A pillow you can really flop down on
I definitely get a little too happy over handmade geek-chic accessories that blend technology with craftsmanship. What can I say, I think every home should have a bit of a smile to it, whether it's a Twitter pillow or this awesome new find. What's yesterday's limited...
Dads Dig This: Readability
We're thrilled to welcome Chicago-based dad Caleb Gardner as our guest Dads Dig This blogger. He writes about trying to be a good example for his son at The Exceptional Man. I read a lot of online media on any given day. A lot. But let's face it: most content on the...
How to turn your iPad into a kitchen appliance
For a lot of moms, the iPad really is a digital cookbook. It makes perfect sense; with so many awesome cookbook apps and recipe apps, not to mention online recipe help and online meal planners, your iPad can be your lifesaver in the kitchen. So how smart that now...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Liz Lange
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, fashionista Liz Lange shares her fave. I am a Blackberry-aholic and I will NEVER give it up, but I carry an iphone JUST for the apps, in particular this one: Red...
Turning any bag into a camera bag
One of the most common questions we get from the Cool Mom Tech readers is the request for cool camera bags. I kind of love that so many of you are still employing the SLR and not just getting lazy with the smartphone camera like I often do. Since so many of you...
Frisbee Forever puts a spin on apps for spring
Having just gotten my first iPad a few days ago, I have to hold myself back from loading up on every single app that looks entertaining. But I couldn't resist trying out one new free app that puts the perfect spin on playtime, and it is too fun to not toss it your...
Piquing our Geek: The Tempdot Faucet
Every mom knows that fear of letting a toddler turn the faucet on and off by herself for the first time. I remember loving my daughter's independence, but being a wee bit panicked that she'd crank the hot water too high and scald herself. Was it a major fear of my...
Headphones that help you turn down that noise
I love music, hate earbuds. No matter how cushy I buy them they always make my ears ache after a little while. So I've resorted to the "headband" kind. Much, much better, but here are my complaints--one I feel dorky. Two, I can still hear all the ambient noise around...
My iPhone wants to feel pretty this spring too
It's funny, the iPhone case that seemed so perfect this past fall now is feeling a little dark and heavy, what with spring finally here. I think I'm going to be one of those people who changes my smartphone cover with the season, especially now that I've seen the...
Converting those old slides to something a little more 21st century
When I was younger, a fun family pastime was whipping out the Kodak Ektagraphic slide projector for a look at photos of family trips, birthday parties and the accompanying lore. I still vividly remember the faint whirring of the motor, seeing the dust floating in the...
If you’re happy and you know it flash your hands
I have a thing for geek fashion. Ever since I bought my first Twitter necklace. (It says #fail. Heh.) So while I am not a big fan of actual emoticons, I do sort of love seeing them on these rings. The sterling emoticon ring is so subtle that it might take a moment for...
Pinterest goes mobile, so you can take that inspiration on the road
If you're a fan of Pinterest, then you're just as excited as we are that their iPhone app has just launched today. If you don't know what Pinterest is? You are in for a very special treat. Think of Pinterest as a beautiful digital corkboard that lets you "pin" your...
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Jump on the Word Wagon bandwagon
There are so many kids' apps geared towards teaching letters and phonics and let's be honest, a lot of them suck. But when we hear that developer Duck Duck Moose has got one out, we sit up and take notice. Word Wagon is a very cute kids' learning app that teaches ABCs...
Have a fabulous Mother’s Day, cool moms!
We are wishing you all a most wonderful Mother's Day. You know, one during which someone else cleans the house, makes you breakfast, does the dishes, and not a single small person ever snatches your iPad out of your hand and begs to play Cupcakes. [image: someecards]
How to Cook Everything, right from your iPad
These days, I've pretty much shelved my cookbooks and rely solely on my iPad to help walk me through my kitchen masterpieces. Or attempts at them, anyway. So when I heard that one of my favorite food writers and New York Times bestselling cookbook author's app was on...
A Kentucky Derby app? You bet! (Heh.)
Down here in the South where I live, the Kentucky Derby is a pretty big deal, complete with an annual neighborhood party and a very competitive lady's hat contest. But you don't need a party invite or even a ticket to Churchill Downs to enjoy all the race festivities....
With Gogobot, travel plans get social. Or, more social?
When you're traveling to a new location, there are obviously lots of websites that gather recommendations from the public. But you do kind of have to take it all with a grain of salt, when you don't actually know who is insisting that Mama Spaghetti's is the BEST...
3 free apps for Mother’s Day. It’s not diamonds, but it will do.
Now that we moms can practically run our lives from the palms of our hands, three of the best mom-focused apps have come together to do something nice for us for Mother's Day--help keep us a little more organized. The free Mother's Day App Bundle includes three of our...
Cisco Umi: Bringing families together like never ever before
Our closest family is over 2000 miles away. This means other than a few annual visits, our together time is relegated to phone calls and computer conferencing, both of which can be tough with four squirmy kids under six like I have. But recently, Cisco offered to...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Jessica Seinfeld
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Jessica Seinfeld shares her fave. One of my kids is in a deep obsession with space right now. I didn't have all the answers, so I found the NASA app, which...
New shopping spree enabler! Call a support group!
I always used to look forward to catalogs appearing in my mailbox. Now that I am more eco-conscious (and busy), catalogs are like paper spam, or at best, something for my kids to cut up for art projects. While I still enjoy the experience of looking through a catalog,...
LiveShare makes photo sharing super easy. As it should be.
As a former professional photographer, I've gone from toting around a huge SLR camera with expensive lenses and cool gizmos to now primarily taking photos with my itty bitty iPhone. The quality of the iPhone 4 camera is obviously not professional quality, but as a...
How to give a tech gift for Mother’s Day
When it comes to Mother's Day gifts, I'd love an iPad 2 just as much as a beautiful mom necklace. Okay, maybe even more. But it can be a little tricky pulling off a gadget as a gift. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your techy gift gets as many "wows" as any other...
Calling it an iPad cover is a gross understatement
Every mom is a master at multi-tasking. I've been known to make lunch, check emails and help with homework all at the same time. So why should I expect my gadget accessories to do any less? I love this incredibly cool line of Brenthaven 5-in-1 iPad cases available on...