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Indeed, one of our Cool Mom Tech subscribers will win a fully loaded iPad this month, courtesy of one of our very favorite parent lifesaver apps, Artkive . But our subscribers get so much more than that every month. Our monthly newslette…

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out our 5 favorite pins from this week. 1. Quite possibly the most hilarious pillow we've ever seen . 2. A must-have kids' app for your iPad , especially if you're hitting the road…

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow Cool Mom Tech for cool (or geeky-cool) finds like this every day. 1. We are all seriously coveting this cool iPad case found on Etsy. 2. Anyone who has family photos from the pre-digital film day…

On this Father's Day, we hope you're all doing exactly what you want to be doing today, with exactly who you want to be doing it with. And if you still need a last minute gift for a dad in your life, we've got a quick idea. May we recomm…

As someone who's become increasingly technically savvy over the years, I can't tell you how many tech issues I've solved by following one simple rule. That's why I love this shirt--especially for a geeky dad gift. I'm pretty sure any sel…

We've found no shortage of cool things to do with your Instagram photos , from canvas prints to iPhone cases , and pretty much everything in between. Well now, you can project them onto your wall with this amazing little gadget. Projecte…

Among all of our favorite kids' bands, Recess Monkey is one of the best, partly because these three Seattle educators aren't afraid to get down and be silly, but mostly because their music is just so upbeat and interesting. So we are thr…

As much as I love my camera phone, I tend to forget to do anything with those photos, since downloading them to my computer means one extra step in a day that is already too full of "extra steps." So my overworked brain is thankful to fi…

Recently we shared our favorite Father's Day tech gifts for dad under $50 . But if you want to spend a wee bit more, that opens up a whole world of cool gifts that you can steal from him. I mean, give to him. Here, a few gifts we know th…

I'm not sure about you but I think I win the award for most keys lost. Well that's all about to change thanks to this amazing new technology. The August Smart Lock is actually safer than keys, and gives you access to any place that you h…

Now that it's June, we're excited to share some of our favorite tech gifts for Father's Day. This year, we thought we'd break it down by price--because even if you've got a tech-loving dad to shop for, it doesn't mean you have to spend a…

Even though I'm the designated family photographer, I see plenty of dads who always have a camera in their hands or around their neck. That's why I love the idea of these cool camera straps for Father's Day. The reversible camera straps …

Along with doing what we can to support the people still struggling in Oklahoma after tornadoes struck recently--and then again just this weekend--we've also been doing what we can to reassure our kids that they are safe and protected, e…

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then check out what pins you might have missed this week. 1. A brilliant way to eliminate cord and earbud tangles once and for all. 2. Don't miss this round-up of free kindie rock…

As a military spouse, I've had first hand experience with military charities, especially when my husband was deployed. Thanks to technology, it's easy to give back. All it takes is a simple click to donate to these worthy causes in honor…

With Father's Day coming up June 16, we're already looking for some of the coolest tech gifts for dad. Since I've always had a heart for handmade, I'm loving the idea of bringing both sensibilities together with these great-looking leath…

Oh Appy Day! is our ongoing feature giving you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. Last week, our Editor Kristen Chase had the chance to talk to actor and dad Ethan Hawke and find out his favorite app,…

With the throngs of cult fans (us included) cheering the 14 new espisodes of Arrested Development coming exclusively on Netflix in a strong effort to make the service more relevant, of course now tons of AD-inspired products are popping …

If you're like us, then your Facebook feeds and Twitter streams were suddenly filled with news links and hashtags about the Oklahoma tornadoes yesterday. As we send our deepest thoughts to the families that have been affected, we wanted …

At our fun Sealed with Love party in New York City a few months ago, we were on the hunt for a hashtag banner, but ended up getting crafty and made one ourselves. Too bad we didn't know about the Hashtag Banner back then! The folks at Ba…

Despite the easy filtering and editing of Instagram, I still find some of my favorite photos come from photo apps in which I can choose the film and lenses right in camera before the shutter snaps instead of editing photos afterwards. We…

As much as touch controls for games are pretty easy to use these days, there still isn't a full substitute for the actual joystick. Or so says the little video gaming experts at my house. That's why the GameKlip is a gamer's dream come t…

One thing I have learned about desks: The surface size is in direct proportion to the amount of mess on said surface. When I saw the minimal float wall desk on Uncovet I immediately started placing it on various walls in my apartment. At…

We hope you're having a wonderful, peaceful, joyous Mother's Day filled with lots of love. And if you don't see this today because you're totally unplugged? We wouldn't blame you one bit. -Liz, Kristen, and everyone at Cool Mom Tech [via…