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If you're looking to cut down your grocery bill (who isn't?), clipping coupons and checking the grocery store circular are smart ways to make it happen. But these days, you can do so much of that online, right from your smart phone, than…

Whether your kids are with a full-time nanny or you just use a babysitter (or grandparent) for an occasional date night, creating a social media policy is an important consideration. It could be a formal written contract, or just a short…

It's no surprise that Amazon has jumped on the STEM for kids bandwagon given its popularity as of late (and hey, hooray for that). Back in 2015, they launched their STEM toys and games shop , and now, they've got STEM Club , a gift subsc…

As much as we love the Internet, and the helpful information it makes available to us, there are definitely some downsides, like the Family Tree Now site which aggregates all your personal info, including addresses, relatives, possible a…

If you've been wanting to try meal planning but feel a little overwhelmed, these 4 meal planning apps could really help take the stress out of getting started. Sure, there are lots of meal planning websites , but we've found that using a…

There are only a few speeches in history as iconic and as widely quoted as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech , but how many of us have actually listened to the whole thing? So today, to honor Dr. King and his powerful …

Online privacy is becoming harder and harder to wrangle. Remember Spokeo ? Well, recently there's been a ton of buzz about a newish site called Family Tree Now . It's been around for a couple years, but within the last 24 hours I have he…

This year at CES 2017, family and baby tech each had its own summit (wow!) and bevy of exhibitors sharing some of the hottest new gadgets for parents. Seriously, where were all these incredible gadgets when my kids were babies? While the…

We share a lot about Internet privacy and talking to kids about web safety here on Cool Mom Tech, because we're parents too, and let's just say parenting in the digital age is no easy feat. Sometimes, it can be downright scary. That's wh…

We saw a ton of new smart home products launch last year, with offerings from Nest , WeMo , smart doorbells and much more. But wow, after walking the floors at the CES conference last week, it's clear that 2017 will bring even more integ…

You might have heard about the little girl who used the Amazon Echo to buy herself a dollhouse and some cookies . Then just yesterday, a friend of ours discovered that her two-year old simply told Alexa "my friend cake" and a couple of d…

I reached into my bag the other day and pulled out a gigantic knot comprised of my computer charging, my earbuds, and my lightning cable. If this sounds even vaguely familiar, here are 3 tech organizers, in 3 different price ranges, that…

As a divorced parent, I've definitely found that tech can help make life a whole lot easier. Not only when it comes to communication, but even more, the transition between homes much smoother for your kids. And considering for me, it's a…

You're probably familiar with the emergency call feature on the iPhone , which you might have seen if you temporarily forgot your passcode or had a child attempt to do it incorrectly multiple times. But you might not know that you can ad…

If you're upgrading your family (or yourself) in the gadget department this holiday season, here are several services that can help you sell or recycle your old gadgets, beyond wrapping them up for your kids that is. Which hey, isn't suc…

We love sending out paper holiday cards and getting them in the mail. We really do! But these days, you can send gorgeous digital cards that look as fabulous as your paper cards, and save yourself a whole lot of time and money. Here, 3 w…

This is a sponsored message from KidGuard Even the most vigilant parents can have a hard time keeping track of their child's online activity, which is why so many are looking to KidGuard for help to ensure they're safe and making good di…

As much as I was careful to sterilize my kids' bottles and pacifiers, there are so many other things that are covered with germs that we rarely remember to clean. That's where Ellie could really save the day, and maybe even keep your fam…

This is a sponsored message from Allstate. With the holiday season here and to-do lists getting longer, everyone's time is a precious commodity right now. That's where the new, free QuickTrip app from Allstate comes in. It helps you plan…

This is a sponsored message from DISH HopperGO Ever wish you could take all of your favorite shows on the go, without having to download them all to your mobile device? And watch them without the worry that you won't have access to WiFi?…

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 ther…

As a mom of a tween who blasts music through her earbuds on a daily basis, you can bet a new article about earbuds and hearing loss caught my eye. Reportedly, there's been a 30% increase in hearing loss in adolescents (one out of every f…

We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you're anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, cas…

Don't you hate when a sitter cancels last-minute on a much-needed date night, or when you can't find one for that important parent meeting at school (the night when everyone else in your social network also needs a sitter)? I've seen fri…