by Nicole Blades | Uncategorized
When it comes to the Super Bowl, half the fun is cheering for one team and trash-talking the other. And with all the hashtag wars and pseudo scandals swirling this year, Super Bowl XLIX this Sunday is gearing up to be flaming hot. If you’re the type to proclaim...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps
We dress up every other part of our smart phones, from gorgeous cases to pretty wallpaper. So why shouldn’t your keyboard get a little makeover too? We found 3 fun keyboard apps to perk up your phone and make it look cooler than ever. 1. Go for Color...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps
We’ve already declared that 2015 is the Year of Better Sleep, so here we are with even more helpful techie ways for all of us to get those good Z’s. I tried two more of the latest sleep tracking apps to see whether they’d be a good fit for parents....
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware, Kids
I have seen a lot of really cool wireless speakers, but the first thing to catch my eye on the Aether Cone was the shape. It felt like a throwback to the old-timey gramophone, and the copper and black color combo totally amplified the cool factor. (Ha, get it?) But...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps
Sometimes the best part of editing a digital photo is messing around with fun filters. And with all of the photo editing apps that we’ve recommended, filter options are overflowing. So it’s always refreshing to find a new photo app that brings something a...
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware, Tips and Tricks
New year, new you. Of course, we’ve all heard (and probably said) this catchy line each time January 1 rolls around. But instead of promising to completely overhaul our lives with major changes, we’re starting small and smart with this resolution: Organize...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps
Everyone likes singing karaoke. Well, everyone except maybe my husband, who prefers to do a Leonard Cohen-style speak-singing thing when it’s his turn up at the mic. Still, even he would get a kick out of Hook’d, a fun social music app that blends selfie...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps
When it comes to fun educational apps for kids, the folks behind Cool Mom Tech faves Endless Alphabet and Endless Reader just won’t quit. (Guess that’s where the whole endless thing comes into play, huh?) The creative development team at Originator Kids...
by Nicole Blades | Uncategorized
Having kids means having a nightlight. These handy little things keep beneath-the-bed monsters at bay and light the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night. So it was only a matter of time before this classic plug-in got an upgrade. Meet the Leeo Smart Alert...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps
Let me guess: If you add one more item to your to-do list, it’s going to burst into flames and take you with it, right? I know. I’m right there with you. That’s why I’m loving the MyTime app and website. MyTime takes a help me help you approach...