Priceblink: Still the easiest trick to save money shopping online.
When I first installed Priceblink for my browser a few years back, I called it one of my top tech picks of the year. Since then, this amazing online price comparison tool has come a long way. And you'll definitely want to check it out, especially if you plan on taking...
Need a new desk lamp for back to school time? Today’s a good day to do it.
I don't know about you, but we're spending the rest of this weekend getting ourselves ready for school to start. (Yes, the NY schools don't start for a whole extra week.) That means getting the kids' desk set up--and mine too. Fortunately, West Elm is having a sale to...
A designer iPad clutch to take you stunningly into fall
If you're looking for a snazzy new accessory for fall but can't entirely justify the purchase, then look for a tech accessory. At least that's what I do. Especially when it's as gorgeous as this one. The makers of one of my very favorite pairs of boots are...
The new Trip Stop app: Eat what you want, when you want on the road.
Looking for alternatives to fast food on the road can be tough. I've resorted to packing lunches, but where's the fun and adventure in that? That's why I love this new app that takes some of the frustration and guesswork out of eating on road trips. Traveling...
Your next gadget case was almost a wetsuit. Or a shoe.
Did you know that a leather tannery can produce 4500 pounds of excess leather a day? And that it goes straight into a landfill? Yeah. Bad news for shoe addicts like myself. The good news is that a smart company is buying up that scrap and creating limited,...
5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins this week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check our these five cool Pinterest pins of the week. 1. We're obsessed with this crossbody bag that safely holds your tablet. Gorgeous. 2. This amazing bookshelf is made for geeks! 3. Here's a way to use tech...
Future coders of the world can get a head start with Tynker
During a recent discussion with a group of young kids about what they wanted to be when they grow up, I was surprised when one little boy piped up and said, 'I want to make the next Angry Birds!" Luckily, little tech-minds like him might be able to get a big jumpstart...
Finally, a monthly subscription for geeks. And it’s bigger on the inside.
We love covering cool monthly subscription boxes over on Cool Mom Picks. Whether you're a foodie, a crafter, or a beauty maven, there's someone willing to deliver carefully curated goodies to your door. My geek sisters, time to kneel before Zod. It's our turn. It's...
The best science apps for kids: Back to School Tech Guide 2013
While science may conjure up memories of chem labs and memorizing Newton's Laws, we think kids are ready to explore science as soon as they start asking why the sky is blue. Science has the answer to that perennial kid question, and many more. We've worked hard to...
Tune in to retro radio style with your iPhone
When I was growing up, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Or so my kids think. But then, it's true if you consider plastic radios dinosaurs, because every kitchen I visited had a radio on the counter. My grandmother's was set so low it was barely a hum while we made sugar...
Using your iPhone 5 with iPhone 4 docks and devices
I will admit that one of the things that has kept me from upgrading to an iPhone 5--besides the pending iPhone 6 that's coming out--is the need to upgrade like a zillion chargers, docks and other accessories. The move to lightning connectors can be horribly annoying,...
Piquing Our Geek: Tile is Lost and Found, tech style
We're all for labeling our belongings to help them find their way back to us, but what if you could use a Bluetooth-enabled device to locate your high value items, like laptops or musical instruments--or maybe even your car? The new Tile does exactly that. Download...
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UpTo: A free calendar app that does way more than other calendar apps
Years ago, I used to be able to keep my entire schedule in my head--no calendar necessary. Three kids later, a calendar is a must-have for keeping track of family activities and appointments. But what about stuff that you want to remember, but it feels silly to put it...
Cool homeschooling resources online, that aren’t just for homeschoolers: Back to School Tech Guide 2013
Along with books, YouTube channels, and educational apps, there are loads of smart and fun websites that both my kids and I agree are worthwhile supplements to their schoolwork. And as I get ready to start my eighth (gulp) year homeschooling three kids, I've gathered...
Kids’ music download of the week and video debut: Rock, Paper, Scissors
The only thing more fun than listening to The Not-Its!, is seeing them perform their high-energy songs in their trademark pink-and-black outfits. And while catching them live is a lot more doable for you west-coasters, the rest of us can get a glimpse of The Not-Its!...
Where’s Waldo? Right there, on your camera
I am a total lomography geek--I love everything about it from the quality of the photos taken with real film, to the fun lenses, and even the funky cameras themselves. And now there's a lomocam to bring your favorite storybook world-traveler right to your camera...
A watch that no one will ever think is a watch. Because geez, who wears watches these days?
It's been so long since I've worn a watch, it's hard to believe that I ever used to use the expression, "it's like leaving home without a watch on!" And yet I'm totally drooling over this number from a top fashion designer. The Karl Lagerfeld Zip...
5 of our favorite techie Pinterest pins this week
If you're obsessed with Pinterest as we are, make sure you're following us! Then check out our 5 favorites pins from this week. 1. Is it a watch? Is it a bracelet? All we know is that we want it. 2. One of the coolest ways we've found to hide unsightly cords and...
Play around with The Human Body. In app form, of course.
It's homework time again! If sitting around the kitchen table learning parts of the body is a major bummer for your kids, check out this new amazing educational app. Imagine the children's science museum on your iPad--and hey, it may even get them to eat their...
The best preschool apps: Back to School Tech Guide 2013
Back-to-school is in the air and even young preschoolers can benefit from a little extra help at home with the help of fun educational apps, the latest feature in our Back to School Tech Guide. Some little kids' apps are more educational than others, but each of these...
Doodle.ly app turns your doodles into masterpieces. Not in that “oh, everything my kid does is a masterpiece!” way either.
A while back, we covered a fun website and app that takes doodling to the digital age. Doodle.ly is a social sharing sketchpad that lets you share doodles, see other creations and marvel at the kind of talent people have. As if that weren't fun enough, a huge update...
Best laptop backpacks: Back to School Tech Guide 2013
If you've got a kid going back to school with precious digital cargo, don't just dump it in a standard canvas backpack pocket and hope it makes it home alive. As part of our back to school tech guide, we've narrowed down 6 of the coolest, best-rated, protective laptop...
New camera bags from Epiphanie: They just keep coming
We first fell in love with Epiphanie camera bags in 2010. These versatile bags are perfectly equipped to hold your DSLR and its myriad accessories, and they look utterly fabulous too. No wonder every woman we know goes nuts for them. Well now you have more to go nuts...
An app that will keep my kids happy in the car? Yes, please.
Sitting in the back seat of a car for hours on end--whether we're on a cross-country road trip or just running errands all day--has got to be so boring for my kids. I think that's why they're so crazy about the new app we downloaded this week made just for, well, kids...