A welcome twist on the ABC iPad app
Just when I thought it wasn't possible to do something new and exciting to an alphabet app, I discover this amazingly creative ABC app that has my little kids mesmerized--and learning too. The VivaKids' ABC app for iPad features the creations of artist and author...
The iPad case that costs more than the iPad
I love that iPads and tablets have become so essential, that the fancypants high-end designers are now creating cases right along with their fashion accessories. Case in point: this swanky little leather number from a top design house that has me drooling. And crying....
Reader Q&A: What’s the difference between Pandora and Spotify?
I feel a little embarrassed not knowing this, but can you explain the difference between Pandora and Spotify? - Shelley You're not the only one who's asked us this question, Shelley, so you shouldn't feel embarrassed! Now that there are new changes to Facebook that...
Lost stories of Dr. Seuss that make me a digital book convert
When it comes to children reading, I tend to be a bit old-school and old-fashioned. Give them a book to hold. Turn the pages. Smell the paper. Snap it closed when you're finished. But with this shiny new iPad in my hands I'm having to rethink my old-fashioned ways....
Check out great shows, save money shopping. No, seriously.
So have you checked out GetGlue yet? Think FourSquare for entertainment. In other words, it allows you to check in on what you're watching/reading/playing. So yeah, now you know where find a bunch of link-minded McDreamy worshippers to watch the Grey's Anatomy...
A cool new app that helps kids discover their inner author
I'll be honest, I've always had a secret wish to write a children's book. But for now, I'll have to settle for simply living vicariously through the stories my children are creating on this cool new book-making app. With hardly any learning curve, the Picturebook app...
Made by Hand, the miniseries
At our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, we very much celebrate the artisans, craftspeople, and passionate business-owners of the world. So of course we love more than anything when those traits intersect with technology, and we can showcase them here. One great new find...
Kids’ music download of the week: Minivan Hot Rod
The newly released Practically Ridiculous from CMP favorite The Jimmies is a great bridge CD for kids caught between preschool pop and the too-grown-up stuff playing on many radio stations. And while we think you should just go ahead and download the whole thing, if...
Understanding the new Facebook Digital Timeline
So, you may have gotten wind of a huge change to Facebook called a Digital Timeline this week. Let's be honest -- anyone who's been on Facebook more than four seconds, has learned not to be surprised by changes to the social network, from privacy settings to design to...
Go hands-free with your iPhone thanks to GorillaMobile
A couple of years ago when I was searching for a small tripod for my now defunct Flip camera, all my trusted techie friends told me to get a Joby GorillaPod. And not surprisingly, I was not disappointed. Since then, they've added a few fantastic products to their line...
MSN Offers (was Bing Deals) puts money in your teacher’s pocket
It never failed when I was an elementary school teacher, that I dropped my whole first paycheck on classroom supplies. Not only was the classroom budget never quite enough, but it was often necessary to lean on the wallets of parents to pick up the slack as...
Fun interactive music videos for kids way, way too young to see 99.9% of today’s music videos
I've seen my share of the hottest "pop" music videos out today, and most make even a lapsed Catholic want to attend Confession afterward. In other words: Not anything I want my kids to see.Still, my kids love "watching" music, and with the interactive nature of touch...
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Would we recommend a $50 app for kids? This weekend, we might.
Please see updated information below As a homeschooling mom to three, one of whom visits an Occupational Therapist for fine-motor skills help, I spend a few minutes a week checking out new educational apps. This isn't a very expensive pastime, since many kids' apps...
Peace of mind, even for parents of bolters
For five terrifying minutes when he was a toddler, I lost my son. More precisely: he ran away from me in a crowded mall, thinking he was playing a marvelous game. Obviously we found him and all was well, but those were a very long five minutes. If you have a child...
An amazing series of ebooks that make everything old new again
Whenever I open a new ebook on my iPad, I'm always on the lookout for what new cool things it can do with the the touchscreen technology. But I've just discovered a series of storybooks for the iPad that use technology to make reading an ebook as close to reading a...
iPhone 5 coming October 4. (We know where we’ll be October 4.)
With all the rumors about the big iPhone 5 release lately, I've been anxiously awaiting the news about when exactly I'll be able to get my hands on one. Well, it finally looks like we've got an actual date, so mark your calendars, Apple fans! According to Apple, CEO...
5 fabulous tools to keep your driving safe
We're happy to be writing this series on behalf of our sponsor Mercedes-Benz, which is committed to keeping families safe through technology. Visit MBUSA.com to learn more. As a busy mom of four, you can imagine how often I'm chauffeuring my brood around town to...
Lighten that load on your keychain with cardMobili
The problem with my keychain is that it's becoming so weighed down with all the little reward program cards for stores I frequent that it ends up barely hanging off some finger because it can't fit into my pocket when I'm out with the kids and haven't bothered to grab...
Best mom tech blog – Cool Mom Tech? We sure hope so.
We are so honored that Parents Magazine has nominated us for best mom tech blog in their Best Blog Awards! (Although we kind of hope that dads like us too.) We haven't even been up for a year, so it makes us all feel pretty darn good.While of course we're just happy...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Mayim Bialik
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, we're so happy to have Mayim Bialik sharing her fave. We have a mostly no-media household when it comes to my two kids, so we're big music fans--particularly as a...
Ooma makes your phone bill disappear (sort of)
Every time I get my statement from Comcast, I cringe. Between the high-speed wireless, phone and TV services, our bill is astronomical. Unfortunately, there's only one cable/phone provider in my area so for the time being, I'm stuck between a rock and a telecom...
Netflix DVD service is now Qwikster. With video games. Confused yet?
I've been following the changes to Netflix service with an eagle eye, from their price increase to their change in providers (no Starz? What?), so when they announced earlier today that more changes were on the way, I wanted to share them with you. Netflix has decided...
How You’re Using it – Google Docs
Since purchasing my MacBook Pro late last year, I became addicted to the convenience and functionality of Google Docs. Turns out, I'm not the only one. When we asked our readers and Twitter followers how you are using Google Docs, the answers were so varied, it made...
Belkin Chef Stand keeps messy hands off your iPad 2
I have to say that the iPad has completely changed the way I cook--no need to take up tons of counter space with my laptop, no fear of drips in the keyboard, and way fewer paper recipes printed. And now with this smart new gadget from Belkin, I'm pretty sure it will...