Melissa, Author at Cool Mom Tech

The new Philips Sonicare for Kids power toothbrush: Like a babysitter for their teeth

As much as I love my five year-old son’s newfound independence in the morning, I have had to watch his toothbrushing like a hawk, at least until I tried out the new Phillps Sonicare for Kids Power Toothbrush. Now he can brush his own teeth, with way less...

Polar vortex, shmolar vortex. The genius new Dyson Hot Fan Heater is keeping us toasty.

by Melissa | Smart Appliances

Polar vortex or not, it’s cold around here! Truth is, the freezing temps wouldn’t be so bad if our brand new heating system wasn’t cutting out on us every other day, which is why the wonderful new Dyson Hot Fan Heater is now keeping my family’s...

Move over Eloise, Sophie and the City is here.

by Melissa | Fun Apps for Kids

First-time author Kelly Florio Kasouf penned a chic and whimsical children’s book, The Super Adventures of Sophie and the City, that caught the hearts and minds of New York’s fashion elite. Why? Kasouf’s actual dad is Steve Florio, the former...

The cutest iPod player you’ll ever see (and hear)

by Melissa | Strollers and Stroller-y Things

Before I had kids, I was one of those people with headphones firmly planted in my ears during my commute or even when I was just picking up toothpaste at the drug store. Now that I have two little ones, I need to be on alert at all times, meaning no headphones. But to...

Ovens in smoking hot colors

by Melissa | Kitchen Tech

I always think the mark of a truly stylish kitchen is a few well-placed pops of color. I never imagined that color being on the oven, but, after seeing the candy colored cookers from BlueStar Ovens, I now think that a statement-making oven is a pretty genius idea....

Tron Legacy: Not the movie, the designer handbag

by Melissa | Fashion + Accessories

I must confess that I was not exactly a fan of the movie Tron when it came out the first time around, but I know that there’s a good number of you out there excited to queue up for Tron Legacy. For your kids. Of course. But a new limited-edition collection of...

Cool new cases for your cool new iPad and iPhone

by Melissa | Cell Phone Accessories

If the holidays were super-good to you and you’re a proud new owner of an iPad or iPhone, chances are that you’re probably looking for a sleek new case to protect your sacred new tech toy. Well look no further–we’ve found a few gorgeous ones,...