Kids’ music download(s) of the week: two picks from Big Bully
Even little kids know that bullies suck, though I applaud the compilation, Big Bully, for trying to help younger kids deal with the difficult people in their lives. Of the fifteen songs on this compilation from various kindie artists, I am most fond of two which stand...
You oughta be in pictures
If you've ever dreamed of seeing your name in the rolling credits of movies, well, this app doesn't quite do that. But it does let you customize movie clips with your own messages and that in itself is pretty cool. The app is called PercyFX, Percy being short for...
Getting back to work, moms? Here’s one way to snag that killer job.
When you're trying to get back into the work force after some time off for raising kids, it can be hard for all kinds of reasons. But then, there are some things that have gotten easier about it too. Like the fact that now professional networking is something you can...
Wood you put this on your iPhone?
As much as I love all my iPhone cases, I sometimes feel like I'm stockpiling a load of plastic. And while they definitely serve their function, I'm always interested in more eco-friendly alternatives, like these wooden cases. The gorgeous Vers cases are handcrafted...
Free, educational online games for elementary school kids? Reader Q&A
Hi Cool Mom Tech! Any suggestions for websites that have a good selection of free online games for kids (3rd grade/elementary school level) that are educational, but also FUN for them...so they won't realize that they're actually learning? I'd appreciate any...
Gramophones are back in style
I usually charge my iPhone on my desk, but with my laptop cord, my USB cord, my iPad charger and other random plugs and cords, I'm making an effort to streamline and de-clutter. I've been looking around for a cool iPhone charger and I think I found one that's going to...
Keeping kids safe in an online world
This series is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz, which is committed to keeping families safe through technology. Visit MBUSA.com to learn more. It's pretty amazing to think that our kids are growing up never knowing a world without Facebook, smartphones and smiley...
The cutest iPod player you’ll ever see (and hear)
Before I had kids, I was one of those people with headphones firmly planted in my ears during my commute or even when I was just picking up toothpaste at the drug store. Now that I have two little ones, I need to be on alert at all times, meaning no headphones. But to...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Kelly Ripa
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 Kelly Ripa sharing her fave. My girlfriends and I love the Livestrong app and it's simply because we can do Calorie Tracker. You enter the...
Be your own car guy
Recently on a vacation, we found ourselves with an unfamiliar warning light pop up in our unfamiliar rental car. So when I saw this phone car diagnostic kit, I thought ooh, that's something that could come in handy. The Kiwi Bluetooth Android Phone Car Diagnostic Kit...
Strap one on
When my oldest was born, I remember holding her like she was an expensive, slippery vase that might somehow squirm out of my hands while I was trying to multitask. Maybe that's why I liked wearing her in a baby carrier where she felt nice and secure strapped against...
Ovens in smoking hot colors
I always think the mark of a truly stylish kitchen is a few well-placed pops of color. I never imagined that color being on the oven, but, after seeing the candy colored cookers from BlueStar Ovens, I now think that a statement-making oven is a pretty genius idea....
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5 picks you might have missed this week
Just a few of our favorite picks of this past week, in case you missed them. 1. Is your family calendar already filling up? Our readers have some great ideas for ways to use Google Calendar to stay organized. 2. Don't miss our list of our favorite helpful websites to...
Some help on 9/11 when your older kids ask “Why?”
My heart is heavy this morning as I prepare to talk to my children about the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and what it means to so many of us. My younger two are easily satisfied with my very honest, but guarded, explanation, but my ten-year-old, who was just a baby on...
Kids’ music download of the week: Justin Roberts Snack Pack EP
I'm not sure my kids or I could ever pick out our favorite Justin Roberts song--there are just too many good ones from his dozen or so years as a kindie musician. So I love that he's currently offering a handful of singles to download totally free. Justin Roberts'...
Hack your tech with pretty putty
My laptop cord frayed and died last week, and I was effectively dead in the water for four days. Naturally, the cord I ordered by next-day shipping did not arrive next day, and the guys at the big box store didn't have what I needed either. I couldn't work. I couldn't...
iPad cases that make every week Fashion Week
With Fashion Week hitting New York this week, I'm seeing lots of women in teetering heels stumbling through puddles. Fun! An easier way to get stylish this week, is with these sweet designer iPad 2 cases from none other than Project Runway winner Seth Aaron. Also,...
Back to school tech: Our favorite helpful websites
We know the one thing integral to keeping your sanity during back to school time is organization. Whether you volunteered to be the classroom mom and need to help wrangling 26 families or you're just trying to keep track of your own, we've rounded up 9 of our favorite...
3 cool camera cases for your iPhone
With the fab point and shoot camera and awesome SLR accessories we've been featuring, I admit that I was having a bit of cool camera envy since I snap all my pictures with my iPhone 4. But given the quantity and quality of the photos I'm able to take with my smart...
How you’re using it: 5 great ways to use Google Calendar
It's only been in the last year that I've come to understand the true organizational joy that is Google Calendar. But even with how much I use it, I realize that there are probably a bunch of other uses that could make me more productive. So for this week's "How...
Back to School Tech: 10 smart apps for parents
Of course back to school time is mostly about the kids, but we moms and dads need all the help we can get too, to ensure we get the kids out the door on time, all while keeping up with our own busy schedules. While we can't offer you a free sitter, housekeeper and the...
A great portable iPad stand that the kids can’t destroy? I’m Stumped.
The longer tablets are part of our lives, the more we find incredible ways to use them--in the kitchen as a cookbook, on your nightstand as an alarm clock, on the airplane as a major parent sanity saver. (I can vouch for that one!) It also means that every day we find...
Take the A train. To the C train. Then walk four blocks and catch the bus.
If you're a city-dweller like me--or even a city visitor--HopStop is definitely a lifesaver. This site offers an easy way to get transition directions by subway, cab, bus, or even by foot. (Although truly, it's the subway that gets the most use on my laptop.) However...
Back to School Tech: Educational apps for little kids
My iPhone and iPad have a few games to keep my little kids entertained, but as it turns out, they're often more enthralled with the educational apps I've got loaded up. And really, what better way to help reinforce their learning with cool games that just so happen to...