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Editors Best Tech of 2011: The gadget cases we’re coveting

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Now that we all own a laptop, a camera, a smartphone or two, and who knows what else, we all need great gadget cases. How wonderful that there are so many that our functional and fabulous all at once. For the iPad: Seth Aaron iPad cases for MarooLiz: I have had more...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest techcessories

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

While we love our gadgets, we also love those clever and cool tech accessories that make them work better, more efficiently, or more effortlessly. Here, we present our very favorite techessories of 2011. PlugBugLiz: A brilliant little adapter from twelvesouth...

Editors Tech Best of 2011: The coolest websites

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

While not every one of these websites are brand new, these are the ones that we fell in love with in 2011, may of which experienced terrific upgrades and improvements that make our lives a lot easier or more entertaining. Culling from reviews on both Cool Mom Picks...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The best photo editing and sharing resources

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

If parents all do one thing with technology, it’s take and share pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. This year saw a slew of new apps and resources to help making your picture taking, editing and sharing easier and more fun. Here are our editors’...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest gadgets for kids

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Even though our kids somehow get their hands on our own smart phones and tablets, these cool gadgets are made just for them. And guess what? They love them so much they actually leave ours alone. LeapPad ExplorerLiz: First there was Cabbage Patch Kids, then...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest apps for little kids and preschoolers

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

We use our gadgets as just one tool in a huge arsenal of parenting tricks to help us entertain our little ones. When we do, here are the apps that keep our kids happy, with lots of emphasis on storytelling, imagination and creativity. Toca Boca appsLiz + Kristen:...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest apps for tweens and big kids

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Those tweens and big kids can be a tough crowd when it comes to technology, but these apps have passed the test. And why we’re always wondering where our iPhones and iPads are. BrainPOPLiz: Our post headline says it all: Brain Pop Jr answers kids’...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest apps for grade schoolers

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

These top kids’ apps of 2011 are the perfect combination of education and entertainment, which is why our editors–and our grade schoolers–think they’re cool. Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This AppLiz: While Mo Willems’ debut app is...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest online shopping helpers

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

As much as we love shopping, we love it even more thanks to the amazing sites and apps that make our online shopping experience much easier, especially on our wallets. FabLiz: Because I’m addicted to Fab.com of course I’m addicted to the little alert that...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest tech for productivity

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Here, our favorite tech gadgets and apps of the year that to us, are like having another arm. Sometimes we busy moms appreciate productivity-enhancing technology as much as a few hours of extra sleep. iPhone 4SLiz: While of course I put put my iPhone 4S in about every...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest family-friendly video games

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

For the last few years on Cool Mom Picks, we’ve ended the year with our Editors’ Picks for best of the year. We’re excited to do the same on Cool Mom Tech this year, starting with the best video games that the whole family will love. ABBA You Can...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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