Causes and Giving Back

As much as we're excited to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with a little beach and barbeque, we want to be sure to acknowledge the members of our military who, along with their families, have sacrificed so much…

With today being Teacher Appreciation Day (and the whole week being Teacher Appreciation Week), I've been trying to figure out how to properly express my gratitude to all the wonderful teachers in my life--both my own growing up, as well…

I'll admit that I've grown quite attached to my phone and all that I can do with it, but thanks to the UNICEF Tap Project , my phone can do some real good while I'm otherwise occupied (or waiting for new Candy Crush lives). Through March…

This light bulb might not look like it's all that special, but it really, really is. Because now until March 29, IKEA will donate $1 from the sale of each one of their LED light bulbs to light up refugee camps worldwide. I have such trem…

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 o…

Growing up in the midwest, our neighbors had two solar panels on their roof. I always thought that was so cool. Now panels are popping up in my neighborhood, and it's still just as cool to me. I would love to see even more solar energy s…

If you're the type who uses your Instagram and Facebook accounts to share photos of delicious meals that you've enjoyed at fab restaurants, now you can use new iPhone app Feedie to post your food photos and do more good than just making …

As a military spouse, I've had first hand experience with military charities, especially when my husband was deployed. Thanks to technology, it's easy to give back. All it takes is a simple click to donate to these worthy causes in honor…

If you're like us, then your Facebook feeds and Twitter streams were suddenly filled with news links and hashtags about the Oklahoma tornadoes yesterday. As we send our deepest thoughts to the families that have been affected, we wanted …

After the Boston Marathon bombing yesterday, I felt completely helpless and wanting to do something for the many families who were affected by the tragedy. I'm glad to see there's now a way to offer support, thanks to an amazing tech com…

Those AT&T commercials that feature kids who have suffered from car accidents as a result of texting while driving literally bring me to tears. I know I'm not alone. To think that one single split second or word in this case can change e…

As I was ordering my soy latte at Starbucks this morning, I saw something that made me wish I was a FourSquare app user. Because just by checking in, I could have helped a really good cause. So if you're an avid FourSquare fan, now's you…

As if we needed yet another reason to love technology, it's worked wonders in opening up opportunities for busy parents like us who want to support the causes we care about, but don't always have the time. As much as we value hands-on ch…

In solidarity with the many websites protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA)--those sites we rely on every day for news, entertainment, information, and community--Cool Mom Tech will not be posting today. W…

Just take one pass through a Target parking lot and you'll get a new understanding for how crazed, dazed and all-out harried people are right now. I was there this afternoon, and felt lucky to make it out of there without a fender-bender…

As a mom with a house full of kids, sometimes the only place that I can actually make a quiet phone call is when I'm in my car, thanks to the help of my hands-free device and OnStar . However, on Tuesday I learned about a proposed cell p…

While the idea of shopping to help eradicate AIDS may seem a little incongruous, the truth is, The PRODUCT (RED) program has raised nearly $200 million for the UN Global fund over the years. A lot of that comes from company donations. He…

There's a sea of shopping apps out there to make you a more streamlined, savvy consumer. Coupon generators, barcode scanners, deal finders, list makers, price checkers, parking finders....But there's a great little app out there that ena…

We are so honored that Parents Magazine has nominated us for best mom tech blog in their Best Blog Awards! (Although we kind of hope that dads like us too.) We haven't even been up for a year, so it makes us all feel pretty darn good. Wh…

Surely like so many of you, we've been captivated and horrified by the horrific natural tragedies in Japan over the past two days. If you want to help, we love that the Red Cross has set up a simple way to donate through your cell phone.…

It was really amazing yesterday to see how the 50th anniversary of the 50-mile civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery was honored through social media. What struck me most of all was the Twitter feed of Georgia Congressman John Lewi…