DIY tech: A Halloween pumpkin light necklace

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

There are certainly a ton of cool flashlights you can buy out there for your trick or treaters–not to mention handing over your iPhone flashlight while the batteries slowly (or uh, quickly) wear down. But I got excited when I saw this adorable little tech craft...

DIY Tech idea: Using LEGO minifigs to organize computer cords

by Kristen Chase | DIY

Even with all the DIY tech ideas and creative ways to organize cords we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech, plus all the LEGOs in our lives, go figure but using LEGO minifigs to organize computer cords never ever crossed our minds. Until now. As it turns out,...

Fun DIY tech project: Braided cord covers

by Kristen Chase | DIY

I’ve decided to spend a little energy styling my home office this summer, and first up, putting my excellent friendship bracelet-making skills (ha) to good use by covering a few of those unsightly cords with this cool tutorial. We’ve featured other DIY...

DIY Washi Phone Charger – crafty, techy genius.

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

I am so not a DIY type. But when it comes to this little bit of crafty tech genius, I’m on it. At Sew Trashy, I was thrilled to find this DIY Washi Tape Apple Charger project. Especially considering I’m in a household where there is much,...

18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teens

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Tech Gifts, Games + Gaming, Holiday Picks, Tech Toys

We know shopping for the best tech gifts for teens can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit — provided it’s age appropriate. And we’ve got that down! For more than 10 years now, we’ve been in on the...

5 phenomenal tech deals for dads: The stuff he really wants

by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts, Fitness + Health, Games + Gaming, Gear + Hardware

Father’s Day is coming up and while we always have loads of last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas for you over on Cool Mom Picks, I was poking around to find some deals for you late shoppers. Turns out, there are some fantastic tech gifts for dads on sale...

9 incredible high-tech beauty gifts for Mother’s Day

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

My favorite Mother’s Day gifts usually involve a day to go recharge with some spa treatments, but I’m thinking this is the year to bring the spa home, right? I’ve been scouring reviews and reading up on the very best high-tech beauty gifts for...

6 + ways kids can celebrate a virtual Valentine’s Day safely using tech

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Kids

Valentine’s Day is the next holiday, after Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, that will be affected by our new socially distant lifestyle. No sprinkle-laden, heart-shaped cookies in class. No gaudily decorated shoeboxes sent to school. No handing...

Holiday Tech Guide: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages

by Kate Etue | Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys

Tech gifts are at the top of every one of my kids’ wish-lists this year, from my 6-year-old to my 15-year-old. But with so much time spent on their computers for remote schooling this year, I’m leaning toward some of these awesome no-screen tech and STEM...

10 cool holiday tech toys for tweens and big kids | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts, Holiday Picks, Tech Toys

Next up in our Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2018, we’re featuring cool tech toys for tweens and big kids. Hey, we know first-hand how hard older kids can be to shop for,  but having consulted with them we’re pretty sure these tech toys, gifts and gadgets will...