9 awesomely cool coding projects for kids using the Dot and Dash robots from Wonder Workshop

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

Recently, I wrote about how totally in love I am with the Dot and Dash Robots from Wonder Workshop. So it makes me extra happy that they have joined us as as our newest Cool Mom Tech sponsor because, well, we all adore them! (Also, so does every kid who comes over and...

Minecraft cases protect your gadgets with all the strength of obsidian blocks. Well, maybe.

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

With a bunch of Minecraft fans in my house, and a couple of them with gadgets of their own, I’m pretty sure these new Minecraft cases from Think Geek would be a huge hit. You won’t find these Minecraft cases anywhere other than Think Geek (oooh,...

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Hello Kitty camera. One word: Want.

by Kristen Chase | Photography

Should I be embarrassed that I, a 30-something mother of four, saw this Fujifilm Instax Mini Hello Kitty camera and let out a tween-level squeal? Possibly. But heck, who cares? This is freaking awesome. I’ve had a long standing luv-affair (yes, luv) with Hello...

Avakai dolls: beautiful handmade wooden toys with a magical tech twist

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

At first glance, the gorgeous handmade Avakai dolls look like heirloom dolls my kids would love to play with all on their own But hidden inside these matryoshka-inspired Waldorf dolls is some very cool tech that will spark creative play without attracting your kids to...

Disney Playmation: The next level wearable tech toy that every kid is going to beg for.

by Nicole Blades | Games + Gaming

If you’re always looking for the newest, coolest toys for your kids, we think you’re going to want to know about the introduction of the wildly cool Disney Playmation this fall, because mamas? This could be a category changer. If it does everything...

Sponsored Message: The making of the Gameband + Minecraft. And a special Target deal, too.

by Cool Mom Team | Games + Gaming

This a sponsored message on behalf of Gameband + Minecraft If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the uber popular Gameband + Minecraft for a Minecraft lover in your life, now’s the time. Because when you purchase it at Target, you’ll also...

A card game that teaches kids about women in science. So basically, our kind of card game.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

If you’ve ever looked, then you know how hard it is to find examples of female role models in STEM, which is why these parents decided to create this new card game Women in Science for their daughter, and now, for all our kids. Yeah! Not surprisingly, the...

A new one stop shop for STEM toys and games that you’re probably already visiting.

by Julie | Tech Toys

What do you get for the kid who has everything? Cool STEM toys that might help them learn something new, we say. Because even kids who have everything, don’t yet know everything. And now it’s easier than ever to shop for awesome educational gifts, thanks...

W is for Wookiee, Wearable, and Way Cool.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Our feeling is that it’s never too early to get your kids excited about Star Wars. Even if they’re too young to be freaked out by the bar scene in episode 4 (my kids were a little squidgy with that one for a while) they can still get to know the core...

A emoji t-shirt that speaks a thousand words. Even if your baby doesn’t yet.

by Esther Chen | Uncategorized

This certainly seems to be shaping up to be the week for emoji. First, Apple announces the new diverse emoji coming out soon, and now we’re seeing emoji gifts popping up all over the place. I get it — sometimes that yellow cartoon face perfectly...