Kristen Chase, Author at Cool Mom Tech

Do they make stylish laptop bags? Yes, yes they do.

by Kristen Chase | Laptop + Tablet Cases

I used to think that stylish laptop bags were just an urban myth until I discovered Knomo, whose gorgeous totes are a staple in my spring wardrobe. (Yep, that’s my own on our Instagram feed). Well, I just spotted their new collection and let’s just say, if...

10 cool camera apps and why we love them

by Kristen Chase | Photo Apps

With the plethora of cool camera apps out there, it can be tough to know which ones to download. And if you’re like me, then you’re taking a lot of photos (and sharing them on Facebook and Instagram) and you want them to look amazing. Not that our kids...

Turn your phone into a Sony Walkman

by Kristen Chase | Cell Phone Accessories

I’ve seen a lot of funny iPhone decals but none have made me laugh as hard as this Sony Walkman iPhone decal. Hold on while I go dig up my matching yellow headphones, please. If you’re like me and rocked out with your bright yellow Sony Walkman, it only...

5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins this week.

by Kristen Chase | Link Roundups

We’re on Pinterest! Are you following us? Take a peek at these 5 favorite pins from this week, and keep up with everything we feature, plus more coolness from around the web. 1. We’re loving this geeky baby announcement featuring Mario Brothers. So...

Instagram photo gifts get tasty with custom cookies

by Kristen Chase | Photo Gifts

These days there’s no shortage of ways to create your own cool Instagram photo gifts, but custom Instagram photo cookies is definitely a first. Like most of the world, we’re pretty obsessed with Instagram around here (are you following us?), which is why I...

Everything you need to know about the new Amazon Fire TV

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment

Considering how popular streaming devices are these days with Apple TV, Chromecast, and the Roku, it came as no surprise when we heard Amazon would be launching their own streaming service, which they finally did today with Amazon Fire TV. If you’re wondering...

Cool geeky jewelry for camera lovers, social media users, or Space Invaders fans

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

So cool geeky jewelry can be a little hard to find. Personally, I’ll pass on the gihugic QR code necklace. But then I stumbled upon Saffron and Saege on Etsy and well, I can’t just pick one favorite. The best part is that with these affordable prices, I...

5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins

by Kristen Chase | Link Roundups

Are you obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Make sure you’re following us to catch all our daily picks plus the coolest tech finds from around the web. 1. Such a beautiful photo gift idea. How far away is Mother’s Day again? 2. This is such a smart way...

Web Coolness – Tech tax tips, a new ebook subscription for kids, and why Pinterest is so addicting.

by Kristen Chase | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we did. You won’t believe what these beautiful photographs actually are. (Note: Getting a macro lens, stat) This is a pretty hard core...

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.