Synkup: For anti-social socialites

by Pilar | Best Apps

Being social takes entirely too much effort since becoming a mom. I don’t have time for lengthy phone calls and emails with five different recipients using “reply all” too often. Then again, being social is one of the only ways us moms stay sane, so...

What is OnStar? A whole lot of awesomeness for your car, that’s what.

by Eva Glettner | Travel

OnStar and I are getting married. Our courtship was brief–a weekend trial period–but know I know he’s the one for me. If you’re not familiar, OnStar is a mobile concierge connected to your rear view mirror that serves as your copilot while you...

Ever nursed in a public restroom? Then you’ll want this app.

by Molly | Babies, Best Apps

If you’ve ever tried to hold a baby on your lap and change their diaper or breastfeed all from the oh-so inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unsanitary stall of a public bathroom, then this app is for you. Traveling with babies–or doing holiday shopping with...

6 tried + tested Black Friday apps to help you through the madness.

by Jeana | Best Apps

For the many of you who have made it a post-Thanksgiving tradition to do all your Christmas shopping on Black Friday thru Cyber Monday weekend, I salute you. I don’t even have enough energy after hosting Thanksgiving to pull one side of the wishbone, let alone...

5 cool apps to help with Thanksgiving

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

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...

Kids’ holiday wish lists go digital

by Molly | Websites We Love

The holiday list-making has hit full-force in this house. Yesterday my nine year-old handed me a list not only for the upcoming holidays but a second prioritized list for her birthday. My 7 year-old, who I insanely showed the copy button on our...

Chores as competitive sport. We love it!

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

I’ve tried my fair share of chore charts both low tech and high tech, and I’ve yet to find something that doesn’t involve me always having to remind them to get their jobs done! Well, since trying out this fabulous new app, my kids are the ones...

The Zazoo kids clock. A kinder, gentler alternative to “Go the F to Sleep”

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Now that we’ve turned back the clocks (we did, didn’t we?) there’s one more reason my kids will be waking up too early. And one more reason I’m glad to have come across a decent learning clock made for kids and their sleep-deprived...

Saving money on Gmail storage, one massive email at a time

by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love

While I continue to be terribly lame when it comes to managing my own inbox (it’s a frightening, frightening place, I tell you) I am so excited about this one little tool I just discovered that helps free up storage space in your Gmail account. Find Big Mail is...

I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

by Jeana | Best Apps

There are lots of products on the market right now that “secretly” monitor your kids, like GPS-tracking their cars or logging their keystrokes on the computer without their knowledge. If you prefer to have a more open and communicative relationship while...