Do you need a Mini?Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them (while drooling over the next round of Apple releases, of course).

1. Is the new iPad Mini good for kids? You might be surprised by our answer.

2. Such an awesome, easy way to create a baby book or document your family history with all your photos. Brilliant!

3. If you’ve got kids who love to read at bedtime, we’ve got the perfect gadget for you— and for less than $12!

4. This cool, free app is perfect for road trippers, homeschoolers, or just anyone who loves history.

5. If you’re as obsessed with Pinterest as we are, you need to see this. Hilarious!