3 cool apps and websites to track Santa Claus this Christmas | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 21
We could all use a little extra magic this holiday season, which is why we decided it would be fun to share 3 cool apps and websites that can help you track Santa Claus this Christmas. They're totally free, and super easy to use. And we'll be honest: our kids have...
7 of the best video games to play together as a family
Who else is looking for the best video games to play as a family this holiday? To me, these family-friendly games make the best gifts for the holidays, since they provide some safe indoor fun at a time we all really need it. Plus, they pack a lot more play longevity...
Is this the end of the movie theater? 6 gift ideas for families setting up a home movie theater this year.
Did you all see the huge announcement from Warner Bros. yesterday? For 2021, they'll be streaming all their new release movies directly to HBO Max the same day they hit theaters. That means Wonder Woman, Dune, The Matrix 4 and every other movie from the studio can be...
3 types of security devices to help you keep an eye on your holiday deliveries
The ladies who live on my quiet, suburban neighborhood street have gone full-on neighborhood watch this week, because we've had a rash of packages stolen off front porches. Our delivery services are at maxed-out capacity, and they're hurrying to get everything to us...
6 top tips to help you save money shopping online | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 20
Who doesn't want to save money this holiday season? Well, with these tried and true tips, we can help you do just that while you're shopping online, whether it's for holiday gifts now, or other gifts (or necessities) all year long. We hope these shopping tips help you...
Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 10 cool tech gifts under $50
Just a few days ago, we shared our favorite tech gifts for everyone on your list, all under $25. Today, we're sharing cool tech gifts under $50. From cool docking stations to wireless earbuds, we've got something fun for everyone on your list. This post contains...
Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 10 cool tech gifts under $25
Shopping for lots of tech geeks in your life? Being extra mindful of your budget this holiday season? We've got you covered! We rounded up some of the coolest tech gifts for everyone on your list, all under $25, lots of which happen to support small businesses too....
8 of the best STEM and geeky subscription boxes for all your favorite people
I've got some good news and some bad news about subscription box gifts this holiday: The good news is that there are tons of subscription boxes out there that you can order in time to gift for Christmas for just about anyone left on your list. The bad news is that...
Download Apple’s free Make Your Holiday booklet and give your kids 20+ fun, creative projects to keep them busy all month.
I am not exaggerating when I say that I cried after watching a presentation about Apple's new, totally free, Make Your Holiday at-home family program. Our kids have been through so much, and whenever I think of all the companies that have stepped up to offer free...
Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages
Tech gifts are at the top of every one of my kids' wish-lists this year, from my 6-year-old to my 15-year-old. But with so much time spent on their computers for remote schooling this year, I'm leaning toward some of these awesome no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids...
The best Black Friday tech deals of 2020, all in one place
Ready to shop, parents! We've got the Black Friday deals for you this year. From kitchen appliances to video games to home security, we've found some incredible savings for your holiday shopping. Don't worry, we haven't included any bland buy-one-get-10%-off deals...
Games to play with faraway friends and family over Zoom this holiday season | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 19
With so many of us celebrating the holidays far away from our friends and family, we thought it would be helpful to put together some ideas on how to connect with them virtually this holiday season, which for us means: games! On this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids,...
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Clever ways to use Alexa to make your life easier | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 22
We can all use ways to make our lives a little easier, which is why we’re talking about Alexa, which we know has helped our own staff, and maybe you too. That includes this episode’s sponsor Bamboo Learning, which offers fun ways for elementary-aged kids to learn and...
The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Tech posts of 2020
Every year, we share our top 10 most popular posts on Cool Mom Tech. From the best podcasts for kids to customizing your iPhone 14 home screen, here are the posts we wrote this year that resonated the most with our readers in 2020. Also check out: The top 10 Cool Mom...
Big Twitter news: Here’s the deets on Fleets.
If you've been hoping that Twitter would launch something to make it feel like Snapchat and Instagram Stories, then you're in luck with the launch of their new feature, Fleets. Admittedly, I looked at the calendar to see if we had somehow fast forwarded to April 1,...
All the HBO apps and services, explained. Because we’re confused too.
Anyone else confused about the HBO offerings? There's HBO Go, HBO Max, HBO Now, HBO Later (Okay, I just made that one up, but you get the idea). But the good news is that HBO has finally taken the hint from confused consumers and start consolidating into one service:...
Holiday Tech Guide 2020: 10 awesome Mandalorian gifts for Star Wars fans, young and old
Who else out there is still low key obsessed with the Mandalorian? Good news! We are too; in fact, our devotion may have gone beyond low key a while ago. So I've rounded up 10 Mandalorian gifts for the Star Wars nerd in your life, whether that person is a child, teen,...
Big Twitter news: Here’s the deets on Fleets.
If you've been hoping that Twitter would launch something to make it feel like Snapchat and Instagram Stories, then you're in luck with the launch of their new feature, Fleets. Admittedly, I looked at the calendar to see if we had somehow fast forwarded to April 1,...
12 must-have gadgets to get you through a winter of quarantining
Colder weather is starting to settle in for many of us, and we're kind of staring bleakly into a winter quarantining. I'm not thrilled about the idea, but I'm trying to prepare myself and my family so that we'll get through this season healthily and happily. Be sure...
9 awesome kitchen gadgets you’ll want on your holiday wish list
The pandemic has ushered in a whole new cooking renaissance for lots of us, so I've been on the lookout for new gadgets for all you budding gourmets out there. Or anyone who just wants these gadgets to make cooking thee meals a day, every day a little more automated....
A parent’s guide to Among Us: What you need to know before you let your kids play the “it” game of quarantine
While there has been a lot of gaming going on in our house since the start of the pandemic, no game has quite gripped my family like Among Us. This easy and free-to-download game, which launched in 2018, has became HUGE during this pandemic as more and more people...
Calling all aspiring bounty hunters! Mandalorian sneakers are here
What's the best Mandalorian accessory, aside from a jet pack? I'm going to go ahead and say these amazing Mandalorian sneakers from Adidas. They're gorgeous, and come in several different styles, so you (and your kids) can channel whichever Star Wars character is your...
Beyond Mavis Beacon: 5 typing games for kids who need some practice.
With our kids spending significantly more time on their computers now that for many kids, school is online from home, we've realized something: they can't type. I mean, 16 wpm isn't something to brag about, champ. So we thought we'd look for some typing games for kids...
Just in time for Halloween: Spooky podcasts for kids | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 18
We're all finding clever, different ways to celebrate Halloween this year (thanks for the nudge, 2020), so we figured we'd share something we're doing with our kids: listening to some spooky podcasts. On this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids, we're sharing 6 of our...
20 must-know Alexa skills for homeschooling
As a homeschool mom, I'm often looking for ways to mix things up for my kids so it doesn't get boring. Our Amazon Echo is often playing music or keeping track of our grocery list for us from our homeschool room, but when I realized how many educational skills for...
Disney+ adds a watch party feature, just in time for The Mandalorian season 2
Since 2020 has precluded in-person watch parties, I was glad to see Disney step up their game with GroupWatch. Just like Netflix's watch party, GroupWatch lets you watch content from Disney+ with others who are far away -- and who also subscribe to Disney+, of course....
What’s new at Apple that parents need to know about | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 17
Over the last couple of months, Apple has launched some pretty awesome devices and features that are pretty pertinent to parents - from Family Set-Up to the new HomePod Mini - and a few other things in between. So, on this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids, we're talking...