9 awesome kitchen gadgets you’ll want on your holiday wish list
The pandemic has ushered in a whole new cooking renaissance for lots of us, so I’ve been on the lookout for new gadgets for all you budding gourmets out there. Or anyone who just wants these gadgets to make cooking thee meals a day, every day a little more...
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Here’s a cup of coffee that never gets cold!
We were big fans of Ember when they first launched their smart mug that keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature (with pre-sets, people. Pre-sets!), and so, we just had to share this clever Father’s Day edition. Because really, there might not be anything...
The future is here and it’s an alarm clock that brews coffee
Forget the hoverboards and watches that talk. The future is here and it is the Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock. Yes, it makes pour over coffee (or loose leaf tea) when your alarm goes off. And it even has a refrigerated compartment for your milk. Seriously. If...
12 ways this little smart gadget can make your holidays a whole lot easier.
With the holidays right around the corner, we’re always looking for ways to make this busy season easier and more enjoyable. For us, a little extra time and sanity goes a long way. And well, there is actually a gadget for that. We’re thrilled to welcome...
Behold! A self-cleaning water bottle. We’ll take 10.
One of the big stand-outs for us at CES 2018 had to be the Quartz self-cleaning water bottle. Yes, you read that correctly. No scrubbing required. Related: How this smart water bottle helped me drink more water Using a UVC light, the BPA and pthalate-free Quartz...
Hot coffee? Yes please! The Ember smart coffee mug is every parent’s dream.
This year, I’ve become a full-on coffee addict. Welcome to life with four kids. Or, any kids…right? But between cooking breakfasts and getting lunch boxes into backpacks and driving the kids to school (no bus for us, bummer), it’s rare to actually...
Making your own baby food just went from crunchy to swanky
I’m not sure the new Rose Gold Beaba Babycook will make your homemade baby food taste more expensive, but it’s certainly very easy on the eyes. Let’s just say this new, limited edition baby food maker will let you steam and blend in style. It’s...
A handy guide to the Instant Pot buttons. It’s okay, we need it too.
Like so many other folks out there, we’re obsessed with The Instant Pot, a hot, new kitchen gadget you might have discovered here on Cool Mom Tech. (And if not, hey, it’s okay, we forgive you. Ha). Recently, our food editor Stacie Billis put together a...
The Instant Pot: What’s all the hype about this hot kitchen gadget?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about The Instant Pot. It even recently got coverage on NPR. (We knew you when, Instant Pot). But a lot of people don’t really know exactly what it does, and if they really truly need it...
12 of the coolest products and tech gadgets for parents from CES 2017. Holy cow, the future is here!
This year at CES 2017, family and baby tech each had its own summit (wow!) and bevy of exhibitors sharing some of the hottest new gadgets for parents. Seriously, where were all these incredible gadgets when my kids were babies? While there were tons incredible...
Teasmade: An alarm clock that brews your tea. Jolly good!
Why should coffee lovers have all the fun, with their alarm clocks brewing fancy coffee for them in the morning? Well, tea lovers, this is your moment, because the classic British brand Swan Teasmade tea-brewing alarm clock has been upgraded for 2016, and is now...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
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