An indoor herb garden inspired by NASA technology. Rocket science degree not required.
It's officially spring and that means in-season veggies are back. I can't wait to make that first batch of pasta with fresh basil leaves in it, but the thing is that requires an indoor herb garden right now. And every year I try to grow herbs indoors, is another year...
The Happier app gives you a blissful break from the crazies on your Facebook feed
Thanks to my kids' love of Despicable Me 2, Pharrell Williams' Happy song has basically been on constant repeat in my head for the past month. Then there was World Happiness Day last week (though we're still trying to figure out what that was about.) On top of that, a...
Replacing iCal reminders with the smarter, speedier Checkmark 2 productivity app for iPhone
First, let me acknowledge that I am an Apple gal and so I'm always looking for a better productivity app for iPhone. Yes, I'm still rocking the 4S -- and likely jinxing myself by speaking of it so boldly -- but I'm routinely impressed with all that this smart phone...
The new Mujjo iPad sleeve and iPhone wallet: Sophisticated gadget cases that can hold their own in any office.
We're all for having fun with our gadget cases, but some occasions demand more sophistication than playfulness. Lucky for us, one of our faves, Mujjo, has launched two new collections of beautifully handcrafted cases and iPad sleeves that fit the bill perfectly. And...
Three songs to help to usher in spring : Kids’ music downloads of the week
Though Mother Nature seems to have forgotten that spring has come to the Northeast, I'm still going to get us into the mood for warmer days with three great spring songs by some of our favorite kindie artists. Short-and-sweet, Charlie Hope's a cappella Spring, from...
When you gotta go, there’s the Way2Go bathroom app
When my oldest was newly sporting big girl undies, my greatest fear suddenly became, What if she has to go, and I can't find a bathroom? Now multiply by a factor of 10 for our trips into New York. Modern city parents, have no fear. Way2Go is a free bathroom app for...
Going paper free just got easier and way more organized with FileThis.
Are you drowning in paperwork like me, and dying to start going paper free as part of your spring cleaning routine? Between the kids' forms, the manuals, the permission slips, the bills, the important documents, the health records, the receipts, the tax forms, I'm...
5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 awesome tech pins, plus all our daily picks from our own site and around the web. 1. Isn't this IT Crowd shirt the best ever? 2. These Minecraft creations are pretty amazing. Our kids are...
Hello Baby Animals app: Irresistible, interactive fun for preschoolers
Do you know what a baby seal is called? My kids can tell you it's a pup, because they've been having a blast playing with the new Hello Baby Animals, created by Carolyn Merriman of Shortstack apps. Carolyn has a background in early education, and her apps (including...
Spring tech trend alert: The coolest black and white smartphone cases
Do I really need a reason to love black and white smartphone cases? I'm hope you're saying no if, like me, you also see your smartphone as another excuse to accessorize. Since I'm definitely ready for a new case for spring, I scoured some of my favorite shops to find...
A smart air conditioner that’s got beauty along with brains
If you've ever had a window air conditioning unit (raising my hand, along with probably everyone else who's ever lived in New York), you know what a dilemma they pose: Is that gihugic electric bill worth being cool and comfortable, or should I suck it up and sweat it...
How to see your first tweet on Twitter. (Meeeem-rieeeees….)
If you want to devote a whole 5 or 10 seconds and see your first tweet on Twitter, there's an easier way than scrolling back to the beginning. Visit Twitter's discover.twitter.com/first-tweet page just launched to celebrate their 8th birthday. (Happy birthday,...
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Nancy Drew and the case of the handmade eReader covers that look like books
Riddle me this, Miss Drew: what looks like a book and feels like a book but is actually thousands of books? Oh... you already solved it by reading the title. Well, you'll never guess how pretty this handmade e-Reader cover is on the inside. I love real books, and I...
8 tips for taking a selfie with kids. Because you want to be in the shot too, right?
I have to say that I have mastered the art of a good selfie, as you might be able to tell from my Instagram feed, but I'm getting especially good at taking a selfie with kids. Because let's be honest, it's the only way I'll actually make it in most photos with them....
The LEGOLAND model builder challenge: Enter or just gawk like us.
Well of course we're obsessed with the LEGOLAND Model Builder Challenge. Our kids are all big fans of LEGO, and so are we, especially the blocks aren't underfoot or getting sucked up by the vacuum. The LEGO Movie was a huge hit, and LEGOLAND California Resort is...
Tips for getting kids excited about learning in the digital age. (And some very cool new educational apps.)
It's no secret we love cool educational apps for kids that blend fun and teaching and getting kids excited about learning new skills. And now with summer around the corner, it's even more important that we find ways to keep kids engaged to avoid that summer slide, and...
Remember VHS? Retro smartphone cases for old school techies.
If you're like me and still refer to DVDs as "video tapes," then you probably love retro smartphone cases like I do. Our newest find: This very cool (tubular? rad? gnarly?) VHS smartphone case. Better, you will not be confused by it and wonder what it is. See, we're...
Google launches Android Wear – First up, smartwatches
With the huge popularity of wearable tech and smartwatches, it's no surprise that Google is leading the fray with Android Wear which they just announced today. And from I can tell, it's worth getting excited about. Along with allowing the Android Wear user to access...
Pregnancy apps get a run for their money with Totally Pregnant
We have covered pregnancy apps in the past like We're Pregnant and Sprout, and now the Totally Pregnant app is another awesome one to add to the ranks. As for me, after recently having baby #3, the shop is closed and I'm done, but seeing someone pregnant or an...
Mini Monet art app for iPad lets kids get creative, with or without beret.
My daughter has really honed her drawing ability and has turned into a great little artist. (If I do say so myself.) She even adds the requisite eyelashes to all of her female subjects. While she unleashes a lot of her creative energy with paper and markers, she also...
Cool green tech accessories: Preferable to warm green beer
In honor of St Patrick's Day, we've rounded up some very cool tech accessories in very cool shades of green. In fact, they'll look chic long after the green beer specials in your local tavern are mercifully gone. We recently featured the hot new colors of...
A travel toothbrush sanitizer that’s not just for germaphobes
I wouldn't call myself a germaphobe, but I do like to have a clean toothbrush. You know, since I'm putting it in my mouth and all. At home, we've used the Zapi toothbrush sanitizers which are convenient and fun. (Check out that adorable new ninja model.) But next time...
Roy G. Biv by They Might Be Giants: Kids’ music download of the week
Along with some awesome, kid-friendly Irish music playing loudly on St. Patrick's Day, we'll be cranking Roy G. Biv, an ode to rainbows by kindie rock powerhouse, They Might Be Giants. The track from their outstanding album, Here Comes Science, teaches kids a bit...
Jawbone UP24 for Android is here. Get ready to get sweaty.
Since Android users have to wait for so much of the cool apps we cover, we're always thrilled to announce when one we love finally hits Google Play. This time, it's the Jawbone UP24 for Android. Now Android users can get the same real-time fitness feedback that we...