A handy guide to the Instant Pot buttons. It’s okay, we need it too.

by Cool Mom Team | Life and Home

Like so many other folks out there, we’re obsessed with The Instant Pot, a hot, new kitchen gadget you might have discovered here on Cool Mom Tech. (And if not, hey, it’s okay, we forgive you. Ha). Recently, our food editor Stacie Billis put together a...

4 tips for creating a social media policy for your babysitter, nanny, or childcare provider

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

Whether your kids are with a full-time nanny or you just use a babysitter (or grandparent) for an occasional date night, creating a social media policy is an important consideration. It could be a formal written contract, or just a short discussion, but either way,...

5 things you can do right now to make Facebook fun again. Or at least, tolerable.

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks

I’m pretty sure there’s one thing most Americans can agree on: Facebook has become a tough place to be. In fact, some media outlets are declaring it “dead” as people are leaving behind the divisiveness they see in their feeds. But we...

Hypocam app: A cool camera app for black and white photo lovers

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

For super cool black and white photos beyond the couple of Instagram filters you get, take a peek at the free Hypocam app (iOS and Android) that we’re loving. Related: 5 terrific pro photography tips beyond selfies Related: The new Camera+ 6: the best iOS...

15 custom photo gifts to make your friends and family swoon | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts, Holiday Picks, Photography

We love finding cool custom photo gift, because hello, we’re moms! We’re sentimental like that. But also, they make great gifts because they demonstrate that some real thought and love went into creating it, even if it doesn’t cost a fortune. Next up...

Personalized, handwritten cards that give the finger to the digital age. Just download the app.

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Holiday Picks

Who ever thought that one day, the fine art of thoughtfully handwritten, artful notes would be considered punk?  Well, the husband-wife team behind Punk Post is who. And they are determined to bring handwriting back in the coolest way possible. Even if it’s not...

App controlled Bluesmart Luggage is the suitcase that does what?!

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

Edit: Bluesmart no longer exists, and we can no longer recommend smart luggage, due to a new FAA rule that cases with built-in batteries must have a removable battery. If you’re looking for a great gift for a frequent flyer and tech devotee — you know, the...

Bark makes monitoring your kid’s digital usage (and keeping them safe) so much easier

by Jeana | Best Apps

Now that my son has a phone, as do all his friends, it’s a whole new world of parenting. For now, he is content texting his friends yo, bruh, what’s up and watching sports clips, but there will soon be a time when social networks come more predominantly...

Printing from the palm of your hand with HP Sprocket

by Jeana | Best Apps

When school started a few weeks ago, one of my daughter’s first homework assignments was to bring in photos of favorite people and things to decorate her daily notebook. I love the idea, but didn’t love that I had to email myself photos, print them,...

14 of the best organizational apps for parents to help keep you sane | Cool Mom Tech Back to School Tech Guide 2016

by Kate Etue | Back to School Tech, Best Apps

We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you’re anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, casual schedule while we...