Google Trips app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

My family will be taking a trip to Seoul, South Korea, in the next couple months, and I’m a little overwhelmed trying to plan our itinerary. Pinterest is somewhat helpful, but there’s a lot of link bait to wade through. That’s why I was so pleased to...

Flybrix kits let kids build their own LEGO drones. Then crash them. Then build them again.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

Of all the STEM toys out there for kids these days, LEGOs are my hands-down favorite. Except when I step on them, that is. Over the years, we’ve seen so many companies incorporate them in their learning toys and no surprise, considering how popular they are....

Verne: the Himalayas app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

I love the idea of traveling the world with my kids, but actually getting out there and doing it is another thing. I mean, the chance that we’d go float the Amazon or climb the Himalayas anytime soon is minimal. Scratch that, it’s nonexistent. But thanks...

14 of the best organizational apps for parents to help keep you sane | Cool Mom Tech Back to School Tech Guide 2016

by Kate Etue | Back to School Tech, Best Apps

We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you’re anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, casual schedule while we...

Hello Sitter app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

Don’t you hate when a sitter cancels last-minute on a much-needed date night, or when you can’t find one for that important parent meeting at school (the night when everyone else in your social network also needs a sitter)? I’ve seen friends...

Manga madness! The outrageous new animé laptop sleeves from Tokidoki and Ju-Ju-Be

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

As moms who sometimes want options beyond floral designs or mod prints on our baby gear, we loved the awesome anime-inspired diaper bag collaboration between Ju-Ju-Be and Tokidoki. So when we found out that they’re launching a new collection of tech bags —...

Reserve app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

If you’ve ever sat at a table in a restaurant for 15 minutes (sometimes longer) with fussy, restless kids, waiting for your server to bring your check so you can leave, then you should download the Reserve app (iOS and Android) right now, especially now with...

Screen Time Manager: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

It’s hard enough to juggle the after-school routine of dinner, signing homework folders, and making sure the laundry is done for tomorrow, not to mention screen time management. But lately I’ve been using the free Screen Time Manager app (for iOS or...

Kids Trade app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

No matter how many times I run to Goodwill or Kon Mari my house, in just a few weeks I feel like we have more toys and video games and stuffed animals than my kids could ever play with. But, of course, they still ask for new things every once in a while. In their...

3 of the best websites for gorgeous online party invitation for your kids.

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

We recently shared tips for throwing a birthday party on a budget at Cool Mom Picks, and one of our favorite tricks is to use online invitations for the party. Not only does it save you a lot of money, but it makes tracking so much easier, from who’s coming to...