Elmo want to take your kid’s temperature with this new smart thermometer!

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only mom who’s had a toddler run away and hide when I need to take their temperature. The struggle is real. That’s why I’m loving the new Elmo smart thermometer from Kinsa. Unlike the original Kinsa smart...

Like a Glove smart leggings: Can they really help you find the perfect pair of jeans?

by Kate Etue | Fashion + Accessories

For me, trying on jeans is about as dreaded as trying on swimsuits. There are so many brands with countless styles, cuts, and washes, it’s beyond overwhelming. So, when I saw the ads for Like a Glove smart leggings on Facebook, which promise to help you find a...

This gadget does what? 5 outrageously crazy new tech gadgets you never knew you needed. (And still don’t.)

by Jeana | Tech Toys

Most of the tech pitches I receive fall into a few categories: 1) Wow, that’s super cool 2) Hmm, possibly, I’ll take a closer look and 3) Eh, no thanks. But with the proliferation of crowdfunding campaigns and sheer numbers of tech products being developed...

The coolest selfie cases and flashes to make you look even more gorgeous, dahling

by Jeana | Uncategorized

I never really latched onto the selfie trend, probably because every time I try, I end up partly cut off, at a weird angle or the lighting is awful. But thanks to these five sefie cases and flashes designed just for improving the almighty selfie, I may have a shot of...

Qardio Base: the smart scale that actually makes dieting more successful

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

I have not owned a scale for about five years — partly because the master bathroom in my house is so minuscule there’s no room for one, and partly because I have no real interest in seeing what my weight is every day. There, I admitted it. That said,...

CINEMOOD brings family entertainment to your wall (or anywhere) in a really cool new way

by Jeana | Entertainment

I love family movie nights, especially on those rare occasions when it takes less than 15 minutes for the kids to agree on what we’re going to watch. So when I heard about a new wireless projector called CINEMOOD that lets you bring family movie night with you...

The Eve Room air quality sensor. Because knowing is half the battle.

by Kate Etue | Life and Home

I feel like I’m a pretty diligent parent who wants to know what’s going on in my house. I monitor my kids’ tech. I watch their after-school snacking. But one area that I don’t think to check much is the air quality in my home. It’s one of...

5 of the most glam, stylish wearable fitness trackers: perfect for spring or, you know, Mother’s Day (hint, hint)

by Nicole Blades | Fitness + Health, Mother's Day Gifts

It’s springtime! Bring on the warmer weather, chirping birds, flower blooms, lighter layers, and the fabulously stylish wearable fitness trackers that look more and more like cool jewels. Why should you be stepping into the sunny skies with some boring rubbery...

A new go-kart for kids you control with your phone. Whoa!

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

If your kids have a need for speed, and you have a need for keeping them safe, you have check out Actev Motors’ new Arrow Smart-Kart, one of the coolest ride-on toys I had the joy of seeing at NYC’s Toy Fair earlier this year. This high-end electric...

3 new high-tech video monitoring systems to keep your house safe, or just keep an eye on the kids

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

We are seeing more and more DIY home security options and video monitoring systems enter the market each year, which is great news for families. While of course the video and photo capture on these devices are a huge help to police if you do actually have a break-in,...