A DIY Kindle cover for the crafty

A DIY Kindle cover for the crafty

I stumbled upon this lovely tutorial for a DIY Kindle cover, and I thought, what a smart idea! If you have the chops, and the materials, that could be a really fun project, or a great way to add a personal touch to a tech gift. At the Carolyn’s Homework blog,...
5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

Even though I’m not cooking the turkey this year (hooray, hallelujah, amen!), I’m preparing a few side dishes and desserts. And because I’m not necessarily known for my kitchen skills, you can bet I’m going to be relying heavily on my smart...
Angry Pumpkins!

Angry Pumpkins!

Want to have the coolest pumpkins on the block? We think we’ve got you covered this year. Grab this free Angry Birds printable pumpkin templates courtesy of Brenda Ponnay at Alpha Mom, and just trace them onto your pumpkins to create a whole flock including the...
New Facebook Features FAQ. Reader Q+A

New Facebook Features FAQ. Reader Q+A

Well one thing is clear about the new changes on Facebook–none of it is clear! At least according to our community, who bombarded us with questions on our Facebook page and our Cool Mom Picks Twitter account his past week, at our request. In fact, there are so...
How You’re Using it – Google Docs

How You’re Using it – Google Docs

Since purchasing my MacBook Pro late last year, I became addicted to the convenience and functionality of Google Docs. Turns out, I’m not the only one. When we asked our readers and Twitter followers how you are using Google Docs, the answers were so varied, it...