by Kristen Chase | Fitness + Health
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...
by Kristen Chase | Holiday Picks
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...
by Kristen Chase | Causes and Giving Back, Tips and Tricks
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...
by Kristen Chase | Best Apps
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...
by Kristen Chase | Holiday Tech Gifts
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...
by Kristen Chase | Link Roundups
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...
by Kristen Chase | Games + Gaming
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...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories
Not just any heart necklace will do these days, my friends. The hip kids are wearing Instagram like necklaces that you can find at Photojojo, one of my favorite shutterbug shops on the web. Laser cut from acrylic and made in the USA, these fun baubles make a fabulous...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
Between my daughter’s new iPhone, my son’s iPod Touch, and my two personal iGadgets, we’ve got four iOS devices charging all over the floors and kitchen counters. That’s why my next big purchase will be this brilliant new PowerDock 5 charging...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories
If you’ve ever missed a call because your cell phone was hidden in the deep recesses of your purse, then you’ll want to get your hands on these two smart gadgets. Like, yesterday. While there are plenty of times that I’ve been glad to have missed...
