12 fun holiday iPhone cases. Oooh, festive! | Holiday Tech Guide 2017
We do pretty crazy things during the holidays. Like decorate outdoor trees, indoors. So we think it’s perfectly reasonable to spread the holiday cheer to the everyday device that is quite literally, closest to us. Here, 12 fun holiday iPhone cases that will keep...
12 entertaining and educational STEM toys for kids of all ages | Holiday Tech Guide 2017
STEM toys have become one of the hottest gifts for kids, and we couldn’t be happier. In fact, we think they’re especially great for those tweens who’ve kind of started to outgrow “toys” but still want something fun to play with around the...
23 cool digital subscription gifts for people who don’t want more stuff | Holiday Tech Guide 2017
Our next Holiday Tech Guide is here, inspired by our friend Lindsay Turrentine, Editor-in-Chief of CNET, who revealed on her recent CBS This Morning appearance that digital subscriptions are hot for the holidays this year. And we couldn’t agree more. We know...
Portable North Pole app is back with new, better-than-ever features. It’s magical.
The Portable North Pole app and website is hands-down our favorite way for kids to get a chance to talk with Santa. And this year, it’s back with new features that make it better than ever. For kids who are clever, curious (and maybe a little doubtful) the...
A Super Mario gingerbread house. Wahoo!
The gingerbread house just got a 2017 makeover thanks to this clever Super Mario gingerbread house we found at Michael’s. Seriously, how fun is this? Related: The coolest craft gifts for kids You get everything you’ll need to put together this...
The hottest tech gifts of 2017: Something for everyone on your list
If you’re looking for the top new holiday gifts for 2017, have we got a list for you! From the hottest new electronics and toys to goodies for gadget-lovers, photography fun, the smartphone that could change smartphones, gifts for gamers and more. We’ve...
12 stylish Apple Watch bands and accessories. Rowr. | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017
The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone’s budget. So, we’ve collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts for anyone who...
13 practical tech gifts anyone with a smartphone or tablet can use | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017
If your family is anything like ours, there’s always a few people on your list who always ask for practical gifts. And as much as you want to give them a gorgeous necklace or a cool pair of cufflinks, they would much prefer a gift they know they’ll use every single...
Fun iPhone ornaments get your photos off your phone, and onto your Christmas tree
I’ve seen lots of different kinds of photo ornaments, but none like this clever DIY tutorial for iPhone photo ornaments we found at Chica Circle, created by Elba at Live Colorful. And hooray, it looks like even us not-so-crafty folks could figure how to make...
The most perfect tear-jerker gift for teachers (or anyone on your A+ list)
When I’ve served my turn as room parent for my kids’ classrooms, I’ve really tried to give the teachers what they’d actually like as a gift from the group. But, a completely sentimental, tear-jerker gift is always a nice touch too. Because...
Cool gamer school supplies for kids with very, very nice parents | Back to School Tech 2017
Gaming has taken over the world — or at least our kids’ brains, same as it did when we were kids (ahem). But what our kids have that we didn’t have back in the day is such an amazing collection of cool gamer school supplies. Whether they’re...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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