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...
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Turn your Instagram photos into art
I've made all sorts of amazing gifts from Instagram photos, like custom coasters even photo books from my iPhone, but I've been hesitant to try the many photo to canvas services because I'm a little worried about how the resolution will translate. Well, a few weeks...
Fun children’s books and videos starring: your child
You haven't lived until you've seen a video of your head superimposed on the body of an elf, dancing in a winter wonderland. Such is the magic of Elf Yourself by the hilarious company JibJab, a.k.a. the Spiridelli brothers. Now that the brothers are also dads, they...
3 Springpad Notebooks that you’re going to love – Holiday Wish Lists, Cool Music, and Party Planning
Each week as part of our ongoing 3 Springpad Notebooks that you're going to love series, we're rounding up some of our favorite notebooks--some pretty, some practical--but all cool enough to catch our our attention and hopefully yours. This week we're sharing three...
Immersion Reading for Kindle? – Reader Q&A
As a mom of a child with a learning disability in reading, technology has been a huge help. But most of the reading apps out there are geared toward young children who are learning to read, not 9 year olds. I just stumbled across the Whispersync and Immersion Reading...
Get your Internet radio without the wires
With SiriusXM satellite radios in our cars, and Spotify on my computer, I can't tell you the last time I listened to the actual radio. But since this sweet little gadget arrived at my house a few weeks ago, I've been making up for lost time. And loving it. The...
A 1912 children’s story meets 2012 technology
I love sharing old storybooks I've saved from my childhood, though brittle bindings and fragile pages mean it's definitely a "look but don't touch" type of story time. But in the case of this charming one-hundred year old, new-to-me story that has just been...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Maya Rudolph
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Maya Rudolph shares her favorite. I love Hipstamatic. Every lens, every case, every film. It actually takes amazing pictures. -Maya Rudolph Hipstamatic is...
Meet Bobine: A smart phone charger and tripod all in one
There are two images in my mind right now: one of my husband struggling to keep his Android phone steady in the car while using it as a GPS; the other, yours truly, trying to read a recipe on my phone without dropping it in the pancake batter. Both of these awkward...
DoubleScoop connects kids and grandparents. (One downside: it has nothing to do with ice cream.)
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about many different ways to connect kids with their grandparents. While I covered the big ones like Skype, Facetime, Google+ and others, I just discovered a new one that is solely designed for connecting your kids with grandma and grandpa,...
iPhone cases that are more fun than some apps
Recently we found 3 cool smart phone cases for foodies (do foodies like ice cream sandwiches?) and since then, I've become a little obsessed with the trompe l'oeil cases that are starting to crop up. Here's an Etsy shop that might just have them all beat with an...
What’s on your bucket list? iWish helps organize dreams for iPhone and Android users
Whenever I think about dreams and goals for my life--often called a bucket list these days--I always think of my 7th grade math teacher who frequently told us, Whatever the mind can believe, you can achieve. (Thanks, Mrs. Buffingto!) It's true, we all have things we...
Facebook Gifts: This time, the gifts are real.
Something new is coming to Facebook. And no, it's not another forced transition to a format you don't really want. Or your private messages on your Facebook wall (heh). This time it's something that may actually be pretty helpful, especially for busy parents. Meet...