Protect your iPad from the elements. Of cooking

by Jeana | Life and Home

There are many times when I rely on my iPad for recipes while cooking. But out of sheer concern that I’ll get bread crumbs or flour stuck in the crevices, I keep the device far away; usually on the kitchen table, while my prep area is on the other side of the...

3 reasons to finally get on board with Bluetooth

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

Confession: I have never been an earpiece kind of gal. I still snicker at those people who walk down the street looking like they’re talking to themselves. But ever since the announcement last week about the potential hazard of cell phone radiation, I figured...

Red Pop: Never ask “Did I get it?” ever again

by Cool Mom Team | Photography

There’s really not much I miss about using a real camera since exclusively switching to my iPhone 4. Well, except that decisive click of the button that lets you know that you’ve got the shot. So wouldn’t you know that someone has invented just the...

It just got 50% more affordable to drive responsibly.

by Jeana | Travel

Recently, I wrote about the Motorola Roadster, a great Bluetooth device that keeps you and your passengers safe while driving, and still lets you talk on the phone hands-free. Well now we found a way for you to grab it for 50% off. In honor of Safe Driving Month...

3 ways to calm your cell phone radiation fears

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I admit that when I read about World Health Organization report that cell phone use can possibly cause cancer, I got a little bit worried. Before you panic, it’s important to know that no adverse health effects have actually been established. And really,...

Custom iPhone cases for the eco-minded and the artsy-minded

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Last week, I spent a little time with Jaime Derringer, mom-to-be, and genius behind the uber-popular design blog Design Milk. When she pulled out her custom, handmade iPhone case, I couldn’t stop fawning over it. (Seriously. It was a little embarrassing.) Her...

3 ways to use your iPad with young children

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

iPad serves different functions for every member of my family. My traveling husband takes it with him to read books or watch movies, I use it to catch up on my blog reading and magazines, and my older kids use it for some of their homeschool lessons and to blow off...

The joy of giving. To your MacBook or iPad.

by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys

I didn’t know until recently that Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree is wrought with controversy. But me? Maybe I’m not quite cynical enough because I love it. I have always appreciated the notion that there’s something to be said for finding...

What did your iPad case used to be?

by Jeana | Uncategorized

If you have an iPad, you probably already feel pretty cool. What would make it even cooler is to protect that bad boy with one of these eco-friendly iPad cases. There are so many cool iPad cases on the market, but these are special because they’ve been upcycled,...

Give your phone a Bone

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Since first seeing the BONE portable iPhone amplifier, I am totally coveting one. Not only does it look terrific in all those pretty colors, but it makes perfect sense for those of us who know how pathetic it is having the kids shouting into the terrible iPhone...