A Super Mario gingerbread house. Wahoo!
The gingerbread house just got a 2017 makeover thanks to this clever Super Mario gingerbread house we found at Michael's. Seriously, how fun is this? Related: The coolest craft gifts for kids You get everything you'll need to put together this gamer's dream...
The hottest tech gifts of 2017: Something for everyone on your list
If you're looking for the top new holiday gifts for 2017, have we got a list for you! From the hottest new electronics and toys to goodies for gadget-lovers, photography fun, the smartphone that could change smartphones, gifts for gamers and more. We've put our heads...
12 stylish Apple Watch bands and accessories. Rowr. | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017
The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone's budget. So, we've collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts for anyone who already has one,...
13 practical tech gifts anyone with a smartphone or tablet can use | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017
If your family is anything like ours, there’s always a few people on your list who always ask for practical gifts…
A hidden iPhone safety feature that every person needs to know about.
Even we here at Cool Mom Tech were surprised to learn about this hidden iPhone safety feature that could possibly help save lives. And while it's easy to activate, it's not something you would happen to do by accident, which is great for those of us with kids using...
Fun iPhone ornaments get your photos off your phone, and onto your Christmas tree
I've seen lots of different photo ornaments that you can make or order, but none like this clever DIY tutorial for iPhone photo ornaments we found at Chica Circle, created by Elba at Live Colorful. And hooray, it looks like even us not-so-crafty folks could figure how...
The world’s easiest iPhone time-saving trick I never knew. D’oh.
Okay, so please tell me I'm not the only iPhone owner who's had an iPhone for literally years...and never knew this super basic time-saving iPhone trick. Turns out, your clock -- you know, the little digital display of the time at the very top center of your phone?...
The very best online Black Friday tech deals of 2017! Stay home and shop in PJs!
If you’re looking for the very best Black Friday 2017 shopping deals and discounts around the web, we've got you covered! And by best, we mean...best. Like, no junky stuff, no "buy one, get one 6% off." Just the best deals for the shops we love, big and small. We’ll...
The Force is now with your iPhone, thanks to the new Otterbox Star Wars collection
You truly can't beat an Otterbox case when it comes to keeping your iPhone super safe. But now they've got The Force on their side, thanks to the new Star Wars collection that's out today in honor of the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi movie. If you've got an iPhone...
How to use the Amazon app to get the best Black Friday deals
The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here, and if you're like us, you've bought a thing or 20 from Amazon, or at least tried too. The Lightning Deals move so quickly that often times we've missed out on items we really wanted. Well this year, we're armed...
Code your own Star Wars video game, you can. (And we will.)
Raise your hand if you already have tickets to see The Last Jedi. Yep, we're obsessed too at our house, so I'm (obviously) looking for hot new Star Wars gifts for my kids this holiday season. At the top of my list: Bloxels Star Wars. This cool hands-on game lets my...
A cute little pet that plays music. We approve, Oprah!
While I was getting my new shiny iPhone 8 + this weekend, I spotted these adorable My Audio Pet Bluetooth speakers at the T-Mobile store, under a big "One of Oprah's Favorite Things!" Now, I love me some Oprah, but I tend to be pretty skeptical about those lists....
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The world’s easiest iPhone time-saving trick I never knew. D’oh.
Okay, so please tell me I'm not the only iPhone owner who's had an iPhone for literally years...and never knew this super basic time-saving iPhone trick. Turns out, your clock -- you know, the little digital display of the time at the very top center of your phone?...
How to fix the iPhone bug that’s putting weird symbols in your texts.
There's a glitch in the matrix! Okay, not really, just that there's a bug in iOS 11 that for many people turns their letter "i" to a weird symbol. Thankfully, there's a quick fix until they come up with a fix in the next iOS version, which we hope will be soon. Now,...
The TBH app: What parents should know about this hot new app for kids
The TBH app has been blowing up over the past few weeks and just hit #1 in the App Store for iOS following the announcement that Facebook has purchased it. I've seen multiple articles referring to it a "kindness app" or an "anonymous compliment app" which sounds...
Ditch your keys with these 3 cool smart locks for families (or anyone with a door)
Home security has gotten really high tech lately, and we're not talking about cameras. Smart locks are helping families stay safer. Whether you want to be able to check on the kids getting home from school alone, or let a neighbor in to water the plants while you're...
7 fantastic Android tablet apps for creative kids
If you've got a kid like mine, it's a full-time job just keeping up with her every growing interests, many of which happen to be digital. And no, I'm not necessarily talking about gaming and YouTube binge watching. From learning to code to creating digital art pieces...
The most perfect tear-jerker gift for teachers (or anyone on your A+ list)
When I've served my turn as room parent for my kids' classrooms, I've really tried to give the teachers what they'd actually like as a gift from the group. But, a completely sentimental, tear-jerker gift is always a nice touch too. Because these men and women spend so...
Why the new Local app could make you delete Yelp for good.
I admit, Yelp drives me crazy for a number of reasons. And now, just in time for the holiday shopping and travel, comes a truly viable app alternative. Let's say you live in Silverlake, you like comedy shows and galleries, and four of your friends have recently...
How to fix the iPhone bug that’s putting weird symbols in your texts.
There's a glitch in the matrix! Okay, not really, just that there's a bug in iOS 11 that for many people turns their letter "i" to a weird symbol. Thankfully, there's a quick fix until they come up with a fix in the next iOS version, which we hope will be soon. Now,...
Make a foster kid’s holiday dreams come true with Daymaker
We love finding wonderful ways that we can give back and help kids who need it most, especially during the holiday season, which is why we were happy to discover Daymaker. By connecting foster children with people like us via their gift-giving website, they're...
A new easy way for parents to teach teens responsibility and independence, through shopping online.
We know that parents of teens (us included!) are always searching for ways to help teach them responsibility, and slowly gain more independence. That's what they want, and well, it's what we want too, which is why we're so thrilled to team up with Amazon, who recently...
7 of our favorite family video games, because the holidays are coming.
The holidays are right around the corner, which for many of us means lots and lots of family time, well, beyond the eating, and the eating again. Whether you're hanging with your immediate relatives, or you're celebrating with your entire clan, we love finding ways...
21 of the coolest iPhone X cases. Because a new case is a must-have for this phone!
As I’ve said before, a new shiny phone requires a new shiny case. We’ve listed the hottest iPhone X cases listed here!
4 gadgets for laptop users to help with neck and shoulder pain.
Last year, I was having some issues with neck and shoulder pain, along with a side of vertigo (ugh!). After a discussion with a chiropractor and a yoga therapist, I decided to make some changes to my work set-up, which was probably causing a bit, if not all, of the...
This kid’s Halloween costume just won the Internet.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably saw the hilarious viral video of the Irish family trying to catch a loose bat in their kitchen. If you have not seen this video, I suggest you watch it right now. Trust us, it's funny! Well, no surprise, someone...
A new ad-free podcast app for kids that’s worth paying for.
We're big podcast fans in my house, and no, not just because we've got a Cool Mom Picks podcast (shameless plug for Spawned with Kristen and Liz). They're fantastic screen-free entertainment for the whole family. As more and more podcasts for kids keep popping up, it...