Kristen Chase, Author at Cool Mom Tech

Clever ways to use Alexa to make your life easier | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 22

by Kristen Chase | Out-Tech Your Kids podcast, Tips and Tricks

We can all use ways to make our lives a little easier, which is why we’re talking about Alexa, which we know has helped our own staff, and maybe you too. That includes this episode’s sponsor Bamboo Learning, which offers fun ways for elementary-aged kids to learn and...

Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 10 cool tech gifts under $50

by Kristen Chase | Holiday Tech Gifts

Just a few days ago, we shared our favorite tech gifts for everyone on your list, all under $25. Today, we’re sharing cool tech gifts under $50. From cool docking stations to wireless earbuds, we’ve got something fun for everyone on your list. This post...

Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 10 cool tech gifts under $25

by Kristen Chase | Holiday Tech Gifts

Shopping for lots of tech geeks in your life? Being extra mindful of your budget this holiday season? We’ve got you covered! We rounded up some of the coolest tech gifts for everyone on your list, all under $25, lots of which happen to support small businesses...

What’s new at Apple that parents need to know about | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 17

by Kristen Chase | Out-Tech Your Kids podcast

Over the last couple of months, Apple has launched some pretty awesome devices and features that are pretty pertinent to parents – from Family Set-Up to the new HomePod Mini – and a few other things in between. So, on this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids,...

Fun games you can play on your phone to keep you from going crazy | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 15

by Kristen Chase | Out-Tech Your Kids podcast

We think you can all agree that with everything going on, it’s a smart idea to have a few little distractions to take your mind off things. For Liz, that’s often a game on her phone. But for Kristen, well, let’s just say she’s a little out of...

Alert! Baby Yoda Lego Set lets your child build The Child.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun

A smart part of me is a little worried that we’re turning into the Baby Yoda blog here on Cool Mom Tech. But the bigger part of me is like “BRING IT ON!” which is why I’m so excited to share this new Baby Yoda Lego Set (top) that is now...

What are the safest ways to clean your family’s phones? | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 12

by Kristen Chase | Out-Tech Your Kids podcast

Considering we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, and we’ve got cold and flu season right around the corner, we figured it would be helpful to talk about how families can properly clean their family’s phones. They’re super expensive, very...

Here’s what you need to know about Twitch Watch Parties (Think Netflix Party, but… on Twitch)

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

Just last week, Twitch launched Watch Parties, a feature that allows Twitch creators to watch Prime Video TV shows and movies with their communities. Whether you’ve got a kid on Twitch, or maybe you’re looking for a way to watch your Amazon faves with...

Shop at Apple this week, and help the National Park Foundation

by Kristen Chase | Causes and General Do-Gooding

If you’re already planning on stocking up on your favorite Apple products for back to school like we are (new laptop for online school, anyone?), then this is the week to do it. Now through August 30, any purchase made using Apple Pay means you’ll be...

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Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz

Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.

We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.

We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.

(Answer: It's complicated.)

We're so glad you're here! And we hope we can help you too.