Why the new MacBook Air has family written all over it: The features we’re excited about
We’re so excited watching Apple’s big announcement today about the brand new MacBook Air. With the title of Apple’s most affordable MacBook (the price tag starts at $1199) we imagine lots of parents are going to be considering this for their families...
My love-hate relationship with the new MacBook Pro: A cautionary tale
When I decided to upgrade to the new MacBook Pro at the end of last year (hello, tax write-off), I thought I had a good sense of what I was getting into. Heck, I wrote the article about it here on Cool Mom Tech when Apple first announced it a couple of years ago. But...
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This is a sponsored message from Relay So many parents want their kids to have the safety and security of a phone, and yet those kids aren’t necessarily ready for all the responsibility and liability that comes with owning one. It’s a major issue among...
Beautiful hand-embroidered iPhone cases, just in time for fall
If you’re looking to upgrade your iPhone’s look for fall (yes, that’s a thing I hear), may I suggest these beautiful Maria Maria hand-embroidered iPhone cases I spotted at Nordstrom? Related: These gorgeous iPhone cases are rock solid. Each case is...
3 Apple accessories I can’t live without.
As an Apple family, we’ve seen various iterations of devices in our home over the years. And that means, different chargers, different ports, you get the idea. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to buy a bunch of other cables and gadgets to...
A clever Google Maps trick you’ll be very glad to know about if you travel
As I was prepping for our family vacation to Iceland, I found myself searching for information about cellular signals — not so I can check my email while I’m gone, but so I can use Google Maps. While I found several posts that assured me my service...
3 volume-limiting headphones for kids, all under $20
If your school supply list looks like ours, a pair of headphones is always required for your kids. Yay computer lab! But before you grab a pair off the shelf at your local office supply store, take a look at these 3 safer, volume-limiting options for kids, all of...
AirSnap: A swanky case for your swanky AirPods
Are you tired hearing about how much I love my AirPods? Well, if you’re a recent convert or a seasoned user, I have found the perfect case, from our friends at TwelveSouth. We’ve featured their clever, practical Apple products over the years, and the...
Our favorite crossbody iPhone bag, now on sale!
It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary sale (whoo!), and we spotted a sale on the Bandolier crossbody iPhone bag, which is one of our favorites. If you’re in the market for a smart hands-free way to carry your iPhone that’s stylish too, you’ll...
We have found Porg cases for your phone, and they are the best thing ever.
We discovered the adorable Porg pins at UtinniBikini Etsy shop earlier this year, and now she’s back with Porg smartphone cases that we need in our life right now. Aren’t they awesome? Related: 16 of the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids These clear...
Our favorite stylish tech accessories just got even more stylish.
We’ve featured plenty of Native Union tech accessories here on Cool Mom Tech, as well as in our gift guides, because they’re the perfect combination of style and function. So, no surprise we had to tell you about their new rose cable collection that you...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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