How to host a Facebook Live just for specific friends (and why you should).
This past week, I was unable to pick up my son from hockey camp, which meant missing his big game. Womp, womp. But, thanks to a cool Facebook Live feature you might not know about, my fiancé was able to film the whole thing, and not have it publicized to anyone else...
A Star Wars hotel is coming. And it looks like… Westworld?
With the Star Wars lands hitting Disney Parks late next year (or early 2019), we probably shouldn't be surprised that they're adding a Star Wars hotel to the mix too. And while we don't have many details, we have to say it sounds (and looks) a little bit like...
5 emoji collections we’re dying to see for International Emoji Day
Yes, International Emoji Day is a thing. 21st century, y'all! And while we've described that the upcoming addition of custom emojis to your keyboard will lead to some creative options, there are some awesome sets of emojis we'd really like to see as soon as humanly...
Solid as a rock.
I've been in the mood for a new iPhone case, which is how I discovered these fun geode cases at Society 6. While they're not real geodes (I know, stating the obvious here), they really do look like the real thing. Such a bright, colorful way to keep your iPhone safe,...
11 awesome legal streaming services that you might not know about. But should.
You know the frustration of sitting down for family movie night, searching Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, but not finding the show you've been so excited to watch, right? Well, we thought we'd share some other sites that stream great movies and TV shows -- from classics...
Can these board books tech babies rocket science?
Most baby board books aren't, you know, rocket science. The ones I read to my four month old pretty much stick with friendly talking animals and geometric shapes, so I was a little surprised to discover the Baby University board books collection, which was designed to...
The Sparkr flashlight is your zombie apocalypse must-have
If you're an Amazon Prime member that survived Prime Day 2017 without spending all your money on vitamin supplements and Hummel figurine knockoffs, take a breath, clear your palate, and be sure to check out the new Amazon Exclusives page. The program feels like...
Why you should tell every restaurant you go to about this app that helps fight hunger.
My family has been looking for some ways to fill these long summer days by giving back to our community. We were shocked to find out that more than 20% of families are food insecure in the USA, which means you very likely know someone personally who's struggling to...
Amazon Prime Day tech deals you won’t want to miss
In case you didn't hear yet, it's Prime Day, the day when Amazon deals abound, particularly for those of you shopping for tech gadgets. As you might have guessed, there are way too many deals for us to round them up right here, but we did find a few to get you...
Don’t miss these smart tips for tackling digital clutter. Game changers!
If you're like me, you probably have 6,782 photos sitting in your camera roll on your phone, hundreds of song downloads you never actually listen to, and tons of out-of-date unnecessary documents on your laptop. If that sounds familiar, you might be in need of a tech...
6 things that happened when I banned screen time in my home for two months
If you're like me, then you do your best to manage screen time using myriad methods. In our house, I've done The Marble Jar to read for screens, and pretty much everything in between. And still, there are tantrums and arguments when it's time to get off them, and...
Watching the total solar eclipse in 2024? Here’s how to get the glasses you’ll need for free.
If you're going to be on the ground during the 2024 solar eclipse in April, mark your calendar because this is not to be missed. The only issue: you'll want to have glasses to protect your eyeballs, even if you're in the areas where you'll only see a partial solar...
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Watching the total solar eclipse in 2024? Here’s how to get the glasses you’ll need for free.
If you're going to be on the ground during the 2024 solar eclipse in April, mark your calendar because this is not to be missed. The only issue: you'll want to have glasses to protect your eyeballs, even if you're in the areas where you'll only see a partial solar...
Summer screen time making you nuts? Here’s how to manage it, parents.
If you're like us, then your kids having been begging for screen time the second they got out of school. But hey, just because you're home more doesn't necessarily mean you get more time on your screens, kids. So, to help you manage the summer screen time, we've got a...
Addicted to your iPhone? Try this one easy trick to seriously curb your screen time.
I've been seeing a lot of research lately that seems to find a correlation between how much time we spend on our phones and our kids' behavior. Specifically, their bad behavior. The constant distraction of pings and alerts from my phone that takes my attention away...
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The 3 best websites for coordinating meals to deliver to new parents, or neighbors in need.
Whatever the case may be, whether it's sick kids or new neighbors, giving meals goes a really long way. And, of course, tech helps. Seriously, how did our parents survive without it? Here, I'm sharing my 3 favorite go-to sites for coordinating meals for friends, from...
Summer screen time making you nuts? Here’s how to manage it, parents.
If you're like us, then your kids having been begging for screen time the second they got out of school. But hey, just because you're home more doesn't necessarily mean you get more time on your screens, kids. So, to help you manage the summer screen time, we've got a...
This charging device backs up your phone so you don’t have to remember to do it.
If you're like me, remembering to back up your cell phone is one task that falls through the cracks. But it's probably one of the most important things we all need to do. But, that's all changed since I was introduced to the MEEM back up charger for...
Addicted to your iPhone? Try this one easy trick to seriously curb your screen time.
I've been seeing a lot of research lately that seems to find a correlation between how much time we spend on our phones and our kids' behavior. Specifically, their bad behavior. The constant distraction of pings and alerts from my phone that takes my attention away...
The top-rated gaming headsets for teens in price ranges to suit every allowance
Forget Snapchat, Facebook, or even Instagram. Teens these days are often connecting with friends online by gaming together on their Xboxes and I find the key to good communication for them is a great gaming headset for teens. So my almost-teen son has spent a ton of...
A pastel phone case pretty enough to eat. But don’t. Because it’s a phone case.
Sometimes I see a phone accessory so gorgeous, I just want to eat it up. Which I know sounds weird, until you see the beautiful ice cream-colored pastel leather wallet-style phone cases for iPhone and Galaxy phones, via UK's Snakehive London. Take a look at the pink...
Netflix brings choose-your-own-adventure TV to kids and it is awesome!
Remember those awesome choose-your-own-adventure books we all loved as kids? Well Netflix has just launched their first in a series of choose-your-own-adventure TV shows, and mama? It's so much fun! The first episode, Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale stars my...
Tubular ’80s redux alert: Mixxtape brings mixtapes into the Bluetooth era.
The mixtape will just not go away, and that's just fine by me. In this case, the beloved cassette of the days of yore now comes in form of a new MP3 player called the Mixxtape, courtesy of wildly popular Kickstarter campaign that blew away its funding goals faster...
Sign your kids up for free Apple camp sessions this summer – if you hurry!
These camps are so cool that you’ll want to be a kid again! Well maybe temporarily.
How to get money back from your kid’s $*%! in-app purchases on Amazon.
While it was announced on May 30, a lot of parents still don't know that the FTC announced refunds are now available for unauthorized in-app purchases on the Amazon Appstore. That means you, kids, and your itchy little in-app purchase-happy fingers. This is all...
Tech trick: How to hide app purchases so your kids can’t download through Family Sharing.
I'm grateful to my daughter who (much to the chagrin of tweens and teens everywhere, I'm sure) tipped me off to a trick I wasn't aware of: Kids can easily download new apps to their devices without your knowledge, if you have Apple Family Sharing in use. Now my kids...
Happy Father’s Day, cool geeky dads!
Even with all the awesome technology and myriad ways to use social media to honor that special dad in your life, there's just something about a simple handwritten note that goes a very long way, especially these days. Now if only we could find a pen. Here's to all the...