HISTORY Here, there and everywhere.
Wouldn't it be cool if there was an app that could tell you about exciting historical places you might not even known were there? Like, right now? Right here, where you're standing? Meet HISTORY Here. Developed by The History Channel, it's packed with thousands of...
Marc Jacobs turns animals into iPhone cases. Hold the fur.
If there's a designer who has this tech thing down, it has to be Marc Jacobs, whose Marc by Marc Jacobs tech accessories are at the top of my list. This season, he's launched an adorable line of animal iPhone cases that are sure to make your favorite tween or teen (or...
Kids’ music download of the week: Puff the Magic Dragon
It's been fifty years since Peter, Paul & Mary recorded Puff, the Magic Dragon, based on a poem by Lenny Lipton that tells of the beautiful friendship between a little boy and a dragon in a land called Honah Lee. And we think this classic song rightfully...
Smash Party is four four four games in one
If you're like me, if you're plunking down cash for an app, you really want it to be worth it. So an app with four games in one has my name all over it. And when all four games are educational for the kids, my heart swoons. Smash Party is just that--an app with math,...
Crowdsource pictures from shared events with Flock
I just returned from a fabulous adults-only trip and after looking through my camera roll, realize I was too busy reveling in the sun, surf and eating meals without interruption to take many photos of the splendor. Thankfully, my travel mates were more...
Your mission, comrades: Pin. Pin. Pin.
Readers of this site will know we all have a thing for juxtapositions of new and old--like vintage train cases reincarnated as gadget charging stations or high tech home phones with retro style. Now we're going way back, with this very awesome poster that has a little...
5 of our favorite techie pins on Pinterest this week
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us, then check out our favorite pins from this week that you don't want to miss! 1. An adorable baby gift (and Halloween costume) that will make geeky moms and dads everywhere squeal. 2. A gorgeous...
10 can’t-miss photos – The remarkable, transcendent power of digital photography
In this digital age, we take for granted that we have a hundred zillion photos of our children (maybe a one or two less of us actually with our children). Not so the case with every mother everywhere in the world. Having just returned from a trip to Ethiopia with ONE,...
The handy gadget that will make your Halloween costume the talk of the neighborhood
Every year, there is one kid who comes to the door in the most unbelievable Halloween costume, one that I know either took a month to make by hand, or cost a small fortune to purchase. But, I'm pretty sure that with this one little device, you could be the talk...
An easy way to share photos privately. Did we mention privately?
I'm not big on sharing kid photos on Facebook--I find my privacy settings magically change too often--but I'm also not great at queueing photos in emails to send to family and friends, either. This results in irritated people who are tired of asking me to send new kid...
3 Springpad Notebooks that you’re going to love – Children’s Books, Cool Party Ideas, and a Parent’s Legacy
If you loved the cool notebooks we highlighted last week as part of our 3 Springpad Notebooks that you're going to love series, then hold onto your hats. We've put together more awesome smart notebooks that showcase how powerful this website and free mobile app can be...
Piquing our Geek – A safe cell phone for kids. For real.
When I think of safe cell phones for kids, I think of two things. The first is safety from strangers or other people; the second is safety from cell phone radiation. And now there's a cell phone in the works that's going to solve both issues beautifully. In fact, it...
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4 great Halloween apps for kids that really are treats
Who picks "trick" instead of "treat?" I'm going to go with no one. Which is why I want to share with you four of my favorite iOS apps for Halloween that will keep the kids busy while I sneak another fun-sized snack from their Halloween stash. -Christina We...
The new wireless speaker that resists dust, falls, and your children
We recently shared 4 amazing wireless Bluetooth speakers that we really love as parents, both for their cool compact style and their affordability. Now there's one more coming your way and we're excited to try this one out. Not just because of the fun name. Hardly...
Where to print Instagram photos? SnapBox makes the answer a whole lot easier.
With everyone wondering where to print Instagram photos, it's nice there are helpful apps like Keepsy and cool services such as CanvasPop to turn them all into great artwork and gifts. In fact, I think I'm already done with most of my holiday shopping. Jealous? But...
Excuse me sir, but that R2-D2 is in prime condition, a real bargain.
I'm all for baby Halloween costumes that are quick, clever, and possibly made by someone else. (Let's face it, you'll be lucky if a baby lets you get one good picture in before melting down.) And that is why I'm all over this awesome R2-D2 baby costume. Your Star Wars...
Keep your data in good (if ugly) hands.
It wasn't all that long ago that Uglydolls hit the world (and my kids' bedroom) by storm, and now they've totally made the leap from crib to computer. The new Uglydoll jump drives by Mimoco just launched as part of their indie artist series, and I can imagine a whole...
A is for amazing adorable animal alphabet app from Wee Society
Impalas deep sea diving, vultures with beehive hairdos, sneezing squirrels--they're all part of a new crazy clever alphabet app with illustrations so quirky and modern that I want to hang them on my kiddo's wall. But even better, this app isn't just a bunch of pretty...
Kids’ music download of the week: The Books I Like to Read
Though I love to read to my kids any day of the year, I also plan to celebrate October's National Book Month with some extra trips to the library and by okaying "just one more chapter, please" at bedtime.That's why I love this little tune, originally by kindie...
Contact management gets super easy with Postable
With holiday card season around the corner (eek!), I'm already making my lists and checking them twice to make sure I have everyone's addresses. In between the numerous places I store contact information, there are a lot of addresses that need updating. Luckily, I've...
DIY headphones that look as sweet as they sound
I'm already a huge fan of Aerial7's Tank headphones: the perfect sound, the comfy fit, and the fun bright colors. The only thing that could make my set of Tanks even more perfect is if I could custom design a pair. And guess what? Now I can. The Tank DIY headphones,...
The easiest photo album app yet
As much as I wish I were a scrapbooker--or, OK, even the kind of mama that actually puts photos into an album more than once a year--I've made my peace with the fact it's probably not gonna happen. So I flock to cool apps like Martha Stewart's...
5 of our favorite techie pins on Pinterest this week
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us, then check out these 5 pins that you don't want to miss. 1. One of the coolest alphabet apps we've ever seen. 2. A must have if you use your smart phone as a digital recipe book. 3. 5 super smart iPhone...
4 of the best Bluetooth wireless speakers for parents
If you're on the klutzy side like I am, you've no doubt tripped over a wire or two in your life. Bluetooth was made for people like us--and the pleasantly streamlined, portable aesthetics of a wireless system are a very nice bonus (especially when you're admiring it...