Unroll.me: How to clean up your inbox with a minimum of hair-pulling-out.
I’m usually not one for New Year’s resolutions, but, in the spirit of getting more done in 2014, I decided to tackle my email--like so many of you who ask us how to clean up your inbox when it's overrun with more emails than anyone can keep up with. PaperKarma took...
The Barbie Plastic Surgery App and the other worst apps for kids on iTunes from Corina Rodriguez
This week, parents--and anyone else with an iota of common sense--expressed outrage over the discovery of the Barbie Plastic Surgery App, whose name was soon changed to Barbara for legal reasons. As for ethical changes? Not so much. The app, rated for kids 9+ (just...
What to do with your digital photos? Tons of fantastic ideas
If you're like me, you probably have taken upwards of 2,000 photos of your kids, your house, your pet, and even your food in the last year alone. And like me, you're wondering what to do with your digital photos and hoping you can find a fun, creative way to get your...
Breaking news: Apple refund coming for all those accidental in-app purchases from your kids
Although my own kids haven't made any in-app purchases without my permission that I know of (knocking on wood right now), I know lots of parents whose kids certainly have. And thanks to a new FTC ruling, Apple has to pay you back for all those accidental in-app...
Belkin WeMo smart appliances mean soon you’ll be cooking dinner from your smartphone
I wasn't able to attend last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but the word on the street (and from Liz, who was reporting from the scenes) is that household tech and smart appliances are blowing up in a big way. From app-controled appliances of all kinds...
Selfies made easier: 4 wireless shutter remotes for smartphone photography
Looks like the whole selfie trend is here to stay. Thus, the introduction of shutter remotes to make it all possible. Whether or not you're all about sharing your self-portrait with the world through Instagram or not, parents should really appreciate the surge of new...
Eye-Fi Mobi desktop receiver for Mac means you are running out of excuses to have photos stuck on your camera.
We've been fans of Eye-Fi and their smart, simple wireless memory cards for cameras for several years. I still remember the first time I saw the Eye-Fi card in action--the instant photo transfer from camera to desktop knocked my socks off. We've been impressed with...
Innovations of CES 2014: The best of the new wearable fitness tech
Some of the very coolest innovations that captured our imaginations at the 2014 International CES this past week were in the realm of wearable fitness tech. In fact, you can hardly open an article about CES without seeing a ton of buzz and excitement about it. Not a...
Minecraft shirts for girls. Finally.
We love the way that Minecraft challenges our kids without imposing limits on their creativity, and we especially love to see our daughters building (non-princess) castles in the sky, engaging their creativity, and getting some unexpected education subtly slipped in...
Buh-bye compact fluorescents: 3 remarkable light bulb innovations to save you money and energy
Wow, now here are three new light bulb innovations for the home that Thomas Edison never dreamed would exist. Mainly because he didn't have a smart phone. Which he probably didn't dream about either. Lumen TL800 First check out the Lumen TL800 (above) which is the...
The innovations of CES: Home security systems get high tech
While wearable fitness tech was easily the most buzzed-about topic at the International CES this year (and more on that in a bit), one trend I was really excited about for families is all the innovation in the world of home security systems. From baby monitors to...
OtterBox Commuter Wallet – Protecting your phone and your cash
While there were new mobile phone cases galore at the International CES this year--plenty of which we'll be sharing in the coming days and weeks--I think one that you might be most interested in comes from parent fave, OtterBox. They're already known for their super...
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Kids’ music download of the week: Snow Day
I still remember the thrill of hearing No school today! which is why today's fast-paced tune from Boston's Josh and the Jamtones is so perfect for this week in particular. Snow Day starts with the same type of cheer you'd hear from your barely awake school-age kids...
An app to help a big sibling get ready for a new baby. Or at least a virtual one.
With a new baby in the house, both of my older kids are so surprisingly sweet when it comes to caring for her, wanting to pick her up, even changing diapers. It's amazing how nurturing young kids can be, whether caring for a real baby, a stuffed animal, or in the case...
Comparing the hot new child friendly entertainment sites online. Which one is right for your kids?
Are your kids going as stir crazy as ours are with this Polar Vortex and other crazy weather? We've exhausted every board game and put together every puzzle we have in our house. So, TV. And child friendly entertainment on our computers. With more parents looking for...
We are the champions… of chemistry.
We love Freddie Mercury, and we love a good chemistry pun, and we love science shirts for girls. So of course we just love this Freddie Mercury science shirt from Threadless because like the element, Freddie was shiny, fluid, poisonous and known for his role in heavy...
5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins
Are you following our Cool Mom Tech Pinterest boards? You should be! Take a peek at all the tech coolness you might be missing. 1. How cute is this DIY earbud case? 2. This amazing app helps you ditch the annoying junk mail. So handy! 3. We're drooling over this...
MiiPC review: Keep a virtual eye on your kids’ computer activity
We were excited to have a chance to put together a MiiPC review, considering there's pretty much nothing that causes a modern parent more angst than monitoring your kids' online life. Keeping them safe, limiting their screen time, making sure they don't develop a...
Whirlpool tech innovations for the home at CES: The Jetsons era has arrived.
This week at International CES, I've been blown away by so many awesome tech innovations that you don't have to be techy to appreciate.We are going to have so many awesome things to share with you in the coming weeks, we're giddy! But to start things off, we're...
PaperKarma app: Junk mail, begone!
I really dislike going to the mailbox and finding it full of junk mail: useless mailers, coupons, and magazines I never subscribed to. While it all inevitably goes right into the recycling bin, or our fireplace as kindling, it is still a huge waste of paper. We've...
Voyce Dog Collar: The remarkable new high-tech collar that gives your dog, well, a voice.
One of the most fascinating things I've seen so far at the International CES in Las Vegas is actually a tech invention for dogs. Yes, dogs. It's a digital collar called Voyce that just launched yesterday, and if you're a dog owner I think you'll be blown away by the...
Be an organized parent and classroom volunteer with 9 helpful apps and websites
Ever since my kids started elementary school, I have always tried to volunteer and chaperone whenever possible, especially in these years that the kids still actually want me to be there. But with many different opportunities to help out in the classroom, school...
The new Camera+ App Version 5: Now even plus-ier than before.
I have long coveted a DSLR (and not just because I'd need a gorgeous camera bag to carry it). But thanks to the latest update to our beloved Camera+ app, I've got powerful photo editing features right on my smartphone. We've been fans of Camera+ for years, since it...
The 7-minute workout app: Does it work?
Like millions of people, I've got "get in shape" at the top of my resolution list this year, but not a ton of time to spare. So while I figure out if I'm going to join the gym or start running again, I decided to give the 7 Minute Workout App a try. I mean, I've got 7...