Web coolness: A breastfeeding emoji, women we want to see at cons, and virtual pets are here!
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. We are very excited about this new emoji. [Photo: lot801 on Instagram] Here’s a new favorite online shopping destination with same-day delivery. Shots fired:...
9 creative kid portrait ideas that make genius Father’s Day gifts. Just add a frame!
If you missed the boat on photo gifts for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day…no, wait! You didn’t! We all live in the land of the smartphone cam, after all, and if you’ve got a camera — especially that dandy iPhone 7S — and a place...
Gadget guy, photographer, music lover or podcast buff, we’ve got Father’s Day tech gifts for every kind of dad
We love excuses to shop for cool new tech, and we love excuses to shop for the cool dads in our lives. Put them together…and we’ve got some really creative, fun ideas for cool tech gifts for Father’s Day. Whether he’s a traveler, an adventurer,...
A free photo effects app that turns ordinary shots into works of art
As someone who is definitely not a pro photographer, I’m all about the photo apps that help make my snapshots…let’s say, a little more artful. That’s why the Prisma photo effects app (iOS and yes, Android) is my latest photo filter app...
How to take better Instagram photos of kids
So, you’ve seen all the cool photos that parents are sharing of their kids on Instagram and you’re wondering how to take better Instagram photos of kids. Well, you don’t need to be a pro-photog to snap fantastic photos of your own kids. You just need...
Pixlplay turns any smart phone into a cool camera for kids
If your kids are like mine, they’re obsessed with taking pictures, and well, your phone is a better camera option than your DSLR. Except, it’s still a pretty expensive piece of tech. So, when I heard about the Kickstarter campaign for the new Pixlplay...
Hypocam app: A cool camera app for black and white photo lovers
For super cool black and white photos beyond the couple of Instagram filters you get, take a peek at the free Hypocam app (iOS and Android) that we’re loving. Related: 5 terrific pro photography tips beyond selfies Related: The new Camera+ 6: the best iOS...
15 custom photo gifts to make your friends and family swoon | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
We love finding cool custom photo gift, because hello, we’re moms! We’re sentimental like that. But also, they make great gifts because they demonstrate that some real thought and love went into creating it, even if it doesn’t cost a fortune. Next up...
Joy gets your photos and video off your phone and onto an interactive digital album
If you’re a photo hoarder like me, but never actually get your photos off your phone or tablet for anyone to see, I bet you’ll be as intrigued as I was by this new interactive photo album called Joy. The Joy Album is a gorgeous digital gadget that allows...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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