by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
If you love designer labels or know someone who does, then you know your favorite items often fall into the never-fulfilled wish list. So it’s nice to see affordable headphone makers, Urban Ears, and their collaboration with one of today’s fashion greats...
by Liz Gumbinner | Photography
If you’re a photography fan or know someone who is, just say the word Leica and watch their eyes light up. First developed 100 years ago in Germany, it’s gained cult status around the world, especially with anyone familiar with the work of Henri...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps
When the original Star Walk app launched a couple of years ago, it was an instant hit with us, even with the $5 price tag. Yes, kind of hefty for 2012 but totally worth it, especially for those of us who possessed that excitement and wonder about space, the planets...
by Kristen Chase | Best Apps
The Artkive app has been one of my back-to-school lifesavers ever since it launched a couple of years ago. And even if you don’t have four kids like I do, you’re probably swimming in artwork that is oh so painful to toss. The ability to store it digitally...
by Liz Gumbinner | Websites We Love
I have just discovered the new ingredients database, TellSpecopedia, and I warn you, click over and it will be hard to leave. This clean, easy to navigate site currently details more than 1,300 ingredients found in foods and cosmetics from the common to the...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks
As fans of the planet–and yeah, humanity in general–we’re always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we’ve all discovered over the years, it doesn’t have to be about massive life...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
If you are labeling clothes, checking sunscreen off your packing list, and contemplating what to include in care packages, chances are you are getting a kid ready for summer camp. And we’ve got a great song to send them off for their week or two of adventure,...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
With my kids officially out of school, I, along with lots other parents I’m sure, am gearing up for loads of free time. And that means trying to figure out how to manage screen time for the kids. Over the last few months, I’ve put together a very simple...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
With the explosion of monthly subscription boxes, we’ve gotten uber picky about the ones we recommend. Especially subscription boxes for kids, since no one wants to give a lame birthday gift. Worth a look: the brand new Appleseed Lane monthly subscription boxes...