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The free QuickTrip app saves you time planning your day, and who doesn’t need more time? | Sponsored Message

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 your day by...

The HopperGO lets you take all your favorite shows with you, no cords, wires, or Internet required | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Entertainment

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? Well, now you can,...

Google Flights makes booking travel so much easier. Maybe even cheaper, too.

by Jeana | Travel Apps

If you’re booking travel for the holidays, or even next year for spring break or summer vacation, you’ll want to check Google Flights for finding the best flight and rate, straight off the bat. What’s so great about Google Flights is the flexibility...

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

by Kristen Chase | Cell Phone Accessories

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 phones, as well as...

Google Trips app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Travel Apps

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 so pleased to...

A new contender for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds around

by Liz Gumbinner | Audio, Travel Essentials

Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight construction, and very decent...

Tile Slim means you’ll never lose your wallet again

by Kristen Chase | Random Coolness, Travel Essentials

The Tile smart tracker has been keeping us from losing our keys for years now, so color us excited about their newest product, Tile Slim, which is sized perfectly for wallets and other more streamlined items. Related: 5 outrageously cool tech gadgets you didn’t...

A booming new Bluetooth speaker that more of us can afford

by Liz Gumbinner | Audio, Travel Essentials

Honestly, I’m not a hard-core audiophile who geeks out over the minute details about speaker drivers and subwoofers, but I am still picky with my speakers as I’m sure a lot of you are. I can hear the difference between a good speaker and a crappy one when...

goTenna: The must-have gadget to stay connected when you’re camping

by Jeana | Travel Essentials

So, I know the goal of camping is to connect with nature and go off the grid, but sometimes you just need cell service, whether it’s to access Google Maps, use a cool app like SkyView or binge watch when the kids are finally asleep. It can also be a smart way to...

COWAROBOT: A robotic suitcase that lets you go hands-free. The future is here.

by Kristen Chase | Travel Essentials

When I imagined the future, I definitely saw little robots following us all around, perhaps sweeping up our crumbs and reminding us where we left our coffee. So, while the COWAROBOT doesn’t do those things, it does follow you around with your luggage, which is a...

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