The Jawbone UP vs. FitBit Flex – A fitness band smackdown
When it comes to fitness bands, the Jawbone UP vs FitBit Flex are the two comparisons that come up in every conversation I have. So for the last few weeks–yes, even during the holidays–Julie and I have been using them both to track our own activity and...
Web Coolness: SnapChat hacked, Facebook’s teen problem, and more
Here are a few links we’ve enjoyed reading this week around the web. We hope you like them as much as we do. Holy awesome LEGO Joker Funhouse, Batman. Looks like Isaac Asimov’s predictions about 2014 are spot on. Freaky! SnapChat gets hacked in a big...
Happy New Year, cool moms!
Thanks for hanging with us throughout 2013. It has been such an honor for us to have such an amazing, smart, challenging, savvy community. We’re excited for everything 2014 holds for us–and for you. Happy New Year! -Kristen, Liz, and Team Cool Mom...
Last-minute donations made easy with tech
If you’re like us, you’re on a tech organization rampage right now, like backing up data, organizing digital photos, and getting rid of those cord tangles once and for all. Or at least until February. But before you close the curtain on 2013, might we...
3 ways to save money shopping online – even last minute.
Featured Partner Just because Christmas is on Wednesday doesn’t mean I’m done shopping online. With rush shipping and ship to store options, I can continue to avoid the crazy last-minute holiday crowds. And hey, if I can save money while I’m doing...
The coolest last minute tech gifts. (Is it last minute yet? Yikes!)
I’m not sure about you, but Christmas really snuck up on me this year. It’s only a week away! (Eep!) But that’s one of the reasons I love tech–when you’re scrambling to find great gifts, they’re available to ship now, or even to...
5 of the coolest techie Pinterest pins this week
Make sure you’re following us on Pinterest because you might be missing pins like these, all of which are perfect for holiday giving. (Only 12 days until Christmas–but no panicking!) 1. A thoughtful gift for a shutterbug. And one we bet they don’t...
Web Coolness: Lord of the Crumbs, how to turn off your iPhone homing beacon, and more
Here are some cool tech links we’ve enjoyed reading this week. We hope you like them too! In case you missed the cool Google Doodle in honor of Grace Hopper, take a peek at it animated. It’s terrific. Still shopping? Find the coolest holiday gifts for...
The coolest Minecraft gifts for kids. Besides more time to play Minecraft.
I’m not sure about you, but in my house, Minecraft is pretty much all my kids talk about. They play it on the PC, on the iPad, and yes, even in real life. Hold the real pick axe. If your kids already have tons of Minecraft toys like mine, I’ve rounded up...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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