3 outstanding new high-tech baby monitors worth checking out | Best of CES 2018
Since CES 2018, we’ve been featuring our favorite tech picks for parents and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share the incredible new high-tech baby monitors that I got a chance to check out. While there are certainly a lot more that we’ll be trying...
Is the Google Clips camera just a new way for parents to spy on their kids?
My kids were all a little too old when the video baby monitor hit peak popularity. And way too old for this trend of parents chasing their kids around with a video camera to catch their every move. So, when I saw Google had launched their new Clips camera, an AI...
Instagram Story tip: How to change your photo date and time stamp so you can use older photos
Like me, you’ve probably tried to share a favorite photo on Instagram Story after the fact, only to discover that it was taken well past the allowable 24-hour time period. Also like me, you may have figured out a trick where you can screenshot the photo you want...
9 cool Instagram photo gifts for the Instagram-loving mom. Isn’t that all of us?
As a new mom, I’d adore a Mother’s Day gift that takes my favorite Instagram shots and transforms them into an awesome keepsake so that I don’t have to. After all, I can hardly find time to back up the several billion pictures I’ve taken of my...
The new Polaroid Snap Touch with LCD: Is this insta-digital hybrid camera worth it?
After spending some time playing around with the new Polaroid Snaptouch ($179.99 from our affiliate Amazon) that we were sent for review, I think it’s a fun little camera for a family — especially with road trips, summer camp, and more outdoor time ahead....
Where to find a Nintendo Switch in stock.
If you’re like me, you’ve been trying to track down the Nintendo Switch since it was released last week, and well, let’s just say it’s been no easy feat. Unfortunately, my search has been pretty unsuccessful as of yet, but in the process,...
Pixlplay turns any smart phone into a cool camera for kids
If your kids are like mine, they’re obsessed with taking pictures, and well, your phone is a better camera option than your DSLR. Except, it’s still a pretty expensive piece of tech. So, when I heard about the Kickstarter campaign for the new Pixlplay...
You oughta be in (flattering, well-lit) pictures
Just in time for holiday visits, New Year’s Eve celebrations and uh, New Year’s Day morning-after selfies (if you dare), Rebecca Minkoff has introduced yet another must-have tech accessory: The new rose gold Glow Selfie iPhone Case designed for iPhone 7,...
15 custom photo gifts to make your friends and family swoon | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
We love finding cool custom photo gift, because hello, we’re moms! We’re sentimental like that. But also, they make great gifts because they demonstrate that some real thought and love went into creating it, even if it doesn’t cost a fortune. Next up...
Never miss a shot with the Cloak Bag
I actually stopped carrying my DSLR with me because by the time I could get it out of my bag, I had missed the photo of my kids I was trying to get. And walking around with the camera out in my hands? Not really the safest option. That’s why I’m intrigued...
How to prevent sunburn? Meet Sunscreenr.
As vigilant as I am about applying (and reapplying) sunscreen on my kids and myself, it’s inevitable that I missed a spot — usually on myself — and I’m left with a sunburn patch. But this new gadget could totally change that, and help keep us...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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