Elmo want to take your kid’s temperature with this new smart thermometer!

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only mom who’s had a toddler run away and hide when I need to take their temperature. The struggle is real. That’s why I’m loving the new Elmo smart thermometer from Kinsa. Unlike the original Kinsa smart...

Emoji Pride and Prejudice. Answer the pressing question, was Mr. Darcy really just a poop?

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks

Well, we’ve seen Pride & Prejudice for zombie fans, Pride & Prejudice for doodlers,  and Pride & Prejudice for babies too young to know books as anything besides delicious teething toys. So I can’t say I’m entirely surprised that someone...

An easy, fast, beautiful new photo book service

by Christina Refford | Mother's Day Gifts, Photography

Now that so many of us have a zillion photos stored on our laptops or phones, I love creating any gift that takes the best of those photos and puts them onto something we can hold onto So, for some of my favorite people, I’ve turned recently to Snapbox to make...

The coolest selfie cases and flashes to make you look even more gorgeous, dahling

by Jeana | Uncategorized

I never really latched onto the selfie trend, probably because every time I try, I end up partly cut off, at a weird angle or the lighting is awful. But thanks to these five sefie cases and flashes designed just for improving the almighty selfie, I may have a shot of...

Star Wars bouquets! Can we say this is the Valentine’s gift you’ve been looking for?

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

Roses are red, violets are blue, but neither will put a smile on your Star Wars-loving valentine’s face like one of these quirky Star Wars Valentines bouquets from our favorite geeky shop, Think Geek. Just imagine handing your beloved a bouquet that includes...

A 2016 photo calendar that will make you happy all year long

by Kate Etue | Life and Home

Considering how much I love photo wall decals, it’s no surprise that I’m digging these cool photo calendar decals from Pinhole Press that let you turn your favorite 2015 photos into a fabulous 2016 wall calendar, no hammer and nails required. This is such...

Best kids’ tablet in terms of security, function, parental controls, and value| Reader Q+A

by Jeana | Uncategorized

Hi Cool Mom Picks, I’m looking to purchase the best kids’ tablet for a 3-year-old, and maybe one for an 8-year-old. What do you suggest? – Reader, via Facebook.   Oh, to be a kid on Christmas morning opening up a brand new tablet to play with!...

14 cool custom photo gifts for everyone on your holiday list: 2015 Holiday Tech Guide

by Nicole Blades | Holiday Tech Gifts

Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together 14 really cool custom photo gifts for anyone on your list We’re talking sleek photo books, unique prints, amazing keepsakes, even a tasty photo treat or two — basically, more reasons...

The relentless pursuit of tech toy perfection

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

You know that same commercial they run every Christmas where someone rich gives someone else rich a Lexus wrapped in a big red bow? Well that’s about as likely to happen around here as Lexus retiring that ad (ha) but now there’s a more affordable...

16 really cool STEM toys and gifts for kids: 2015 Tech Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts

We love toys for kids that are educational too, which is why we’re so happy to share of these some favorite cool STEM toys and gifts for kids as the next installment in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series. And we’re extra happy to share this guide on behalf...