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Rainbow poop emoji battery charger from WattzUp on Cool Mom Tech

Charge your smart phone with poop. Emoji, that is.

I've seen a whole lot of portable battery chargers , but this rainbow poop emoji one from WattzUp is definitely a first. I can already hear my tween daughter squealing. These hilarious emoji portable battery chargers work with most smart…

Sago Mini Planes review: A new, fun app for preschoolersBest Apps

Up, up and away with the Sago Mini Planes app

Lately, my preschooler is all about airplanes, but even if your kids aren't as obsessed as mine, I bet they'll still love the Sago Mini Planes app. Similar to Sago Mini Friends app (which we've featured here on Cool Mom Tech), the Sago M…

The Cloak Bag keeps your camera safe from the elementsPhotography

Never miss a shot with the Cloak Bag

I actually stopped carrying my DSLR with me because by the time I could get it out of my bag, I had missed the photo of my kids I was trying to get. And walking around with the camera out in my hands? Not really the safest option. That's…

Plan an amazing vacation, and access your info even without wifi, with the free Google Trips app.Best Apps

Google Trips app: Our cool free app of the week

My family will be taking a trip to Seoul, South Korea, in the next couple months, and I'm a little overwhelmed trying to plan our itinerary. Pinterest is somewhat helpful, but there's a lot of link bait to wade through. That's why I was …

Book your table and pay your bill, all with the free Reserve app.Best Apps

Reserve app: Our cool free app of the week

If you've ever sat at a table in a restaurant for 15 minutes (sometimes longer) with fussy, restless kids, waiting for your server to bring your check so you can leave, then you should download the Reserve app ( iOS and Android ) right n…

The Sunscreenr UV light camera could help prevent sunburn and skin cancerPhotography

How to prevent sunburn? Meet Sunscreenr.

As vigilant as I am about applying (and reapplying) sunscreen on my kids and myself, it's inevitable that I missed a spot -- usually on myself -- and I'm left with a sunburn patch. But this new gadget could totally change that, and help …

Rome2rio free app of the week for iOS and AndroidBest Apps

Rome2rio travel app: Our cool free app of the week

We just returned from a family vacation to Italy, and boy do I wish I had discovered the Rome2rio app before our trip. It could have saved us countless moments trying to decide the best way to get around the various sites with three kids…

The coolest Star Wars luggage for geeky travelersTravel

These are the droid suitcases you're looking for

Let's just say that on our recent vacation, I had absolutely no trouble finding my son's suitcase at baggage claim because it's pretty hard to miss R2D2. Whether your kids are Star Wars fans or it's you who is obsessed, you'll want to ch…

Free app of the week: Spot Hero parking reservation app for iOS and AndroidBest Apps

SpotHero: Our cool free app of the week

Summertime is the perfect time for the kids and I to explore nearby Boston--hey, we need to do that Freedom Trail someday, right?--but, oy, do I hate driving around looking for parking. So, when a well-traveled friend told me that she'd …