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Pat the Bunny is a baby book staple in most households, including mine, where I got at least three copies at my baby shower. After all, it's one of the very first interactive books. So not surprisingly he's finally gone digital with a fu…

Now that I'm getting back in the habit of carrying around an actual camera, as well as my trusty iPhone, I'm starting to eye all the fabulous dual-use camera bags out there that can double as purses too. Wow, they've come a long way, bab…

I love how geeky parents have so many more nursery decor options than they did back when I had my first daughter almost 8 years ago. Talk about slim pickings! These days, you can find art inspired by almost any interest, which is exactly…

I am having trouble finding earphones for my 3 1/2 year old to use while traveling. We have a volume limiting set but they don't seem to stay on well and he complains that they hurt. Do you have other children's headphone ideas? -Meg Hi …

I have always been a huge Beatrix Potter fan, so I find it thrilling that my own kids are just as enthralled with the artwork and easy prose. And now they've got an extra reason to enjoy her works: One of my favorite tales now comes to l…

As a former music therapist, I worked with kids with autism and their families for a number of years--way back before blogs even existed--and I saw how challenging it was for them to find support and assistance. Knowing how much mom blog…

Birds! In! Spaaaaaace! So will you like Angry Birds Space? I guess that's a "duh" sort of a question--consider the fact that Angry Birds developer Rovio is so gaming-savvy, they're now valued at more than Jet Blue. Clearly they know a li…

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If you read Eva's Lorax movie review on Cool Mom Picks, you'll know she loved (we're talking loooved) it. We know the reviews have been mixed among adults, but one of the things I hope that everyone can appreciate are the number of envir…

I have no qualms about professing my love for the Instagram app , which is probably one of my favorite ways to capture images of my kids on the go. So when I heard about a new app that lets you play memory with your Instagram images, I h…

For those of you still working with computer mice, like I do from time to time, I love the idea of a mousepad that's not some freebie logo-plastered thingie. (Admit it, too many of of us still have those for some reason.) To me, beautify…

After my huge, exhausting spring cleaning extravaganza last weekend, I found myself with a gigantic box of photos and absolutely no idea what to do with them. That was until I heard about this cool, new-to-me site that will scan and digi…

I'm definitely intrigued by the concept behind Tech Candy iphone and iPad case sets. They're kind of the best of both worlds--two interchangeable soft cases in different colors, plus a hard shell, plus nice style. Okay, so that's three w…

With four kids under seven running around my house, you can imagine what my floors look like. Fortunately, my husband is a little obsessed with keeping it clean, which at times can take up more time and energy than he has to spare. I've …

While our tech is getting smaller (brick phones of 1992, anyone?) it seems like my handbag isn't. I'm now carrying around chargers, wires, converters...gah. I've learned that my best bet is to keep it all organized instead of just tossin…

Today Pinterest announced changes in their Terms of Service, which go into effect April 6, and people are chattering. It's as if Pinterest is now so popular, their users are heading towards the fourth stage of social media networking. As…

Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Mo Willems shares his favorite! I'm a big fan of the BBC News app . It's well-designed, and you can customize it to get the content…

Just when I thought my iPad couldn't get more useful, I discovered this handy new gadget that lets you scan photos, receipts, even your kids' artwork right to your iPad. Genius! The handy, compact iConvert Scanner allows you to save phot…

As a total Instagram and Hipstamatic addict, I've been hoping that at some point that they might actually be synched together for the ultimate iPhoneography match. Well, it seems my wish has been granted. Yes, it's true! Hipstamatic app …

As much as I love so many laptop bags that are out out there, I love the idea of being able to design my own. And that's exactly what I (and you) can do, complete with an eco-friendly twist, at Rickshaw Bagworks. This San Francisco based…

For so many working parents in this world of technology, the office isn't just in your house or a building. It's wherever you happen to have a cell connection--the subway, your kid's lacrosse game, the coffee shop, movie theater. (But ju…

No matter how much I try to follow the "clean hands = clean gadgets" rule, I'm also dealing with four kids who seem to get their smudgy hands on them any chance the get. Now's the perfect time to get in the habit of cleaning your gadgets…

As much as I try to follow our own working parents' organizational tips , keeping the inevitable piles of paper clips, coins, and other junk continually takes over my desk can seem like an impossible task. That's why when I saw this cool…

I've liked Natuzzi sofas for a while. You get nice modern lines for not too much money--let's say it's not IKEA but it's not Roche Bobois either. But I'm seeing them in a whole new way since catching a glimpse of this cell phone charging…