My Favorite Screen-Free Music Player!
Well it’s that time again - the holidays are just around the corner. And this year, with all the extra time in front of screens that our kids are spending, many parents are looking for gifts that can offer a bit of a break from computers, tablets and phones. Our kids need time to just hang out, space out or get their energy out - without screens. I’ve never endorsed a product before, but I’ve decided to make an exception this year for the one product that has made my life and my kids life way more enjoyable - the Mighty Vibe.
Remember the iPod shuffle? Remember how great it was to have all your songs on this little device you could just clip on to your shirt? Well the Mighty Vibe is like a 21st century shuffle - but way better. This small device which comes in various cool colors and a waterproof edition, connects to either Spotify or Amazon Music and gives the listener access without the need for a wifi or cell signal. You can connect it to headphones via wire or bluetooth or connect it to a portable speaker. Bonus - it even has a deal with Disney offering all of their most lovable songs!
I’m generally wary of products that may require a lot of set up, but the Mighty Vibe couldn’t be easier to get up and running. You download the Mighty App onto your phone and connect it to your chosen music provider. Then, the Mighty App pulls in your child’s chosen playlists and syncs them wirelessly to the Vibe. Boom! Done! Your kid now has music, podcasts and even audio books at their disposal without needing any kind of signal.
When I tell you guys that this is a game changer I’m not exaggerating. I’ve taken 4 hour road trips without any screens because of the Mighty Vibe. My kids will go on strenuous hikes that they used to refuse because they bring the Vibe along! And when they’ve had enough time on screens I’ll often find them plugged into their Vibe while drawing, shooting hoops outside or just lying in bed. It even works well for younger kids because it has physical buttons and a voice that tells you what song or playlist is playing.
The last thing I’ll say is that this isn’t just a great holiday gift for kids - it’s perfect for adults too. Especially for athletes or runners - it’s so lovely to have a little device that takes up no space, weighs next to nothing and doesn’t need a signal.
Finally there is a device that lets us stream music without a screen and we don’t need to resort to DVDs - yay!
PS - I love this product so much that I’ve become an affiliate. If you shop through a link in this article I get a tiny commission : )