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Cranes for Kids: Messages of hope for Japanese children from our own

We have all been riveted by the aftermath of the Japan earthquake and tsunami, and struggled with how to discuss it with our children. And yet, from the greatest of adversity, also comes the promise of hope. And there is nothing more touching than when that hope is...

AT&T and Verizon customers can call or text Japan for free

by Julie | Helpful Services

We’re continuing to keep a close eye on the news emerging from Japan in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, so we were touched to see this announcement from Verizon. Through April 10, Verizon wireless and residential customers can...

Helping Japan with 5 digits and $10

by Cool Mom Staff | Causes and General Do-Gooding

Surely like so many of you, we’ve been captivated and horrified by the horrific natural tragedies in Japan over the past two days. If you want to help, we love that the Red Cross has set up a simple way to donate through your cell phone. Just text REDCROSS to...

Making common good connections with craigconnects

by Julie | Websites Worth a Bookmark

If you haven’t already heard about the cool new project started by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, we’re super excited to be the ones who get to tell you about it. It’s called craigconnects, and it’s all about connecting fantastic non-profits...

Yes, Virginia, there is a tooth fairy. This app proves it.

by Jeana | Fun Apps for Kids

The tooth fairy should just set up a room in our house with all the visits she’s been making lately. My kindergartner wakes up in the morning after a lost tooth to whatever she’s left behind and the tooth fairy once again reigns supreme, at least until the...

Cool Mom Tech supports the people of Christchurch New Zealand

by Julie | Causes and General Do-Gooding

Of all the cool ways we use technology, one of the most significant has to be how tech helps us help others, even in an emergency half a world away. Right now, we can make a difference, however big or small, to the people of Christchurch New Zealand where a 6.3...

iPhone cases to love

by Cool Mom Staff | Cell Phone Accessories

iPhone cases are now nearly as plentiful as iPhone apps, so it’s not surprising that we’ve discovered some super new, super cool, super artful ones. What is surprising however is that they were all designed by children. And all those children are cancer...