An iPad stand for Eames fans
I have a thing for simple, smart design, which is probably why I'm such an Apple fan. It's also why I love so many of the Apple accessories designed with the same sensibility. So all it took was the silhouette of this Ray Tablet Stand handcrafted by Ciseal, and,...
Wool gadget covers for spring, because safe devices are always in style.
When I read "Designed and made by perfectionists" at FeelFeltLt, I knew I had landed at the right Etsy shop. And when I perused through their selection of wool gadget covers, I knew they weren't just tooting their own horn. Each gorgeous cover is handcrafted by Milda...
Stylish bags for spring with something special hidden inside: Your DSLR camera
In an effort to up my photography game this year and well, get an actual hobby instead of laundry, I upgraded from an iPhone camera to shiny DSLR. But no way in you know what I'm going to lug it around in my already too-full tote, nor do I really dig the idea of...
The new MacBook 2015. Lighter, thinner, and oooooh gold. But do you need it?
If you're an Apple fan like me, then you had the Apple Watch Event marked on your calendar with multiple alarms yesterday. But it turns out that the Apple Watch wasn't actually the star of the show. For me, and from the number of tweets about it, the big hit...
popSlate iPhone case gives you an extra screen. Yep, you read that correctly.
If you're like me, then you've done the mad scramble on your iPhone to try to find your plane ticket, your calendar, or even a photo of your kids (it's okay, we're all parents here). Well no more scrambling, or a little less at least thanks to the popSlate iPhone...
The Apple Watch: The best thing ever, or the end of human interaction as we know it?
Today the world was treated to a comprehensive demo of the Apple Watch via the Apple Watch Event live announcement. On one hand, the geek in me is flipping out. Anyone who ever watched Get Smart is probably nodding vigorously right now and thinking, the future is...
5 of the coolest new photo apps for iPhone and Android out now
As parents, we are not shy about our love of cool camera apps since that's easily half the reason we all own smartphones in the first place. And we've experienced first-hand how a really great camera app -- like the Camera+ 6 app -- can really transform your photo...
The Okidokeys smart lock is so brilliant, they should change the name to the Okidokeys brilliant lock.
Last week I went skiing with a friend while our kids were at school, because that's what you do in Colorado. But when she checked in with her kids, she discovered that neither one of them had a key to the house, and had to scramble to make arrangements. Thanks to my...
In honor of that precious hour of lost sleep, At 63 by Vered: Kids’ music download of the week
Remember those weekend mornings when you would roll out of bed with just enough time to make it to brunch? After losing an hour of sleep last night to Daylight Savings, I'm feeling a little pang for those days. Which is why my kids' music download choice this week is...
Explaining #selma50 to kids with Congressman John Lewis’s own Twitter feed
It was really amazing yesterday to see how the 50th anniversary of the 50-mile civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery was honored through social media. What struck me most of all was the Twitter feed of Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who was there that day, as...
Out of the woods with marble iPhone cases
I've seen my fair share of wooden iPhone cases, but marble? Well, that's a new twist I'm really digging. Of course, it's not real marble, although that might be a great way to tone your arms. Heh. These marble iPhone cases at Poketo are a hard shell plastic to keep...
W is for Wookiee, Wearable, and Way Cool.
Our feeling is that it's never too early to get your kids excited about Star Wars. Even if they're too young to be freaked out by the bar scene in episode 4 (my kids were a little squidgy with that one for a while) they can still get to know the core characters, and...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
Disguising your wireless router with something far more pretty
This month I received several ominous warnings from my ISP, popping up to interrupt my web pages as I was browsing - We are replacing your wireless router! Order now or your service will be interrupted! You have T minus 14 days...13 days...12 days...All I can say is I...
Father’s day gift dilemma – Kindle Fire or NOOK Tablet?
My husband and I have been using our Kindle Fire and NOOK Tablets respectively for the last six months, and over that time, we've definitely developed strong opinions about these two new tablets. Let's just say one of them is getting a lot more use than the other.If...
Would you let your 9 year old on Facebook?
Just this week, Facebook leaked that they are considering allowing kids under 13 onto the site, albeit it with parental supervision. There's been lots of speculation as to why (stocks down, need new readers for page views), so it makes sense to target the group of...
Even More Coolness. Enjoy!
Piper: The ultimate toy for budding engineers who love Minecraft. In other words, our kids.
As you can see just from browsing our site, Minecraft and STEM toys rank high on our list of the coolest stuff for kids that's both fun and educational. So when we heard about Piper, which brings together coding, engineering, and Minecraft all in one cool toolbox, we...
What’s the best protective case for an iPad mini? Reader Q&A
So you know I turn to you guys every time I have a question where I am out of my league. My 3-year-old is getting an iPad mini from his great-grandmother. I can't win this war, so I'm embracing it. But I need help with a case! He is 3, so it needs to be bulletproof....
Get a cool coding education with the Robot School app
I have a sneaking suspicion that my children are smarter than me. One clue is that they really enjoy coding, which is definitely not my forté. Fortunately, there are tons of great resources out there to help them learn more about how to use code, like our latest...
New Luna smart mattress cover tracks sleep, adjusts the temperature, wakes you up, possibly does dishes.
It's clear that sleep tracking is all the rage in 2015. And I get it. Listen. If it were possible to marry one's bed, I would have been in deep mattressmony (ha) long ago. So when I heard about the Luna Matress Cover, the first one that converts any bed into a smart...
Skillshare brings the coolest classes to you instead of you having to go to them.
I'm really thrilled to introduce you to my new obsession, Skillshare, a wonderful community that offers online classes to help you learn new skills and dial up your creativity--or simply get it back. If you're like me, you often see all sorts of cool classes being...
Immortalia: The family history app to download before your next visit to Grandma’s house.
My grandmother once stowed away in the back seat of her father's Model-T while her sister went on a date. Then they crashed the car, into a pig. Now that she's gone, I really wish I'd had her record stories like that one so that my kids, especially my daughter who's...
The My Old Basement LEGO kit: Why should the kids born after 1996 have all the fun?
With all these new LEGO sets coming out, like Scooby Doo LEGO and Doctor Who LEGO, I've got total LEGO envy. Why should the kids get all the cool stuff? Well, this new My Old Basement LEGO kit is all mine. Designed by artist Chris McVeigh (a.k.a. Power Pig) who we've...
Sponsored Message: Bevy ingeniously stores and organize all your photos and videos automatically
This is a sponsored message for Bevy Just imagine all the free space and potentially sanity you could have back if all your smartphone photos and videos were automatically uploaded to one safe place as soon as you captured them. That's exactly what you'll get with...
A clever, customizable iPad sleeve for the very crafty or very fidgety.
We've found cool iPad cases made out of everything from felt to leather to industrial strength NASA mystery metals. But maybe never one made out of paper. That's the Papernomad iPad and iPhone cases. It's not just they're sustainably made --and incredibly cool...
How to free up space on your phones and tablets with 4 easy steps. Because more pictures are coming, you know it.
If there's one thing that will throw off my whole zen vibe, it's seeing that "you're out of memory" alert pop up on my tech devices when I try to download an app or take a video. I almost want to turn to my gadget and say: You're the smart one. Fix it. But since...
Just for You by Caspar Babypants: Kids’ free music download of the week
I know I don't have to tell any new parent about the importance of sleep, but with Sleep Awareness Week beginning tomorrow, it's only appropriate I feature a sweet new lullaby to mark the occasion. And this lovely little song comes off an entire album of lullabies...
Here come the Men In Black for your phone.
Clever always wins, in my book. That's why I snorted pretty loudly when my editor Liz emailed me a link to this most excellent Men In Black phone case from Society6. I will also admit that it took me half a beat to catch the full joke, like, the fact that the figure...