Whirlpool tech innovations for the home at CES: The Jetsons era has arrived.

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

This week at International CES, I’ve been blown away by so many awesome tech innovations that you don’t have to be techy to appreciate.We are going to have so many awesome things to share with you in the coming weeks, we’re giddy!  But to start...

Is it possible to covet a KitchenAid Mixer? Now it is.

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

While perusing the web for the most stylish tech gifts, I happened to come across this thing of beauty: A KitchenAid Mixer. Or more specifically, the ColorWare Limited Edition KitchenAid Mixer from the same folks who bring vivid color to eye-popping gadgets like the...

We wish you a merry Pinterest and a happy Facebook

by Delilah S. Dawson | Life and Home

We’ve always thought of social media as more than ornamental, but with these cheeky Social Media Christmas Ornaments you can actually trim your tree with Twitter and deck the halls with Instagram. What a fabulous gift for your pal the Pinterest maven or your...

I’ve got a picture pinned to my wall

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

If you’re old enough (or cool enough, ahem) to recognize a good Thompson Twins lyrical reference you’re also probably old enough to have a nostalgic longing for the Polaroid cameras of yore. This Polaroid poster from the Handz Etsy shop (makers of one of...

Viewmasters: They never get old.

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

If you remember the days that a Viewmaster was the ultimate in high-tech toys, you’ll probably love this retro inspired poster as much as I do.   The Viewmaster print from the Handz Etsy shop (makers of one of our very favorite Star Wars...

Piquing Our Geek: Revolv Home Automation

by Julie | Life and Home

Our home needs some major upgrades, and with a brand new, super smart home automation system coming out this fall, I think I’m even more excited to get started. Because this? Very cool. Revolv is a Colorado-based tech company that’s developed an absolutely...

Piquing Our Geek: The smartest power outlet. Ever.

by Jeana | Life and Home

Check out this clever power outlet that accommodates way more than the measly two electrical cords. It’s one of those why didn’t anyone think of this earlier? inventions. The Node Power Outlet is an all-around outlet that lets you plug in as many things as...

An extension cord to get excited about. No, really.

by Jeana | Life and Home

With all of the tech toys I get to play with in my job, I wouldn’t exactly say that extension cords top the list of my “oooh and aaah” gadgets. But a new one called nuplug that I’ve recently come across might just buck that notion. nuplug a...

#CoolPartyBanner, hashtag ready

by Cool Mom Team | Life and Home

At our fun Sealed with Love party in New York City a few months ago, we were on the hunt for a hashtag banner, but ended up getting crafty and made one ourselves. Too bad we didn’t know about the Hashtag Banner back then!   The folks at Banter Banner will...

A desk lamp to brighten your desk before you turn it on

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

Unless you have a gihugic computer monitor (very likely these days), a desk lamp is probably the focal point of your desk.   I love these wooden desk lamps handmade by Ellen’s Alley on Etsy. The feminine colors made with eco-friendly paints are a nice break...

Airocide: An air purifier for the cleanest air money can buy

by Jeana | Life and Home

This time of year always brings about the same symphony of sounds in my house: namely, sneezes, wheezes and sniffles from dreaded seasonal allergies. The daily doses of Claritin help, but I’ve discovered a high-tech solution has provided additional relief inside...

The kitchen sink you tap to turn on. Later for you, germs.

by Stephanie Slate | Life and Home

You know those things you don’t even know you need until you try them? And then you realize they’re so great you never want to live without them? That’s the new tap technology of this super cool faucet. Though a faucet is a faucet in many ways, my...