Schoolhouse Rock’s Sufferin’ Till Suffrage: Kids’ music download of the week
Tuesday marks Women's Equality Day and, in my opinion, there's no better song to sing loudly with the kids than Schoolhouse Rock's Sufferin' Till Suffrage which celebrates a woman's right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. Though while you're at it, you...
The Autographer hands-free camera gets even more stealthy and stylish thanks to Lulu Guinness
Just as more of the masses eschew their traditional dSLRs for the convenience of smartphone photography and the quick rush of a cheap fling with an Instagram filter, there is much coolness developing in the digital camera world. Which means trendsetting designers are...
iSwimband: The most essential poolside tech accessory parents could need
With this being the first summer with our third baby, I have been thrown back into super vigilant mode when it comes to pool safety. While summer is coming to a close, we've still got quite a few weeks of hot swim weather left (and an upcoming warm weather trip this...
10 of the best organizational apps for parents: Back to School Tech Guide 2014
There's excitement and anxiousness in the air at back to school time, but for many parents, this time of year can also bring about a little dread. As in: Ugh. Here comes the deluge of To-Do lists and classroom paperwork and lunch-packing and scheduling and on and on....
16 best math apps for kids of all ages: Back to school tech guide 2014
Math: The word alone strikes fear into the hearts of too many kids -- and frankly, too many parents. That's why we think it's so important to find the very best math apps for kids to share with our readers, so we can help our kids get a great start in preschool, brush...
Cool USB drives: Chanel for your lips. And now, your digital files.
We've featured all sorts of cool USB drives here on Cool Mom Tech, from stylish USB necklaces to personalized flash drives, even vintage toy usb drives, but these lipstick flash drives from PointsAndPlaces on Etsy take the face. Er, cake. Crafted by Toronto artisan...
12 of the best educational apps for preschoolers: Back to School Tech Guide 2014
We're so happy to kick off our 2014 back to school tech guide with one of our favorite, and most requested categories: The best educational apps for preschoolers. Now just because your little one isn't in official Big Kid school yet doesn't mean they can't get in on...
Back to school lunch box notes meet cool science lesson
While looking around for cool printable lunch box notes for our back to school guide, I stumbled across these wildly awesome optical illusion flash cards at Mr. Printables. As a kid, I couldn't get enough of optical illusions and now my own girls feel the same way so...
9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech
As fans of the planet--and yeah, humanity in general--we're always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we've all discovered over the years, it doesn't have to be about massive life changes or suddenly turning...
MakeSpace gives new meaning to cloud storage
While we've seen apps to itemize and inventory your belongings, here's a first: The MakeSpace service is blending digital cataloging of your precious stuff with actual real-life storage. It's been taking NYC by storm, and I imagine it will be spreading soon--although...
Our favorite fall accessory: Gorgeous iPhone cases by indie artist Kristi Kohut.
These days, I feel like my phone is as much an accessory as my earrings or bracelets I mean, I have the thing with me All. The. Time. And I hate to admit it (please don't fire me, Cool Mom Tech editors!) but I still use a cheap plastic case from the store where I...
Bug Out by The Pop Ups: Kids’ free music download of the week
Other than the daily sunscreen application my children must endure, they would probably say their least-favorite thing about summer are all the bugs that fly, crawl, buzz, and bite on a summer's day or night. Since I'm getting a bit weary of hearing BUG! every time we...
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Little Lamb in Amsterdam: Take a ride through Holland with this lovely ebook and travel guide for kids
As much as I'd love to take a trip to Europe with my kids and let them ride bikes through Holland to see the windmills and tulips, it's just not in the budget this year. But I can still let them learn about Dutch culture through the beautifully illustrated ebook...
Timeshel helps you get all those iPhone photos printed (finally!)
One day I'm going get all of these special iPhone photos printed. How many times have you said that after scrolling through a month's worth of pics, hunting for the cute one with your kid doing that thing? Yeah, same here. That's why I'm always pleased to discover new...
When the T in STEM stands for tat
You may already know we are big fans of Tattly, the way cool temporary tattoos we first told you about at their launch three years ago. (See? Ear to the ground over here.) Well, they've grown hugely since then with literally hundreds of designs, and now just in time...
The 7 best things about the new Cabin app
When it comes to apps, we're all about finding the newest and coolest ones that help the busy family machine run a little smoother. And as we ramp up to back-to-school season, life is probably about to get even more hectic. Oh forget probably. It is! So, how are we...
7 terrific tech gear picks for camping and hiking
Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip, I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be -- even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make getting in touch with nature even...
Polaroid Cube camera: Cute enough to eat up. But don’t. Because it’s a camera.
Can it get any cuter than this? That's the first thing that I said to myself when I saw The Polaroid Cube camera. I mean, look at it: This new little number is teeny -- less than 2 inches -- but can shoot quality 6 megapixels photos and 1080 HD video. You can even...
What to do with Instagram photos? Print them, then frame them. What a concept.
We're always looking for even more new ideas on what to do with Instagram photos that will get them off of our tiny screens and into our big, real lives. Sticky9 just introduced one cool way with Magnet Wall Frames. It's just like it sounds: a sleek hanging frame that...
ImaginMe: Wonderful interactive storybooks starring your child that actually look like your child. Wow.
One of my kids' favorite activities is to grab my phone and watch videos of themselves over and over again. And yep, I know tons of you can relate. So I can only imagine how excited they'd be to see animated version of themselves as the heros or heroines of their own...
Oh captain, my captain: Our favorite Robin Williams movie clips
We're shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Robin Williams, an entertainer who defined our childhood and still stayed relevant over all these years. He made us laugh, cry, and laugh-cry, with his amazing ability to transform into so many beloved...
Ecojot Connect app: Write notes the old-fashioned way, and save them the modern way.
Even with all the great lifestyle and organizational apps available to us today, there are times that nothing really replaces writing with pen and paper, whether I'm writing down funny things my kids have said or just making my grocery list. But having digital records...
Guardian Angel Safety Outlet: the must-have outlet for parents. (Yes, there is such a thing).
With my third baby who has been on the move for a few months, I re-realized how vigilant we have to be when it comes to babyproofing. She is into everything, including electrical outlets (ack!), which is why I'm so glad I discovered the Guardian Angel Safety Outlet....
Retro postcards go digital with the ScenePast app
Even though it's easy to snap and share plenty of great vacation photos these days, I do miss those fun postcards we used to collect and send during my family trips as a kid. But now with the ScenePast app for iOS, you can actually send those awesome retro postcards...