by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys
My kids got a huge kick out the original Makey Makey invention kit that we featured here on Cool Mom Tech a couple of years ago. And now they’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new Makey Makey GO, which has killed its goal in a matter of days. But you...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories
If you’ve ever been to Society6, then you know it’s a veritable wormhole of super cool art work from artists from all around the world that they whip into really cool gifts, from fun t-shirts to awesome smart phone cases, many of which we’ve featured...
by Kristen Chase | Social Media
If there’s one thing that I love about selfies, it’s that I’m in more photos with my kids now than I ever was before. And as I get older and my kids get older, it’s those photos I treasure the most, even more than their sweet homemade gifts and...
by Kristen Chase | Entertainment, Mother's Day Gifts
With all the digital ways you can say “Happy Mother’s Day” to the special mom in your life this Sunday, sending an actual paper card is an extra special treat. And that’s why this card made me laugh. Yes, I love texting and Facetiming as much...
by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware
We’ve been fans of the cord taco ever since we first discovered it awhile back, but they’ve cleverly whipped them up in gorgeous metallic leather (hello!) and packaged them in Mother’s Day bundles for the tech-loving mom. And we’re all over...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
I’ve seen lots of cool DIY iPhone cases (and yes, Android too), but none were as easy as this fun DIY foil striped iPhone case that caught my eye at The Sweetest Occasion. Probably because of the rose gold but can you blame me? I’m amazed and well,...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories, Mother's Day Gifts
This might be shocking to hear, but some moms just don’t love sentimental jewelry. Insert audible gasp here! I’m actually one of them — or at least the more traditional stuff isn’t quite my speed — and that’s why it makes me so...
by Kristen Chase | Photography
I’ve had my eye on the Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer ever since I saw it in action at CES 2015 a few months ago, and well, the day is finally here. Yep, this very cool little printer is available for purchase! This hand-sized printer hooks to your smart phone via...
by Kristen Chase | Best Apps
As someone who works on the computer all day, I’ve got my various methods for keeping distractions at bay, aka “How not to check Facebook every four minutes to see who liked the photo of my daughter’s artwork.” But if you’re like me, then...
by Kristen Chase | Life and Home
I was definitely fascinated by the smart home trend at CES back in January, and particularly the smart light bulbs. Though they do seem more like a fun special effect rather than a necessity for your home. But after playing around the the energy-efficient LED LIFX...