15 IFTTT recipes for parents to make life easier. A lot easier.

by Nicole Blades | Best Apps

There are three things you need to know about the productivity app IFTTT: 1)  It’s an acronym that stands for If This, Then That. 2) It’s pronounced like the ‘ift’ in the word gift.  3)  It’s out here saving lives. Okay, that’s a...

ThisLife from Shutterfly: A new photo storing and management service that’s blowing us away

by Jeana | Best Apps, Gear + Hardware

When it comes to all the photos and videos on my iPhone camera roll (uh, all 5,373 of them), my usual tagline is I should do something with those. That’s the party line year after year, and in the meantime, that camera roll just keeps getting bigger. But with...

The Autographer hands-free camera gets even more stealthy and stylish thanks to Lulu Guinness

by Liz Gumbinner | Photography

Just as more of the masses eschew their traditional dSLRs for the convenience of smartphone photography and the quick rush of a cheap fling with an Instagram filter, there is much coolness developing in the digital camera world. Which means trendsetting designers are...

6 smart, easy tips for teaching kids photography

by Nicole Blades | Tips and Tricks

I’m often asked for tips for teaching kids photography, because as my friends know, it’s one of my favorite things in the world. Whenever my son asks to use my camera to take a photo, I do whatever  I can to maintain my chill. Meanwhile, inside I’m...

Photobrix: If you’ve ever imagined yourself as a LEGO portrait

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Twitter isn’t generally the best way to pitch us, but when we get a Tweet like this, well…how can we resist?   @coolmompicks That’s an awesome profile photo, and even better in #LEGO by https://t.co/LK9Hyuz4UG pic.twitter.com/cQoriCzIFn —...

10 of the best apps for new moms and parents

by Nicole Blades | Babies, Best Apps

When it comes to new motherhood and the number of helpful apps popping up, it seems the odds are ever in our favor. Whether it’s tracking the size of your growing belly from bump to beach ball or keeping tabs on nursing or milestones, we’ve put together...

Lifecake: A new baby app for parents that, unlike any other aspect of parenting, does the work for you.

by Jeana | Best Apps

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that it took me about 9 months to print out pictures of my third baby and put them up around the house. When I think back to how diligent I was with baby #1 and (a little less diligent with) baby #2, I have vowed to be more...

Oh, thank you Snappgripp, from owners of blurry iPhone photos everywhere.

by Jeana | Photography

I’d say that 99% of my iPhone camera roll consists of kid shots, often when I’m holding a baby in one hand and trying to maneuver the shutter button. Not the easiest way to take good pictures. Thankfully, there’s a product like Snappgrip to make any...

One more reason to love PicMonkey. Or, one more reason for every font you own.

by Liz Gumbinner | Websites We Love

I am one of those (awful, judgy) people who will unfollow people on Instagram if their feed is filled with too many type-heavy, horribly designed promotions or ads or OMG LOOK AT MY CUTE BEHBEH proclamations over family photos that might otherwise be  Instagram...

PowerSound II: It’s a wireless speaker. It’s a portable charger. And it’s gooooood.

by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware

It’s sleek, lightweight and packing some serious power. Plus, it’s been personalized just for me with a photo I took of my favorite tulips. I’m talking about the PowerSound II, a brand new Bluetooth speaker and portable charger in one. There’s...