5 of the most glam, stylish wearable fitness trackers: perfect for spring or, you know, Mother’s Day (hint, hint)
It’s springtime! Bring on the warmer weather, chirping birds, flower blooms, lighter layers, and the fabulously stylish wearable fitness trackers that look more and more like cool jewels. Why should you be stepping into the sunny skies with some boring rubbery...
The coolest new wearable fitness trackers: 7 fascinating picks from CES 2016
I’m still trying to parse through the gads of incredible tech I saw at the International CES 2016 show last week, but one thing is for certain, wearable fitness trackers, those hot tech accessories that really blew up over the last couple of years, still take...
A friendship bracelet maker that brings them back with a really cool, high-tech twist.
I grew up in the 80s, so friendship bracelets were always layered up my wrists by the dozens, usually made at sleepovers while we gossiped about boys. While I’m happy to let a my formerly 80’s essentials go (I’m looking at you, Aqua Net), this is one...
Stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop: Because winter is coming
A few weeks ago I was at one of my favorite local boutiques picking up a birthday gift for a friend when I eyed these stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop. Turns out, Liz had them on her list too, so these get a double Cool Mom Tech seal of approval. I’m a...
Cool designer tech gifts for the stylish woman on the go : 2015 Tech Gift Guide
You know how we like the pretty things, mama. We can’t help it, we’re suckers for great design, especially when combined with smart tech. So we’re excited to share some of our favorite stylish tech gift finds this year for that cool plugged-in woman...
Cool gifts for photographers: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together some of the coolest, gotta-have gifts for photographers. We’re talking cameras, gadgets, accessories — everything a photog would be happy to snap up. (Ha!) Even a few surprises. Whether...
10 of the best shopping apps to put some yay in your holidays. (Holidyays?)
Each year around this time, we love sharing our favorite shopping apps with you. Because who doesn’t love going shopping and landing a fab deal? Exactly. And how much do you love it when you land that fab deal in the middle of the madness that is holiday...
The Garmin Vivofit by Jonathan Adler: Ooh, fitness trackers are getting fancy.
A few years ago, you could spot someone wearing a big, black, rubber band-looking fitness tracker a mile away. I’m so happy that fashion has integrated its way very nicely when it comes to wearable tech, and I’m especially thankful for designers who are...
Bandolet: A fashionable phone clutch alternative that requires no clutching at all.
Our editor Liz has been telling me for a while now how much she loves her Bandolier phone case; she even named it her cool pick of the week on the Spawned podcast. It’s the perfect accessory for taking an iPhone or Galazy phone along to parties or on dates, or...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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