Budgeting iPad apps? Reader Q&A
Although I am enjoying my iPad I miss some of the things my laptop offered, like excel for budgeting. Do you have any budgeting app suggestions? - Steff What? You mean iPads aren't just for games? I seem to forget that since my kids can't stop fighting over ours, but...
Video sharing sites? Reader Q&A
I love taking pictures and videos of my son and would like to email them with others but I am always concerned about where my shared pictures and videos may end up. I was wondering if you know of any websites that have a "sign-in" feature when sharing videos?...
Tokidoki is all ears
I come by my love all things kawaii starting with Hello Kitty back in the 1970s. And while I realize I'm too mature now (cough) to deck myself out entirely in Japanese pop-art accessories, a little cuteness keeps the stuffy out of being a grownup. I'm totally digging...
Kids laptop recommendations? Reader Q&A
I just made a big switch with homeschool Math curriculum for my oldest daughter and it requires her to watch and interact with CDs on the computer. Unfortunately, my 3yo jammed two DVDs into my Macbook and broke the drive. So now, faced with the repair cost, I'm...
Using technology to get kids outside to play
Understand that I am happily in the "throw the kids outside periodically and let them figure it out" camp of kids and exercise; I think that for many kids, that's all it takes to make sure they're moving around enough. But for some kids, you have to get a little more...
The iPad 2 – Get in line now!
We've heard rumors about the launch of the iPad 2 for awhile now, and finally, Apple has just released the first look today. Based on what we've seen so far, the improvements look to be worth the wait. Well, for those of you who had the patience and willpower to wait....
Sweet audio dreams
Ever since my kids got their very own MP3 players, they've become heavily music-dependent. Lots of times I'm okay with that, but I'm certainly not going to let them sleep with headphones on. And neither do I want to be listening to battle of the dueling CD players...
The ultimate must-have power strip for parents
Most parents would agree that with each progressive child that enters a family, parenting gets a little more lax. (Watch as the three second rule becomes the 20 second rule.) The one area that has remained unchanged in our household, though, is child safety. I may not...
Eco-friendly iPhone cases take care of the earth and your smartphone too.
Like so many moms these days, I try live in an environmentally friendly way the best I can. I recycle, I keep reusable bags in my car. And although using my smart phone is hardly an eco-friendly activity, I'm happy to see so many eco-friendly accessories and cases...
5 tips for picking an e-reader that’s right for you
From the rumors we're hearing, it might not be long before our kids are toting a single e-reader to school in lieu of all those heavy textbooks. e-readers are changing the world, so it's not surprising that we get a ton of mail from Cool Mom Tech readers asking for...
Doodle 4 Google 4 oodles of cash
My kids love to doodle. Pen, pencil, crayon, whatever the writing implement and whatever the paper surface (yes, even mortgage statements). If they were just a tad older, I'd put that doodling talent to good use for the annual doodle contest put on by Google....
Video for those of us who don’t mind looking old
Unless you've been living under a rock you've probably seen a picture or two shot with one of the retro-inspired apps, like Hipstamatic, which create images reminiscent of a 1970's Polaroid picture. My favorite thing about those apps is that they make almost anyone...
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!
The Disney Dream Cruise 5 top tech features. (What, you were expecting animatronic presidents?)
Last week, I was thrilled to join a few bloggers and a whole lot of media for the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream Cruise line from Orlando to the Bahamas. Why yes, I do love my job. Funny you should ask. While my son and I enjoyed outdoor games, swimming, beach...
3 ways to get kids books on the iPad
We're gearing up for our annual family vacation, and instead of loading down our bag with bunch of books for the plane ride and bedtime, I've been loading them up electronically on my iPad. But with so many different options out there, I decided to give the three most...
Brain Pop Jr answers kids’ questions better than we can
Though I've been homeschooling for five years, make no mistake: I am no great educator. I'm just good at finding help for subjects in which I'm a little rusty, like...all of them. Hey, it's been a long time since I sat behind a classroom desk. The trick to getting my...
Got your inbox down to 0? That deserves a badge.
If you like to let your nerd flag fly proudly (says the girl with a Hello Kitty Boba Fett on her car), then you're going to love these LOLrific Nerd Merit Badges we just found. Bonus? You don't have to sell any cookies or build a fire in the rain to get one. Nerd...
Piquing Our Geek: Refrigerators without the HFC
We're all for greening up our homes and lives wherever we can, and sometimes that comes from the manufacturers, who give us better options in the first place. We read this week that General Electric plans to introduce the first HFC-free refrigerator for US households...
Make those midnight new year calls with Skype. On your cell phone. In full video.
For so many of us, it's a tradition to pick up the phone at midnight on New Year's--okay, maybe 12:03 after we've done our kissing a those with us in person and made fun of Snooki--and wish our loved ones a happy New Year. Obviously Skype has revolutionized what it...
The best Beatles songs for kids
While there are some awesome kindie rock bands out there that we've featured both here and on Cool Mom Picks, there are plenty of awesome "adult" tunes out there that work just as well for our kids. Now that the Beatles are on iTunes (whoo!), I've pulled together...
Readeez, now for your mobile viewing pleasure
If you're not familiar with Readeez, and you have a child who's starting to read, then you're in for a treat. This series of adorably-designed videos are paired with songs, poems and written words to help kids associate letters with their accompanying sounds. And...
Best Buy Wish List Video – Post Holiday Shopping Tips
If you were lucky enough to score a Best Buy gift card from Santa, or just want to get a jump start on your New Year's resolutions, our co-founder Kristen, along with a Best Buy Geek Squad agent, can help you out. Check out this video in which she reveals all the...
The Dell Inspiron duo is a tablet! It’s a netbook! It’s a tablet!
With the holiday shopping rush now over, some of you lucky enough to be on Santa's nice list may be looking to buy some new technology with those new gift cards, or take advantage of the big after-Christmas sales. For you tablet coveters, one of the most exciting new...
Best Buy Wish List: Computers. Pretty, pretty computers.
Best Buy Wish List is a sponsored series in which we feature the things we're coveting at Best Buy--and then give away gift cards so you can buy them yourself. Whee!Computers are pretty important gadgets to us bloggers. Imagine that. It's a sickness really--our...
With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of LED-backlit pixels
If you woke up to snowmageddon this morning like we did (or more like a typical winter snowfall with a new 24 hour news cycle-friendly, alarmist name), your kids are probably begging you to get out there with them as soon as humanly possible. If they haven't...