Cool Mom Team

I'm feeling the American Express love today, in part because of their commitment to Small Business Saturday --and their commitment to giving me a free $25 today when I shop. But it turns out they've also launched a program that can get y…

We can't help it, we're obsessed with Pinterest! Come join us , and check out these five pins that you won't want to miss. 1. No pockets, no problem, with this cool accessory ! 2. What's red, plays music, and looks like you grabbed it ou…

Even though I cook our Thanksgiving turkey every year, I still find myself checking it way too many times to see if it's actually done. Yes, if there is such a thing as turkey paranoia, I have it. But technology to the rescue! with a cou…

Yesterday on Cool Mom Picks, we featured the very cool eBay Holiday Collective , which has a ton of limited edition holiday gifts from hot designers at very nice prices. So of course I was forced (forced!) to click over. You know...for w…

I am not the only person who has wished that there were mini LoJaks to put on pretty much everything I own--mainly 5 minutes after I'm supposed to be somewhere and still can't find my cell phone or my sunglasses. So when I saw this brill…

With the holidays coming up and tech on so many people's lists, I love seeing the number of high-end designers who have really taken the plunge into tech accessories over the last few years. When you carry your phone around more than eve…

If you still feel the need to let your Ojai/Big Sur hippie flag fly, despite your love for 21st century technology, this is the perfect iPhone case for you. The vintage VW bus iPhone case is cracking me up. Photographer Rob Dickinson tur…

There's no shortage of cool desktop phone docks out there, as you probably know by now. From really clever iPhone docks to really cute iPhone docks whatever your tastes, there's a dock to match. But I'm really loving this iPhone dock whi…

Right now I'm staring at piles of papers and receipts that have no business being on my desk, especially since there are so many cool tech gadgets out there that will get me paper-free in a snap. So I've decided that before the holiday r…

Even just a few years ago, sound systems and speakers were not only gigantic but they were all in basic black--maybe silver if you were really fancy. Thankfully, audio systems have gotten smaller, sleeker, and now they're available in pr…

One of the reasons why we keep our Netflix subscription is because of their fairly healthy selection of kids' television shows and movies. But now after seeing this new feature from Hulu Plus , I'm pretty excited to have more options. An…

Between my penchant for dropping things and four kids at my heels, there's no way I'd walk around without a case protecting my iPhone 5 . But the back is just so pretty it sort of pains me not to be able to show it off. So I looked for a…

Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week Tom Colicchio shares his favorite. My favorite app is the Guitar Tool Kit. I have a ton of apps for playing guitar but this is the b…

I love how technology has made it easier than ever to support worthy causes that need our help, and as a military spouse, our country's troops and their families are certainly at the top of my list, especially today on Veterans Day. Here…

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us , then take a peek at the five coolest Pinterest pins from this week that you won't want to miss. 1. A must-have safety resource for any parent with kids on Facebook . 2. Smart tips on how to …

I've seen and own a bunch of amazing wireless speakers . However, most of them require some sort of battery or plug to work. That's not the case with my most recent find that uses basic physics to amplify the sounds coming from your iPho…

What is the best printing app for iPad 2? -Danielle Though my kids look at the iPad as one big play surface, I've found that I can get some real work done on it, especially now that I've added an iPad keyboard/stand which turns my tablet…

It was kind of fun to log onto Pinterest today and see a message about the new secret boards. In case you haven't checked it out, we've got the scoop plus some fun ideas on what to do with yours. Because unfortunately, they're not unlimi…

My five year old has spent the half hour or so playing around with a new free kids drawing app called Kid Van Gogh, and I'll do the best job I can explaining it, considering I can't get my iPhone out of her hands. What seems to different…

Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Angela Kinsey shares her favorite. I am not a very tech savvy gal so I don't have a lot of apps on my phone. I would rather read a …

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A recent trip to Copenhagen renewed my love for all things Marimekko. And now that I see they've got iPhone cases on pre-order...yep. More love. There are six Marimekko iPhone cases for the 4/4S to choose from, each made out of a tough p…

We are so inspired by the photos of the NYC Marathon runners who instead devoted their days to helping the Sandy relief efforts. Runners are a group with amazing heart and community spirit, and never more so than today. Here, some of the…

I love how IKEA is really branching out into the world of tech with their cool interactive catalog as well as an IKEA YouTube channel to help you assemble your SKITFCT. Heh. Well, now they're launching a new limited edition gadget that c…