6 techy Advent calendar apps and websites that may make you forget the little pieces of chocolate
It’s December 1st and despite pulling together some of the very best printable advent calendars out there, we’re out of ink. And I’m out of time if my back-up plan was to purchase something great online. Thankfully, like a Christmas miracle, there...
Black Friday tech deals: The best of the techy best!
If you’ve mustered enough energy from yesterday’s all-out turkey fest to hit the stores today, we’re sure you’ll be snagging some incredible Black Friday tech deals. But since it can be a little overwhelming to keep track of all the discounts,...
Excuse me sir, but that R2-D2 is in prime condition, a real bargain.
I’m all for baby Halloween costumes that are quick, clever, and possibly made by someone else. (Let’s face it, you’ll be lucky if a baby lets you get one good picture in before melting down.) And that is why I’m all over this awesome R2-D2 baby...
The cutest online invitations for summer parties
We’re all longtime fans of Pingg, the free ecard site with their designs created by independent artists and designers. It’s been a while since we checked in, and now they’ve got so many cool new options especially for any summer parties you’ve...
Cupcake, have we got an app for you!
We’ve covered virtual cupcake baking apps and even cupcake ATM machines. But if you love cupcakes (and, really, who doesn’t?), here’s the killer iPad app you’ve been waiting for. The Food Network Cupcakes! is pretty much the best thing since...
Happy Mother’s Day!
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to wish you the happiest of Mothers Days. Whether you found yourself with a new Kindle today, or just the cutest ever crayon drawing of “Momm” we hope you’re doing something wonderful. As for us, the hardworking...
Mothers Day ecards for all kinds of Mothers
We love how diverse families have become and we definitely recognize that the typical Mother’s Day card might not meet everyone families needs. Luckily, we found a site with free Mother’s Day e-cards that acknowledge all kinds of moms and all kinds of...
Pat the Bunny for iPad – the one bunny we love well after Easter is over
Pat the Bunny is a baby book staple in most households, including mine, where I got at least three copies at my baby shower. After all, it’s one of the very first interactive books. So not surprisingly he’s finally gone digital with a fun iPad app, which,...
Geeky Valentine cards? LIKE.
My fellow geeks, we are a truly persnickety bunch, especially when it comes to social media. It takes a lot to earn our Likes, even more to earn our Shares, and a truly hilarious and Tina Fey-esque miracle to merit a DM.These cards? Totes worthy of a Share. If...
Roses are red, Yoda is green
Valentine’s Day cards for your beloved geek can be hard to come by, especially if you don’t want a 24-pack of tear-off Lego/Star Wars figures saying, “Valentine, you’re the Obi-Wan for me!”This Etsy shop may have one of the most chic...
Happy New Year!
Raising a virtual glass of champagne to all the cool parents of the world, wishing you a happy and healthy 2012. -Liz, Kristen, Beth and the Cool Mom Tech team.Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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