by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment, Kids
Along with doing what we can to support the people still struggling in Oklahoma after tornadoes struck recently–and then again just this weekend–we’ve also been doing what we can to reassure our kids that they are safe and protected, even when scary...
by Cool Mom Team | Photography
Even though I’m the designated family photographer, I see plenty of dads who always have a camera in their hands or around their neck. That’s why I love the idea of these cool camera straps for Father’s Day. The reversible camera straps...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment, Kids, Link Roundups
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out what pins you might have missed this week. 1. A brilliant way to eliminate cord and earbud tangles once and for all. 2. Don’t miss this round-up of free kindie rock music downloads–so...
by Cool Mom Team | Causes and Giving Back
As a military spouse, I’ve had first hand experience with military charities, especially when my husband was deployed. Thanks to technology, it’s easy to give back. All it takes is a simple click to donate to these worthy causes in honor of Memorial Day....
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Oh Appy Day! is our ongoing feature giving you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. Last week, our Editor Kristen Chase had the chance to talk to actor and dad Ethan Hawke and find out his favorite app, just in time for...
by Cool Mom Team | Travel
With Father’s Day coming up June 16, we’re already looking for some of the coolest tech gifts for dad. Since I’ve always had a heart for handmade, I’m loving the idea of bringing both sensibilities together with these great-looking leather...
by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness
With the throngs of cult fans (us included) cheering the 14 new espisodes of Arrested Development coming exclusively on Netflix in a strong effort to make the service more relevant, of course now tons of AD-inspired products are popping up and riding the wave of buzz....
by Cool Mom Team | Causes and Giving Back
If you’re like us, then your Facebook feeds and Twitter streams were suddenly filled with news links and hashtags about the Oklahoma tornadoes yesterday. As we send our deepest thoughts to the families that have been affected, we wanted to share simple ways that...
by Cool Mom Team | Life and Home
At our fun Sealed with Love party in New York City a few months ago, we were on the hunt for a hashtag banner, but ended up getting crafty and made one ourselves. Too bad we didn’t know about the Hashtag Banner back then! The folks at Banter Banner will...
by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps
Despite the easy filtering and editing of Instagram, I still find some of my favorite photos come from photo apps in which I can choose the film and lenses right in camera before the shutter snaps instead of editing photos afterwards. Well now there’s a photo...
