Trade in your old tech at Amazon (so you can buy new tech!)
Listen, you've been able to trade in your unwanted video games at Amazon for, I don't know, forever, but they've just changed the game: now you can use Amazon Trade-In to swap your books, media, cell phones, and other assorted tech with relatively little pain. It's...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Lisa Stone
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone shares her fave. With the Kindle app, you can look like you're working when you're deep in a novel. It's the only reason my book...
Custom iPhone cases for the eco-minded and the artsy-minded
Last week, I spent a little time with Jaime Derringer, mom-to-be, and genius behind the uber-popular design blog Design Milk. When she pulled out her custom, handmade iPhone case, I couldn't stop fawning over it. (Seriously. It was a little embarrassing.) Her cute...
3 ways to use your iPad with young children
iPad serves different functions for every member of my family. My traveling husband takes it with him to read books or watch movies, I use it to catch up on my blog reading and magazines, and my older kids use it for some of their homeschool lessons and to blow off...
The joy of giving. To your MacBook or iPad.
I didn't know until recently that Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree is wrought with controversy. But me? Maybe I'm not quite cynical enough because I love it. I have always appreciated the notion that there's something to be said for finding happiness in what you...
What did your iPad case used to be?
If you have an iPad, you probably already feel pretty cool. What would make it even cooler is to protect that bad boy with one of these eco-friendly iPad cases. There are so many cool iPad cases on the market, but these are special because they've been upcycled, which...
Reader Q+A – Hipstamatic for Android?
Q: Aw man...where is the Hipstamatic for us Android users? -Cool Mom Tech fan via Facebook. A: Lots of readers agreed with Debi Mazar's Hipstamatic app recommendation on our site last week, but our Android users are again asking, "where's my app?" And we're here to...
The earphones that changed my life
I have a confession: I've been using the "free with purchase" earbuds that came with my hand-me-down iPod for years. And really, I haven't had a complaint. So maybe it's natural that these adorable earphones from Urbanears changed my life. But even if you're a speaker...
Dads Dig This: MyPlate calorie tracker
Welcome Dads Dig This guest blogger Jim Higley, Chicago Tribune columnist, cancer survivor, and single dad to three kids. His book Bobblehead Dad comes out on June 1. I'm a big fan of LIVESTRONG not just because I'm a cancer survivor, but because I'm convinced they...
Buy a Windows PC and Get a Free XBox 360. We smell grad gift!
If buying an computer for a lucky high school grad this year is part of your plans, then you're in for an extra bonus of the awesome variety. Starting today, participating retailers are offering a free Xbox with the purchase of a Windows 7 PC, when you show a proof of...
Every mom could use an Epiphanie. Or four.
It's arguably the hottest gadget bag of the year, the one that had tongues wagging when it was on display at our big launch event, and we want to give one to you and three of your friends. It's the Epiphanie Camera Bag. And it's easy to win--all you have to do is...
MeebleMail makes emails pretty
I used to love sending out handwritten notes on my pretty Jeana stationery when I was a kid. I always thought I was so special to have my own crisp white monogrammed paper with a pink polka-dot border. I was special. While handwritten notes have been bumped down the...
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Kids’ music download of the week: Wanna Play?
There's so much awesomeness in the kindie music world that we thought we'd start offering a favorite kid-friendly single each week to help freshen up your family playlists Sunshine Collective's I Just Wanna Play is my new favorite to spin as we go about our...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Debi Mazar
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Debi Mazar shares her fave. I love using Hipstamatic to shoot pictures as if they were on a vintage film camera. I've used it to get some great pictures of my...
The end to your power cord woes. (And what woes they are.)
One of my big tech peeves is power strips that don't actually let you use all of the outlets. Yes, I know--high class problems. But I hate hate haaaate when there's not enough space between them for wider plugs, or or not all of the outlets accommodate the three-prong...
Orb music player is music to your ears
Over the years, I've spent a lot of time and money adding music to my digital collection, and making playlists for every event imaginable. With warmer weather just around the corner, I'd like to think that my "BBQ Music," "Summer Mix" and "Let's Dance" playlists will...
The Parent Show – some good online viewing from PBS Parents
The Parent Show is hosted by Angela Santomero, whose name didn't ring a bell until I realized that she's the creator of Blue's Clues and Super Why! Those shows I know. Verrrry well. She's teamed up with PBS Parents to create short, engaging videos for parents, all...
3 reasons parents need a netbook
I can't tell you how many people stop me when I'm out and about, to ask me if I love my netbook. After using a few different brands for over a year now, I have to say that it's definitely one of the smarter investments I've made--not just for my own work but for our...
If this iPhone Telephoto Lens can capture the space shuttle launch, imagine what it can do for your family.
After a really busy day yesterday, I finally got to see video of the Space Shuttle Endeavor make its last voyage. And as amazing as it was to watch that rocket blast off into space to cheers, I was equally amazed that I was watching video taken with an iPhone. Yes an...
Getting a charge out of your laptop sleeve
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and that's kind of what I'm thinking about this laptop sleeve, with a handy velcro flap opening to allow you to charge your Macbook Pro while it's still in the case. The neoprene Charge Up Laptop Sleeve by Tucano is so smart...
Applecore tames cords with affordable style
No matter where I turn, it feels as though my counter space is being eaten up by cords, from phones to computers. And don't even get me started on all the ear buds my husband leaves lying around. So you can bet how thrilled I was when I discovered this cheap, smart...
Go ahead, drop your camera in the pool
Summer is just around the corner (finally!) along with fun, sun, and of course, cute little bodies in cute little bathing suits which make for plenty of photo opportunities. But there's nothing like a big splash of water on your camera (or iPhone) to ruin the moment...
Give your phone a Bone
Since first seeing the BONE portable iPhone amplifier, I am totally coveting one. Not only does it look terrific in all those pretty colors, but it makes perfect sense for those of us who know how pathetic it is having the kids shouting into the terrible iPhone...
Save the date!
You might be the type of mom, like me, who loves the idea of mom jewelry but with a bit more of a subtle twist. That's why I am still coveting the binary cuff from Karla Wheeler and now, this equally beautiful binary code pendant that lets you keep your most heartfelt...