PaperKarma app: Junk mail, begone!

by Jeana | Uncategorized

I really dislike going to the mailbox and finding it full of junk mail: useless mailers, coupons, and magazines I never subscribed to. While it all inevitably goes right into the recycling bin, or our fireplace as kindling, it is still a huge waste of paper....

Polish My Pics: The quickest way to edit your photos into things of beauty is to have someone else do it for you.

by Jeana | Photography

Sometimes I scroll through my camera roll and find lots of semi-okay options that would be great for photo book gifts  if it were brighter, if the pile of laundry wasn’t in the background or if Sam’s face didn’t have those gobs of chocolate on it....

Yourkidvid: Professionally produced videos from your cell phone video clips

by Kristin | Uncategorized

When we recently moved, it was hard to see boxes of video camera tapes with so many special moments from my kids’ early days– i.e the days before easy cell phone video. There are so many first moments and birthdays and holidays that sit on those tapes, all...

A new online card service that lets you customize and send without leaving the warmth of your laptop. Also? Threadless.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

There are now so many services to help you make your own custom holiday cards online, our jobs are getting harder as we try to weed out the lame ones for you. But there is one new one that caught my eye, in part because of the technology, and in part because of the...

Where can I print my Instagram photos? Reader Q&A

by Cool Mom Team | Photography

I’ve got so many great Instagram photos in my feed that I want to share with friends and family. What are your favorite ways to print Instagram photos? -Carolyn Some of our own favorite photos are from Instagram, Carolyn, and we’ve found lots of ways to...

Style Up: Like having a free personal stylist through your computer

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

If you’re anything like me, your mornings are crazy–waking everybody up, making breakfast, walking the dog, packing backpacks, getting the kids dressed, and more. Sometimes it’s hard to find time to also put together a chic outfit that lets the world...

Biggest Price Drop: A discount site for finding savings on the good stuff. The really good stuff.

by Pilar | Uncategorized

As a parent, I think it’s my responsibility to save money where I can (kids are expensive!), but only on things I really want. That’s why we love finding great coupon apps and money-saving tech tools that make things easier. Besides, I never remember to...

Checked Twice: A visual holiday wish list registry that keeps your whole family on the same page

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

We’re not newbies when it comes to online gift wish lists and registries, but now there’s a new one that just may be smarter than all the rest. I have the same problem every year at Christmas with gift-giving: My kids see something they want, I...

5 ways to recycle your old iPhone

by Julie | Uncategorized

Ready to upgrade to the new iPhone 5S, and wondering what to do with your current iPhone? You might be surprised to learn what it’s worth, even if you’ve been hanging onto your early iPhone 4 like me. Here’s the scoop on five smart ways to trade in,...

3 cool LoJack style devices to help you keep track of your stuff. Lifesaver!

by Julie | Uncategorized

One of the greatest things about tech is how it can help solve problems. Especially problems that we always thought we’d just have to live with, like losing our stuff. Or kids losing their stuff. So it’s been extra cool to see a wave of new devices that...