Greensleeves. Literally. But they’re not actually green.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Since I just toss my laptop into my bag for on-the-go work sessions, a laptop sleeve is an absolute must. And I’ve got my eye on these stylish ones that just so happen to be eco-friendly too–right in time for Earth Day. The GreenSmart Akepa laptop...

Earth Day is coming up – 3 ways to power your gadgets a little greener

by Jeana | Uncategorized

I’m so loving the concept behind the SecondWind battery charger that Liz covered a couple weeks ago. We are massive consumers of batteries at our house and I feel the same way Liz does each time one gets disposed of.  With Earth Day just around the corner,...

Finally a way to recharge those regular old batteries.

by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness

Every time I throw out a used battery, I feel a little pang of eco-guilt. But the investment in rechargable batteries for every remote, ever gadget, every kids’ toy that beeps and boops in our home would be pretty big. So I am absolutely fascinated by this...

A tech company saving wildlife? We’ll buy that.

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment

If you read Eva’s Lorax movie review on Cool Mom Picks, you’ll know she loved (we’re talking loooved) it. We know the reviews have been mixed among adults, but one of the things I hope that everyone can appreciate are the number of environmental...

Piquing Our Geek: Belkin WeMo

by Cool Mom Team | Life and Home

Given the amazing power of technology, it was only a matter of time before we’d be able to control our lights, our thermostat, even our garage door from smart gadgets. Well, thanks to Belkin, that time is right now. Or, very very soon. Their WeMo Home Automation...

Piquing Our Geek: Nest Learning Thermostat

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

I do my best to turn off light switches and turn down our thermostat, especially on our other floors at night and when we’re out of the house. But that’s only when I remember. Which, as a busy mom, is not as often as it should be. That’s why I was...

One mom’s trash is another mom’s Treshr

by Jeana | Websites We Love

There have been times I’ve driven through my town on trash day and have been stupefied at the things that people are willing to just throw away–cribs, baby toys, bicycles. I understand that not every person has the time or the energy to try and sell these...

The Joos Orange Portable solar charger: Not just for Al Gore

by Beth | Uncategorized

After we proudly figured out how to compost scraps from our kitchen without decorating the room with fruit flies, I’ve been looking for other ways to get more eco-friendly. And as a true tech mama, it seems that decreasing my family’s dependence on the...

Wood you put this on your iPhone?

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

As much as I love all my iPhone cases, I sometimes feel like I’m stockpiling a load of plastic. And while they definitely serve their function, I’m always interested in more eco-friendly alternatives, like these wooden cases. The gorgeous Vers cases are...

Change your life (or the world) one small challenge at a time

by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love

I do what I can to give back and support the causes that are dear to my heart, but with four kids and a busy schedule, I feel limited in how much I can commit. However since discovering this amazing new site, I can take on simple daily challenges that are small steps...