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...
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The ZAGG Rugged Folio for iPad can handle the elements. (And your kids, too)
Call Bear Grylls, people, because my iPad mini is ready for any crazy, backwoods adventure he might be going on. That's because for the last few weeks my tiny tablet has been rocking ZAGG's Rugged Folio for iPad. Bring your apple juice spills, your grubby toddler...
Some More S’mores for National S’mores Day: Kids’ free music download of the week
We've got everything you need to celebrate today's National S'mores Day in a way fitting for this iconic campfire treat. From 9 Fantastic S'mores Recipes to a genius indoor s'mores recipe (if it's raining in your neck of the woods), and now we even have a great free...
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 might just be the cutest camera ever
I always swore I wouldn't be that mom who said, "When I was a kid . . ." to her own kids all the time, but sure enough I'm explaining pay phones and cigarette lighters in the car to them. One of my favorite gone-by-the-wayside tech items from childhood is my old...
Piquing Our Geek: The Sproutling Wearable Baby Monitor
With products like Jawbone and Fitbit and dozens more that are ushering us into a new era of wearable tech, it seems only natural that wearable tech for babies is next, right? But a wearable baby monitor that can sense, learn and predict your baby's behavior? That...
Leather iPhone cases so cute, you’ll look for excuses to take them out
From what we're hearing from our readers, more of your kids are heading back to school with gadgets in hand. While we'd always recommend a case like an Otterbox for pure protection, my kids also have my old iPhone hanging around the house (as in, do not leave the...
The Keepy scrapbook app: Part Facebook, part interactive scrapbook, and all organizational lifesaver
There's a lime green folder in a top drawer in our kitchen that is spilling over with paper: artwork, drawings, little wobbly letters that are getting less wobbly day by day. I've learned to let go and throw some things away, but the rest of it? Let's just say some...
6 smart, easy tips for teaching kids photography
I'm often asked for tips for teaching kids photography, because as my friends know, it's one of my favorite things in the world. Whenever my son asks to use my camera to take a photo, I do whatever I can to maintain my chill. Meanwhile, inside I'm giggling, clicking...
Flipp app: A money saving shopping app, no strings attached.
I have mentioned my penchant for frugality and the rush I get when I snag a good deal. (Yes, I said rush). Which is why a neat money-saving shopping app called Flipp will most definitely be on my phone come back-to-school shopping season, which scarily enough, is just...
Photobrix: If you’ve ever imagined yourself as a LEGO portrait
Twitter isn't generally the best way to pitch us, but when we get a Tweet like this, well...how can we resist? @coolmompicks That's an awesome profile photo, and even better in #LEGO by https://t.co/LK9Hyuz4UG pic.twitter.com/cQoriCzIFn — Photobrix Bot...
Featured Partner: Reading Eggs helps kids to read. And yes, it’s fun.
This is a sponsored message from our partner Reading Eggs. It's back to school time, and that means new threads, fresh kicks, and time to turn reading from an easy summer hobby back into an essential skill. Whether you've got younger kids heading to preschool and...
Because what’s Shark Week if not an excuse to buy cool shark stuff?
Next week marks the beginning of one of our favorite ridiculous annual pop culture traditions: Shark Week. And while there's no shortage of gimmicky, silly, weird, and often adorable shark items, I think my fave this year (besides those great shark fin swim vests we...
Ice Cream Girl by Brady Rymer: Kids’ music download of the week
If there is a sound that can make my kids run in 90 degree weather, it's the sound of the ice cream truck's music coming down the street. Your kids the same way? Then grab a download from Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could: Ice Cream Girl. Because it's much...