How to get early access to Dell’s Black Friday deals on hot holiday tech for the family
This is a sponsored message from Dell It’s now so easy to spoil yourself — or anyone in your life — with the gift of technology this holiday season. That’s because Black Friday has come super early at Dell. Meaning right now. Today! From November 15...
How to avoid tech neck: Tips for a healthier, more ergonomic laptop experience for your teens and tweens
If your kids are using a laptop or Chromebook for their schoolwork (or gaming), there are a few simple things you can do to help them avoid tech neck. Yes, it’s totally a thing (says the person who’s on her computer most hours of the day). Here are our...
Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents
This is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is a great time, thanks to Dell’s Black Friday in July sale. Starting June 30, visit Dell.com/CoolMomTech for big savings off all kinds of...
This baby monitor has features that make you go, “whoa…how do they do that?”
This is a sponsored message from the pixsee Baby Monitor If you have been looking for the high-tech baby monitor that “does it all” — and more — you’ll be amazed by the pixsee baby monitor. It’s not just an incredible (and adorable)...
5 phenomenal tech deals for dads: The stuff he really wants
Father’s Day is coming up and while we always have loads of last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas for you over on Cool Mom Picks, I was poking around to find some deals for you late shoppers. Turns out, there are some fantastic tech gifts for dads on sale...
A parents guide to Apple’s affordable new iPhone SE 2022: Why it could be perfect for kids
We’ve officially hit the point of full Apple product saturation in our household — and as so many parents in our Out Tech Your Kids community tell us, they have too. So what do you do when you’re all basically on Apple devices, your kid needs a new...
The new snow globe Pop Sockets are a must-have situation this holiday
How magical are these snow globe Pop Sockets that I just discovered for the holidays? Yes, they perform the exact same function as regular Pop Socket grips in preventing dropped phones during selfies, but also, THEY’RE SNOW GLOBES. In case I didn’t make...
How to set up a new tablet for kids: 7 things parents should consider first
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google With a new tablet for kids high up on lots of holiday wish lists this year, it’s important for parents to ensure that the new device is set up properly. But it’s not just about making sure the tablet is charged...
Google Kids Space: A new, exciting way to help kids discover, create, and grow.
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google Raising digital natives who are curious about the world around them can be challenging for parents. From keeping up with their ever changing interests to encouraging their creativity, parenting kids who are constantly...
Fun Halloween iPhone cases that we’d dress our phones in all year long.
Who says your iPhone can’t get dressed up for Halloween too? These fun Halloween iPhone cases are the perfect way to get a little festive for the month of October — and beyond. But especially now, with so many costumed trick or treaters hoping to (safely)...
5 ergonomic laptop accessories you should consider for your work and study set-ups
As someone who now regularly attends physical therapy, let me be the first to advise you about the importance of ergonomic laptop accessories: So important! Given how much time we all spend on our computers these days, it really pays in the long-term to have a...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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