Seat Guru makes traveling a little less stressful. (If such a thing is possible.)

by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love

Let’s be honest, air travel with kids is not the easiest. Between weather delays, checked baggage fees, and the fear that your toddler will kick the seat in front of you the entire time, I’d say it ranks on the anxiety meter somewhere around preschool...

4 cool Google tricks you might not know

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

I’m a card-carrying member of the Google frequent searchers club, whether it’s odd cold symptoms or Ryan Reynolds photos. (Heh.). But little did I know that Google can do a whole lot more than just random searches. Here are four cool Google tricks that can...

It just got 50% more affordable to drive responsibly.

by Jeana | Travel

Recently, I wrote about the Motorola Roadster, a great Bluetooth device that keeps you and your passengers safe while driving, and still lets you talk on the phone hands-free. Well now we found a way for you to grab it for 50% off. In honor of Safe Driving Month...

5 ways you’ll be wowed by technology at Universal Orlando

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment

My family and I were beyond thrilled to be invited to experience Universal Orlando for a week, and were nothing short of amazed at how cutting-edge technology is such an integral part of both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. It’s no surprise...

With Gogobot, travel plans get social. Or, more social?

by Jeana | Best Apps

When you’re traveling to a new location, there are obviously lots of websites that gather recommendations from the public. But you do kind of have to take it all with a grain of salt, when you don’t actually know who is insisting that Mama...

Power adapters for infinity (or Europe) and beyond

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

With a European vacation in my family’s not too distant future (yippee!) I’m realizing we have become a lot more gadget-reliant since the last time I spent a good chunk of time abroad. It’s no longer just my hair dryer that needs an occasional...

Motorola Roadster may put an end to texting and driving

by Jeana | Travel

There’s nothing that irks me more than seeing someone driving on the highway fumbling around with their phone trying to send a text message or look something up. It’s more than irking though, it’s dangerous. Hey, I’ve got kids in the car! Yes,...

Bing Travel takes (some of) the guesswork out of booking online

by Jeana | Websites We Love

There’s nothing more frustrating than checking out airline fares in the morning, then re-checking in the afternoon and seeing that the cost per ticket has gone up $50. Highway robbery! Doing a desperate search on all the major travel sites to find the original...

CinemaSeat turns your iPad into your car’s DVD player

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

I am always prepared when embarking on a road trip with my kids–and by road trip, I mean anything longer than an hour. That’s pretty much their threshold for patience before the “when are we gonna be thereeeeeeeeeee?” whines set in. Since our...

The Disney Dream Cruise 5 top tech features. (What, you were expecting animatronic presidents?)

by Beth | Entertainment

Last week, I was thrilled to join a few bloggers and a whole lot of media for the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream Cruise line from Orlando to the Bahamas. Why yes, I do love my job. Funny you should ask. While my son and I enjoyed outdoor games, swimming, beach...