Scanning right from your smartphone: Easier than ever.

by Jeana | Uncategorized

Now that we’re well into back-to-school mode, the onslaught of paperwork has already started. Between getting-to-know you artwork, getting-to-know you class lists and getting-to-know you teacher handouts, I’m pretending I don’t see the four-inch-high...

A foot hammock. You know, for feet.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I just watched an episode of MadMen (I know, I’m super behind) in which Don scolds Peggy for lying back in her chair with her feet up on the desk. And I thought…oops. Because seriously, I always sit that way. I have to have my feet up on something when...

The first of the Apple Watch accessories is here, with the DODOcase Apple Watch charging stand.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

No sooner is the Apple Watch announced, that new Apple Watch accessories are starting to roll in. Starting with the handsome Apple Watch charging stand  from our friends at DODOcase.  In fact it’s so beautiful, it kind of makes me want the watch even more. Like...

New HP Instant Ink replacement service saves you up to 50% on ink. Plus the hassle of running out of ink when you need it most.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

This is a sponsored message from HP Even though so many of us try to go paperless when we can these days, with online party invitations, printables, mobile boarding passes, and homework, we still requires paper. Lots of paper. And that means lots of ink too. Which...

Gmail auto-advance: The best time-saving feature of Gmail, ever

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks

As someone who gets literally hundreds and hundreds of emails a day (note to everyone I know: sorry I haven’t gotten back to you yet), I have been going absolutely nuts figuring out if there was some sort of Gmail shortcut to allow me to simply delete the...

9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

As fans of the planet–and yeah, humanity in general–we’re always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we’ve all discovered over the years, it doesn’t have to be about massive life...

A charging station that keeps you organized and actually, kind of happy

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

As we start thinking back to school time we’ve got desk organization on our brains. It’s like my annual New Year’s tech resolution, although I always seem to make it (again) in late summer. Now that my kids are getting to the age where they’ve...

iPhone stands that rescue dinosaur toys from extinction

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

And the award for best use of half a used plastic toy goes to…the dinosaur iPhone stand! Not that there was a ton of competition, mind you, but how can you not totally love these upcycled toys-turned-gadget stands? From the look of it, the premise is pretty...

Is it safe to use a keyboard cover on a computer?

by Christina Refford | Tips and Tricks

I have used a funky purple keyboard cover (specifically, one of these iSkin covers) for the past few years but was recently told by the technician at the Apple Genius Bar that it’s not always safe to use a keyboard cover on a computer. In fact,  I was going to...

A wooden charging dock to fit any phone or tablet – even one that’s not even out yet.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Update: It seems a future proof charging dock wasn’t future proof after all; now you can check out the Dual Charging Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch if you like the look of DODOCase.    So we’re already fans of DODOCase (the mere mention gets Delilah...