm a geeky VGM (Video Gaming Mom).
I am not the only one:
- Target sale circular, October 7, 2007:
"DS Lite Brain Age 2 bundle --
a great bundle to get mom gaming!"
(With a picture of a youngish-mom (younger than me, anyway), playing her distinctive crimson & black Brain Age 2 DS Lite). - My husband's friend bought his fortysomething wife a DS Lite Brain Age 2 Bundle for her birthday (with Big Brain Academy, too!), after hearing how much I liked mine -- she loves it! We've been comparing Brain Ages (20 - 70+) and competing ever since.
- Read my friend Neena's blog at A Mom's Life - Parenting Tips for Busy Families: Nintendo DS Lite for Grandma?
could be the perfect holiday gift for older women on your list, especially if they enjoy puzzles and brain games -- don't forget Big Brain Academy, too!
Reader Comments (1)
You gotta love it! I might get one for my "daughter" (she's 4) for the holidays. Who do you think will use it more? And thanks for the link!