Uncommonly gorgeous designer iPhone cases
So I finally got my hands on an iPhone 4, and I'm totally enamored with it. Problem is, I've been so overwhelmed by all the case choices out there that my iPhone is still bare naked. But when I got a peek at the incredible cases from This is Uncommon, I was convinced....
iHandy Carpenter – essential tools in your back pocket
We recently re-painted our living room and designated one wall for our arrangement of black-framed photos. In my haste to get the project done, I eyeballed placement--never a good idea. It looked nothing like the spread I saw in Restoration Hardware's catalog. Keeping...
e-Cards that are so moving. Literally
Here's a new twist on the growing market of instant e-Cards--an app that lets you customize an animated message for just about every occasion. Also? It's free The YourCards app has a great selection of video e-cards that your children are going to flip over. Each...
Spaghetti overhead!
One of my big decorating secrets is to find whimsical items that will distract from the clutter and mess that might otherwise be noticed when people come over. I ask you, who's going to notice a pile of disorganized papers all over a desk when you have this Spaghetti...
WordQ makes writing easier
As a writer, there are several tools I have at my disposal to create good content--my computer, my AP Style Guide, and my Roget's Thesaurus. When I recently came across a software solution aimed at helping writers create more eloquent copy, I thought I'd take a second...
Angry Birds break out of the screen. And they’re still angry.
If you made my kids narrow down to the two things they think are really cool about technology, they'd come up with: 1. Making really goofy videos of themselves, and 2. Angry Birds. Yeah, I'd have to agree, though I bet I have more people who will join me on their...
Welcome CBS Early Show viewers!
We're so thrilled that you caught our Editor-in-Chief Liz Gumbinner on the Early Show this morning talking about the Babycenter.com Mobile Moms research. Or if you missed the segment, you can watch it right here. We're the first to admit that we love our smart phones,...
Piquing our Geek: evoz baby monitors for plugged-in parents
I can't believe my kids are old enough for me to say things like, "Well...we didn't have that when my kid was a baby," but a mere six years later and I'm already waxing nostalgia about how much different it was before all the advances in technology. Case in point--a...
Skinit: Customized laptop skins, for when flashing those iPhone sized baby photos just aren’t enough
These days, I've taken to sporting pictures of my kids both in and on my gadgets. I get crazy compliments every time someone sees my DIY photo iPhone cover featuring my youngest baby, so you can bet I was curious to try out a new service that lets you create custom...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Katie Couric
Our new feature, Oh Appy Day!, gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week we are thrilled to feature the amazing Katie Couric, one of our all-time idols. I'm a logophile, as my Twitter followers can attest, and I've...
They Might Be Giants YouTube Channel: Schoolhouse Rock for the next generation
Raise your hand if Schoolhouse Rock is the reason you know the definition of a noun, and the preamble to the constitution. (Me!) I'm eagerly awaiting the day that one of the networks picks up the brilliant They Might Be Giants Video and runs them between shows, but...
A prettier power strip
When you're a parent, taming the cords that pile up around the house isn't just a matter of aesthetics, it's a matter of safety. Now there's a new power strip that takes both into consideration. The new Power Pod is a beautiful outlet solution. And yes, I just used...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Even More Coolness. Enjoy!
Dads Dig This: NPR Music app
We're thrilled to welcome Grammy nominee Brady Rymer as a guest Dads Dig This blogger. He's one of our favorite family music artists whose new album "Love me for who I am" is just out! If you're on the lookout for a trusted place to discover new music--music that's...
A dope 90’s redux with the floppy disk pouch
Oh how I remember those floppy disk days before the cloud took over. You know, when all our precious data (or a few paltry megabytes of it) was backed up these squares which we stashed in neat little piles with color-coded labels. Hey, at least they were harder to...
I see dead zones
You'd think by now, with the sheer advances in cell phone technology, we'd all be able to make and receive crystal clear calls from anywhere, from the city to the plains. But how many times do you find yourself saying, Can you hear me now? and then feeling totally...
Light it up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
As someone who worked with families affected by Autism, I know how much research and awareness is still needed. So aside from donning blue today, I'm doing what I can to contribute to the second annual Light it Up Blue campaign to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day....
Internet safety for kids from CYBERsitter
I'm not quite ready to have all those internet safety for kids discussions. I'm already preparing myself for the moment when my oldest asks if he can set up a Facebook account. Granted, he doesn't even know what Facebook is, and he's in kindergarten, but I like to...
Think Geek wins April Fool’s Day
If you haven't yet figured out that it's April Fool's Day (meaning you're still angry at us for this post), it's a great time to catch up on practical jokes going around the geeky world. An annual favorite: The awesome shop Think Geek, which runs a bunch of fake...
Smart Starterz – Language learning in the womb. Yes, the womb.
Having never learned a foreign language myself, I'm determined to make sure my kids are fluent in something other than "whine." Too bad that doesn't count towards college credit. So in my search for cool language programs for kids, I was thrilled to discover upon an...
I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow on your iPad
When my children discovered the Three Little Pigs storybook app on a friend's iPad, I had absolutely zero doubt in my mind that we'd be running home to purchase it that very night. In a word, this app is masterful. Or to use more words, it's charming, it's humorous,...
Dance, Monkey, dance!
My daughter was about 11 when suddenly, earbuds sprouted from her head as a permanent fixture. And while it's true that sometimes I'd rather not have to listen to "Firework" on repeat for an hour (ahem), there are also times when I'd like her to be able to hear me...
5 ways to spring clean your computer
With spring officially here in the Deep South, I'm determined to do a massive spring cleaning before the end of the week. And that includes my computer, which definitely needs a little TLC. So while I'm dusting the blinds and washing the windows, I'll be giving my...
Don’t just sell your old cell phone – sell it for the best price.
While you're practicing that tongue twister, take a moment to gather up all the old cell phones in your house (you know what I mean) and try and get some cash for them. There are many sites out there like CMT-recommended ReCellular that offer to buy back used...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Richard Blais
Last week we launched our new feature Oh Appy Day!, which gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Chef Richard Blais, award winning chef, dad of two, and Top Chef All Stars Finalist, shares one of his personal...