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How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month.
Read Essay →: How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month.Black History Month lasts through the end of February, but you’ll need to act by Friday if you want to…
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Headspace and Star Wars team up to teach mindfulness to kids.
Read Essay →: Headspace and Star Wars team up to teach mindfulness to kids.It’s no secret that we are huge fans of Star Wars here at Cool Mom Tech, so when we heard…
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How to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if you’ve cut the cable cord. (Psst: it’s easy, and cheap.)
Read Essay →: How to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if you’ve cut the cable cord. (Psst: it’s easy, and cheap.)This year, we want to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but of course, we happened to have cut our cable…
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This service can make a special digital memory book from photos and videos for Father’s Day. Free!
Read Essay →: This service can make a special digital memory book from photos and videos for Father’s Day. Free!I love giving the gift of photos, videos, and heartfelt messages for Father’s Day (or any special day, really), but…
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3 helpful gardening apps to turn your thumb green, finally.
Read Essay →: 3 helpful gardening apps to turn your thumb green, finally.Who else is thinking about gardening this spring? Along with our own Liz and Kristen who recently hosted the We…
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3 cool ways to try new board games online or play old favorites with friends
Read Essay →: 3 cool ways to try new board games online or play old favorites with friendsWe’re huge board game geeks in my family. Our stack of strategy games is up to the ceiling. And while…
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Download Apple’s free Make Your Holiday booklet and give your kids 20+ fun, creative projects to keep them busy all month.
Read Essay →: Download Apple’s free Make Your Holiday booklet and give your kids 20+ fun, creative projects to keep them busy all month.I am not exaggerating when I say that I cried after watching a presentation about Apple’s new, totally free, Make…
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Easy tip for more mindful screen time: Download these lock screen wallpapers for your phone
Read Essay →: Easy tip for more mindful screen time: Download these lock screen wallpapers for your phoneThis weekend, inspired by the Cool Mom Picks book club video chat about How to Break Up with Your Phone,…
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Free Kindle books for World Book Day! Don’t mind if we do.
Read Essay →: Free Kindle books for World Book Day! Don’t mind if we do.If you’re looking to add some new books to your summer reading list, you’ll want to head over to Amazon…
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Here’s how to get a free year of Nintendo Switch Online
Read Essay →: Here’s how to get a free year of Nintendo Switch OnlineIf you’re an Amazon Prime member like me who also happens to have a Nintendo Switch, you’ll definitely want to…
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4 awesome YouTube alternatives for kids of all ages
Read Essay →: 4 awesome YouTube alternatives for kids of all agesWith all the not-so-great news coming out around YouTube recently — from their pedophilia problem to the horrific content spliced…
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The new Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood website is magic for kids and adults alike
Read Essay →: The new Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood website is magic for kids and adults alikeOne of my very favorite movies this year was the Fred Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, which simultaneously shed new light…
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Binge watch free television during Roku’s first Stream-a-thon starting December 26
Read Essay →: Binge watch free television during Roku’s first Stream-a-thon starting December 26If there’s ever a time when we deserve some extra hours parked in front of a screen, it’s the week…
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The new Khan Academy Kids app is a parental godsend. Plus it’s free!
Read Essay →: The new Khan Academy Kids app is a parental godsend. Plus it’s free!As my son gets older, I’m starting to look for cool educational apps to give him a leg up on…
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Listen up! 5 fantastic storytelling podcasts for kids.
Read Essay →: Listen up! 5 fantastic storytelling podcasts for kids.Podcasts can promote your child’s creativity and imagination without spending more time in front of a screen.
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7 fitness apps for busy parents, or anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time.
Read Essay →: 7 fitness apps for busy parents, or anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time.Life is short, and now is the best time to do something for yourself and your health.
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7 free budget apps to keep your family (and your money) on track in 2018.
Read Essay →: 7 free budget apps to keep your family (and your money) on track in 2018.Because if you’re saving money, you don’t want to start by spending on another app.
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Recharge with these 5 fantastic self-care apps in 2018
Read Essay →: Recharge with these 5 fantastic self-care apps in 2018It’s not always easy for us parents to find time to focus on our mental and spiritual health, but it’s…
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5 free journal apps to harness your thoughts in 2018.
Read Essay →: 5 free journal apps to harness your thoughts in 2018.Harness your thoughts (and maybe a New Years’ resolution) with one of our favorite free journal apps.
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The new Girl Scout STEM badges: Engineering, computer science, and robotics, oh my!
Read Essay →: The new Girl Scout STEM badges: Engineering, computer science, and robotics, oh my!When I was a drop-out Brownie some 30-ahem years ago, my troop worked on badges like Basketry and Arts &…