The iPad cutting board. (No, it’s not a cutting board that looks like an iPad.)
When we found the Chef Sleeve a couple years back for protecting your iPad in the kitchen, we were just at the dawn of tablet-mania. Since then, it's amazing to see just how much the iPad has become a fixture in the kitchen--and some of the cool new products to make...
Zen Sand app: Particle physics gets relaxing. And addicting.
What is the sound of one hand clapping? I don't know, and I probably never will. Not because I don't wish to reach enlightenment, but because I'm too busy using both hands to play this iOS app. It's pretty amazing that an app can simultenously help you relax, keep...
How do you type accent marks and special characters? Reader Q+A
I've always wondered if there's an easier way to type accent marks if you don't have them all memorized, or stuff like currency symbols. Do you have any ideas? Thanks! -Juliet Oh, the accent marks. The special characters. The symbol for the Euro. Pi. As writers...
Cool Mom Tech, the Yappem app, and a Very Awesome Party
Last week in Chicago, we had the best time working with our partner Yappem, a new shopping rewards website and app, to throw one heckofa party for bloggers. Or really, an awesome party. In fact, it was called the Awesome Party. And you can kind of see why. [After the...
Space: the final frontier. Of fashion.
The Hubble Telescope has given humanity a startling and beautiful glimpse into the wonders of space, from baby stars to colliding galaxies. And now you can carry them near your heart. Or on your purse. Or in your hair. These gorgeous 100% silk scarves from Slow...
Kids’ FREE music download of the week: Having a Blast At the Pool
What happens when you mix the punk-rocking Boogers with the new-wave sounds of Mr. Leebot? A song that sounds great for those hot summer days when donning floaties and doing cannonballs is all that is on the schedule. (Having a Blast) At the Pool is...
Learn with Homer: Not the epic poet, but pretty amazing nonetheless
My five-year-old son heads to kindergarten in two weeks. (Cue sobbing.) While he talks a blue streak and wields a glue stick like a lightsaber, we're still working on his reading skills. So I was absolutely tickled by how quickly he became absorbed in Learn with...
My Muppets Show app: It’s time to play the music. For real.
Miss Piggy, Animal, Kermit, Beaker--your favorite Muppets are all together again in a free musical builder app for iOS and Android devices that's just out--and we think your older kids will have a hard time resisting. To top it off, it's free! Just launched this week,...
Pickie for iPad makes shopping on an iPad way more fun–and way more easy.
There is definitely something to be said for retail therapy. In those few moments I have down time, I find myself perusing shopping sites on my iPad. Even if I'm not buying, it's fun to create a wishlist for myself of items I want to keep my eye on or ones that I just...
Feet for your smartphone
If you're like me and just toss your phone in your handbag or briefcase, then you're probably opening up all your plugs to all sorts of not-so-awesome dust and dirt. And while I've seen USB covers, I can't say I've seen an actual smart phone dust plug. Until now....
The best first laptop for a child? Reader Q&A
My 10-year old son is definitely ready for his own laptop, but I have no idea what to get him! Can you help with a child-friendly option? -Amy Funny you should ask, Amy. I just decided to get a laptop for my 9-year old, which was a lot easier than I expected. Here are...
Samsung Galaxy S cases with a British accent.
So many of you have fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy S--and we hardly blame you. So I was psyched to see a shop with a ton of cool cases that aren't entirely iPhone centric. Crank Cases on Etsy is a nifty little London shop that fully embraces the motherland....
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Paperless Post and Petit Collage Create Perfect Party Proclamations
We always get excited when two of our favorite companies find each other, come together and work on an exclusive collaboration. It's kind of like fixing up your two good friends--only we have nothing to do with it. In this case, we're happy about the collaboration of...
Commercial Break: A new app that lets you skip commercials. Especially the really icky ones.
I adore two things about my DVR: One, I don't need an engineering degree to program it correctly, and two, I can zip through all the commercials faster than I ever did with a VHS tape. (Nod along like you know what I'm talking about.) But sometimes it would be nice to...
Draw (and dance) with Mo Willems in “Mo on the Go!”
There's nothing more delicious for a parent than when we appreciate an app as much as our kids do--even if it's not quite for the same reasons. We really loved Mo Willems' first app and his new one has even more of the spirit of the quirky writer--not to mention his...
Orla Kiely conquers the world. And your iPhone. And your iPad. And your iPad Mini.
If you are not aware of Orla Kiely's slow take over of all things textile-related, you might not be paying attention. From her pricy totes and accessories to laptop cases it's the kind of stuff that just makes you happy. And now she's making design fans happier for...
12 of the funniest YouTube videos for kids
If you're looking for something to keep the kids laughing in the back seat of the car, or at home when they've earned a little screen time, we love these 12 silly songs all found on YouTube. Especially because when you search for "funniest YouTube videos" you don't...
Monogram your iPhone with these cool decals
I can't tell you how many times I've grabbed the wrong iPhone charger or (uh) even phone at playdates and parties. And while I love the idea of a colored iPhone charger or even customizing your iPhone with washi tape, you can pretty much guarantee no mistaking your...
How do you know whether to click that short URL?
Now that so many people are using URL shorteners like bit.ly, ow.ly, tiny url, and even custom urls, it's easier to get tricked into clicking over to a phishing site or intalling malware that suddenly DMs your whole Twitter list to tell them "look at this funny...
Artwork for future coders
At a time that babies are just as likely to learn that I is for iPad as Ice Cream, it makes perfect sense that parents would decorate their kids' rooms to prime them for tech mastery. The techie baby art prints from Niko + Lily are beyond adorable. With a capital a....
Sticking it to your Instagram photos with StickyGram
We love the number of companies that give you a way to actually print out and display some of those digital Instagram photos. Snapbox is great for photo printing, InstaThis turns them into wooden artwork, the Mosaic app puts them easily into a photo album, and you can...
Kids’ music download of the week: Lucky Diaz’s Thingamajig
You know when you are searching for a word, and it just eludes you? Happens to me daily. Well this incredibly peppy and full-of-fun song by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is perfect for us. And anyone who has struggled to find that perfect word. The brand new...
Piquing Our Geek: Cleaning water with UV light
I wouldn't call myself a person who particularly likes to "rough it." Call me crazy for wanting plumbing. That said, I have gone camping on a couple of occasions and do envision taking the kids to teach them about enjoying the great outdoors. And when we do go, this...
The best road trip planning apps and websites? Reader Q+A:
What is the best app or website for plotting out a road trip? We want to be able to enter mileage targets and also find interesting places to stop. -Danielle Thanks for the great question, Danielle! Tis the season for the family road trip and it's definitely worth a...