When is a gorgeous camera not a gorgeous camera?
Look at this picture quickly: Cool camera, right? Now look closely...because it's actually an iPhone. I'm totally blown away by the gorgeous iCA Leather iPhone cases that turn your ordinary ubiquitous Apple phone into something more. At least on the outside. The...
Outlet covers that help prevent boo-boos
Babyproofing, when you're a tech mama, is just a wee bit more nightmarish than for those who don't own 8 million power strips. But maybe this outlet cover will help ease your pain? At $6 for a set of 4, you're probably not going to use these bandage outlet covers for...
Eat Sleep app helps track your baby’s essential activities
I fondly remember trying to track all the "activities" when my first was born, namely, diaper changes, feeding and sleeping. Back then, I had to rely on writing things down on Post-Its (and then forgetting where I left them). Now, there are so many more efficient ways...
5 techy Pinterest pins worth sharing
We're obsessed with Pinterest too! Here, five of our favorite pins this week.1. 5 helpful ways to organize your digital photos2. A cool kids desk at an amazing price3. An easy way to turn your iPad into a DVD for car rides.4. An adorable floppy disc pouch - for your...
Kids’ music download of the week: Translator
As a mama of a child with speech issues, I know how frustrating it can be, both for him and for those trying to understand what he is saying. So it may explain why I so love CMP favorite Lunch Money's Molly Ledford's short and sweet song off her newest...
An iPhone case that does a lot more than protect your phone
There are so many pretty iPhone cases out there that I covet, especially ones like this Watercolor Leaves case or this Van Gogh-inspired wrap case. But sometimes, just sometimes, fashion can take second place to function and this new Hybrid Series USB iPhone case with...
The Fisher Price Camera – A flash from the past
Remember when a kid's first camera wasn't an accidentally unlocked iPhone? We do, too. And we're glad it's available again, but without all those pesky dangerous bits from the original version. The Fisher-Price Changeable Disk Camera has all the features you...
Tiny Wings adds a Flight School – and an HD version too
After Liz turned me onto Tiny Wings, I too have become one of the many who have fallen in love with a whole different set of birds, none of which are angry. When I thought the game couldn't get any better, it did with its new 2.0 version, just recently...
The BrainQuest app is a must for your next road trip
When we go on long car rides, I like to pack a bag of activities of things that keep the kids occupied for as long as possible before they resort to the eventual "are we therrrrrre yet?" One of the things I always throw in is our set of Brain Quest flashcards which...
When the stars at night aren’t big and bright
Whether we're camping, trying to catch fireflies, or just going out to the beach to watch the waves by moonlight, my kids like to have a little light nearby to keep an eye out for those things that go bump in the night. And while flashlights do the trick, I love the...
The Boogie Board writing tablet is a tree’s best friend
As soon as my kids were old enough to hold a crayon, I started apologizing to the trees. Wow, they run through a ream of paper in no time at all with all their pictures, notes, and stories. And while I appreciate their creativity, I also appreciate a smart little...
Change of address cards get way easier–and more philanthropic–in a digital world
If you're moving, the thought of sending beautiful little change of address stationery is kind of lovely. But let's be frank, in this day and age, that means you're asking your friends and family to open the card, bring it to the computer, and enter the info. Unless...
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Getting your Tim Burton on with stop motion
As much as we love all the popular apps and filters that give any old iPhoneographer more professional results, it's kind of great to see that those cheats (let's be honest) are also getting more and more people excited about learning classic photography techniques...
An iPhone app to manage the agony and the ecstasy of booking travel
One of the things I like least about traveling is the very initial phase of planning and researching flights, comparing fares, and figuring if it's worth paying $100 more to have a non-stop flight (it always is). The new Orbitz app, as we mentioned recently, has a...
Headphones that rock from the inside out
I take my tunes quite seriously, so I always need to have the right gear to do justice to the music. For me, the right headphones have to feel good, provide the right sound balance, and look hot to boot. And now I've found a perfect pair that completes the Trifecta....
What time is it? Half past Artoo.
If you've got a kid with a big love for gadgets, Star Wars, and having cooler things than other kids in the class, we think we've found the perfect thing. The R2-D2 watch is no mere digital wristwatch, it's got radio control powers too, that can be used to control a...
Matching with Friends. You want it.
I am really into Words with Friends. "Into" is an understatement. And I know Liz is really into Scramble with Friends (though rumor has it no one will play her anymore; she's some kind of Scramble savant.) So when Zynga announced a new game with a similar theme, I was...
The best newborn apps? Reader Q&A
Someone recommended I purchase the "Total Baby" app and it doesn't look like it's available anymore in in iTunes. Any similar apps you know of and could recommend for parents of newborns? -Kelly Hi Kelly! When we checked, the Total Baby app is still available on...
What’s a checkpoint friendly laptop case, really?
More and more, you're probably hearing about checkpoint-friendly cases for your laptop--in other words, cases that make things easier for the TSA; and help you get through that security line quickly, so that Mr. Grumpypants Impatient Frequent Traveler behind you...
Kids’ music download of the week: Bouncy House
At all the summer parties, there is one staple of suburban life that makes my kids jump for joy every time they see it: The big, inflatable bounce house. And now they have an enthusiastically rocking ode to those inflatable fun houses from CMP...
The app that helped me become a runner. Who says technology keeps us on the couch?
I have always wanted to be a runner. But each time I'd start up again, my knees would hurt---a lot. I was so slow, my dog-partner didn't even need to trot. And, inevitably, I'd overextend myself, get hurt, and stop for yet another six months. Then I...
Where pop culture, technology, and art meet. Also, Bronies.
In a world where news arrives in 140 characters or less and we thank people for their birthday wishes by clicking the Like button, it can be all too easy to fly on autopilot when it comes to deeper thinking. But there's a beauty behind pop culture phenoms like nail...
Travel blogging gets easier with Trip Lens
If you've got a busy summer ahead of you with adventures in new and exciting places, and you like to share your every move with your closest friends and family, a new app called Trip Lens is one to add to your packing, er, download list before you leave. Trip Lens is...
Take your iPhone underwater with Scuba Suit
Considering that like many people, I use my iPhone camera for so many of my photographs these days, I shouldn't be surprised that they've got a case that not only waterproofs it, it allows you to safely turn it into an underwater camera. The iPhone Scuba Suit is...