5 must-have cooking apps, because back-to-school means back-to-cooking

by Jeana | Best Apps

One of the joys of summer vacation for me is having a break from packing lunches and cooking every single night. Meals just seem easier in the summer with the days not being as rushed and dinners taking a backseat to outside play time. With back-to-school looming,...

5 pinterest pins worth sharing

by Cool Mom Team | Link Roundups

Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Here are 5 techie pins we’ve loved this week. 1. The must-have laptop case, purse, or handbag accessory. Ah, organizational zen. 2. The perfect back to school app that can help raise money for your...

The best grilling apps, A.K.A. no more “I think you overcooked it, hon.”

by Jeana | Best Apps

One of the many things I love about summer is the enticing and oh-so-summery smell of things cooking on the grill. Mmmm…meat.   My husband is the house-appointed grillmaster, but I’d like to start expanding my grilling horizons beyond hamburgers,...

Cupcake, have we got an app for you!

by Stacie Billis | Holiday Picks

We’ve covered virtual cupcake baking apps and even cupcake ATM machines. But if you love cupcakes (and, really, who doesn’t?), here’s the killer iPad app you’ve been waiting for. The Food Network Cupcakes! is pretty much the best thing since...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo right on your iPad

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

If you’re still stumped on what to make for your Cinco de Mayo party (or Kentucky Derby celebration, perhaps), we’ve found the absolute coolest new app that will give you everything you need to make some of the most fabulous, festive recipes from one of...

Oh Appy Day! featuring Ted Danson

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Ted Danson shares his favorite! Wherever you are, the Seafood Watch app will tell you what’s good to eat and why. If you eat this way, it can have an impact...

One word: Plastics

by Jeana | Life and Home

The other day, I was reading a recipe off my iPad while cooking and while scrolling down, knocked the device from the shallow groove that it was propped on and…anyone have any tips on how to get flour out of an iPad crevice? My iPad case is beautiful yes, but...

5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

Even though I’m not cooking the turkey this year (hooray, hallelujah, amen!), I’m preparing a few side dishes and desserts. And because I’m not necessarily known for my kitchen skills, you can bet I’m going to be relying heavily on my smart...

Belkin Chef Stand keeps messy hands off your iPad 2

by Cool Mom Team | Life and Home

I have to say that the iPad has completely changed the way I cook–no need to take up tons of counter space with my laptop, no fear of drips in the keyboard, and way fewer paper recipes printed. And now with this smart new gadget from Belkin, I’m pretty...

Protect your iPad from the elements. Of cooking

by Jeana | Life and Home

There are many times when I rely on my iPad for recipes while cooking. But out of sheer concern that I’ll get bread crumbs or flour stuck in the crevices, I keep the device far away; usually on the kitchen table, while my prep area is on the other side of the...