A cool gadget that’s good for your laptop. And you, too.

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

Part of getting my kids ready for back to school is creating a quiet, organized homework space for them. This year, I’ve decided to give myself a little home workspace makeover, too. First up, these cool laptop stands from Grovemade, a cool small business that...

This little light of mine

by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home

I’ve actively spent the week looking for simple photos and items to share that make me happy. After a tough week, I’m sure a lot of us could use more smiles in our day, and one standout to me is the brand new BRIGHT IDEA Lamp from French graphic...

Digitize your notes and sketches with new Moleskine Smart Writing Set. No photos or scans required.

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps

I never leave home without my Moleskine notebook, but I tend to snap a photo or type from it into my email or a document to transfer things over. Well, not anymore thanks to their new Smart Writing Set that lets you digitize all your notes and drawings with a very...

The 15 minute trick: A smart, easy way to spring clean and organize your home office

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

With warmer climes finally here and April right around the corner, it’s time for my annual spring cleaning to begin. At the top of my list is my home office area. If you’ve got piles of papers and cords everywhere like me, then I’ve got a helpful...

An eco-friendly printer with ink cartridges that don’t need changing every minute? Whoa.

by Jeana | Uncategorized

There’s a pop-up on my computer that alerts me when the ink on my home printer is running low. And every time the little window appears, I think, wait, didn’t I just put new cartridges in the printer? It’s definitely an annoyance and a huge expense....

The Bluetooth label maker that lets you create and print straight from your phone. Type-A heaven!

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

The geek in me is coming out strong, you guys. I’m a little embarrassed about how excited I am about the new Epson LabelWorks LW600-P Bluetooth label maker which I recently got a chance to try out (thanks Epson!) and while “LW600-P” doesn’t...

7 of the best photo storage options for families with tons of pics on different devices: Reader Q + A

by Nicole Blades | Photography, Tips and Tricks

Hi Cool Mom Tech, Have you written about a tech solution that gathers photos from all the family computers and phones into one place for backup purposes?  – James We’ve been exactly where you are, James: looking at all the options and scratching our heads,...

8 simple, smart tips to help work-at-home parents crush productivity and get more done in less time.

by Nicole Blades | Tips and Tricks

There are two things folks typically say when you tell them that you work from home. The first is: You’re so lucky. You get to be in your pajamas all day and wake up whenever you want! Uh, sure. And the second is something along the lines of, I wouldn’t get anything...

Bevy makes it easy to share, store and simplify thousands of family photos

by Jeana | Uncategorized

I’m a photo hoarder. I have about 6,000 photos on my iPhone that date back years and years, partly due to nostalgia (tell me you don’t tear up when you look at pictures of your kids as newborns?), and partly because I’ve never found an easy and...

A side table that charges your phone. The future is here and we like it.

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

When Liz sent me a link to Furniqi, I sort of freaked out a little because a table that charges your phone is one of the smartest tech innovations I’ve seen in a long time (and trust me, I see a lot). And yes, while the name is a little tough to say...