cordctrl shows your tangled earbuds who’s boss
Just this morning I spent a good five minutes untangling my earbuds which, by the way, were supposed to be tangle-free. So when I saw these cool gadgets on Fab this morning, I couldn't help but snatch a couple up. The cordctrl cord tamers are a cool,...
Mobile moms, your Mother’s Day card is here
While there's still this stereotype out there that moms are those people who call you to ask how to keep the VCR from flashing 12:00--and in fact still have a VCR in the first place--as we all know, moms are on the forefront of the tech revolution. So it's not...
You can’t win this game, and that’s why this game wins
We love everything about Press Here, the amazing "interactive" children's book by French artist Herve Tullet. So we are thrilled to see that it's now an app. And honestly, there's no better book to make the transition from page to iPad (and iPhone, too). On every page...
Saving and sharing those photos that weren’t taken by a digital camera
When I opened the mysterious package that arrived for me this week, I was surprised to pull out a vintage hat box. Surprised and happy--since vintage hat boxes are one of my most favorite things. Inside, there was all this cool ephemera...a very smart way of...
Twitter posters capture all the 140-character brilliance from some notable celebs
If you're stumped for a great, unique, LOL gift for that celeb-loving, social-media loving person in your life, we've found a gift that we can pretty much guarantee they don't already have: A black-and-white poster created from the words of an infamous Twitter feed....
Kids’ music download of the week (for Earth Day!): Electric Car
To help us celebrate this 42nd anniversary of Earth Day (wow!), we've picked out a song from one of our favorite bands for kids and adults: They Might Be Giants. Their most awesome CD/DVD combo, Here Comes Science, is a must-have for any curious family, and this...
An amazing way to see one of the more important parts of the earth on Earth Day
Today on Earth Day many of us are taking this opportunity to talk to our kids about recycling and sustainability and turning off the lights. Or maybe they're talking to us--a group of six year olds informed me yesterday that it takes a juice box 110 years to disappear...
Happy laptop case, happy mama
Something happened the day I switched from my ordinary but practical black laptop case to one a little more...me. I felt a little more me too. I figure since I pretty much carry my laptop every day, it makes sense to have a case that makes me feel as good as the...
Van Gogh and the Sunflowers – way better than that Art History class in college
Even though I managed to pull a strong B+ in my college Art Appreciation class, my art history is a little rusty all these years later. And Van Gogh? Beyond the usual "ear incident" and the iconic sunflowers and starry night, my wealth of knowledge begins to run dry....
Greensleeves. Literally. But they’re not actually green.
Since I just toss my laptop into my bag for on-the-go work sessions, a laptop sleeve is an absolute must. And I've got my eye on these stylish ones that just so happen to be eco-friendly too--right in time for Earth Day. The GreenSmart Akepa laptop...
Pretty Blackberry cases. Yes, they do exist!
With all the pretty iPhone cases we feature, I keep getting requests from my Blackberry-toting friends to find some covers for them as well. So leave it to CMP fave Jonathan Adler to design gorgeous cases that are perfectly sized for you Blackberry mamas. These...
Great alternatives to Picnik, which you need starting today.
Like many of you, we've used Picnik on a fairly regular basis. But now that it's officially closed today, it's time for some new photo editing options. In case you missed them, here are a few of our favorite Picnik alternatives that we've featured here on Cool Mom...
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Attending the fancy-schmancy Tribeca Film Festival–in your pajamas
Ah, those halcyon days of yore, back when I used to go to midnight movies downtown and see foreign films at the art house and pack a lunch for the Star Wars marathon at the megaplex. Now the most exotic thing I see is Glee, and that's from the comfort of my own bed.So...
What’s up Dock?
I've seen my fair share of iPhone docks, and most of them are a little too bulky for my taste and my limited desk space. So as I was doing my weekly scan of Kickstarter (love them), I was so excited to find this new gadget that is exactly what I need. The ODOC...
Color yourself silly
Have you ever sat down to color with your kids? Not just doodle, but really dig in with the crayons, the markers, the familiar smell of construction paper...it's really quite soothing, actually. I'd never want to give up the essential magic of real art supplies, but...
Pholium: Professional photo e-books right on your iPad
I've come to a conclusion recently that I must make my peace with - I'm never going to catch up on updating my photo albums. Deep breaths. I've made valiant efforts to get prints made, but being about 1,247 photos behind in just two years, I'm glad I just discovered a...
A lacy, ladylike iPhone cover that’s totally tough
Mother's Day will be here before you can say "breakfast in bed" and, this year, I know exactly what I want. It's flowery, it's lacy, it's sooo pretty.And my iPhone is going to look gorgeous in it. The Blossom cover for iPhone 4/4s is utter sweetness--but, make no...
Earth Day is coming up – 3 ways to power your gadgets a little greener
I'm so loving the concept behind the SecondWind battery charger that Liz covered a couple weeks ago. We are massive consumers of batteries at our house and I feel the same way Liz does each time one gets disposed of. With Earth Day just around the corner, this...
Kids’ music download of the week: Frutero
In a couple of weeks, I'll head to Brooklyn for the fourth annual Kindiefest kids' music conference. It's fun, enlightening, supportive, and---as you'd expect---full of great music from some of our favorite kids' performers. And though the first half of the...
GiftSimple: How group gift-giving gets simple (get it?)
So Mother's Day is coming up and she's like the ONLY person who doesn't have an iPad and darn it, the third version just came out and it's just about time, right? The only problem is, that you can't afford to get her one on your own. If you think you can to rely on...
Barnyard Dance is like a hoedown for your iPad. In a good way.
Farm animals, banjo music, red and white gingham--it's the stuff of knee-slapping, toe-tapping hoedowns. I know, I rolled my eyes a bit initially, too, until I realized that the Barnyard Dance app is an adaptation of one of Sandra Boynton's most beloved board books....
An app to teach kids hygiene, cleanliness, and uh, other stuff you do in the bathroom.
With two kids under the age of six running around the house, the importance of keeping tops and tails fresh and relatively clean comes up a lot. A lot. Personal hygiene is still in work in progress for both of them, but I'm pretty confident that one day, boogers will...
Turn your iPhone into a Polaroid
I still remember my Polaroid camera and how cool I thought I was, able to snap pictures and have them print out instantly. So talk about blast from the past when I saw these cool iPhone skins. The Deluxe Polaroid Camera iPhone 4 skins turn your smart phone into a...
E-readers come out of the dark with NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight
As great as the e-ink technology is for outdoor and daylight reading, you can't read it in the dark. Which is what my husband rather unfortunately discovered the first time he tried to read his new Kindle in bed. Well now with Barnes & Noble's newest gadget, you...