Julie Marsh

It's here, it's here! One of our favorite modern Christmas Eve traditions, the Google Santa Tracker. That's right, you'd better watch out and better not cry, because Santa is in the air and on his way. Check in right here on Cool Mom Tec…

You might think that we'd have all of our shopping finished, but even we keep running out of hours in the day. So we've gathered all the details on holiday shipping deadlines from a bunch of our favorite online retailers -- some techie, …

It's not often that we have good news for procrastinators, but if you haven't yet mailed your holiday cards, then today is your lucky day. Because we just discovered 20Stamps , an awesome iOS app that lets you design your own customized …

If last week's Hour of Code got your kids fired up to learn more about computer science, then we've got an awesome gift recommendation for you. Bitsbox is a cool free website where kids can learn and practice code, and now they've launch…

The men in my life don't always see smartphone cases the same way we do -- as accessories that can be updated with the season, or even just on a whim. But since we're all pretty equally impressed with the attractive designs of the i Phon…

Even though the temperature is falling, I'm still spending plenty of time outside, which is a lot more fun when I've got warm and cozy ears and an upbeat playlist to keep me company. So I'm eyeing this fun pleated tech headphones headban…

If you're planning to give a GoPro camera to your favorite daredevil this holiday season, we found just the accessory to go along with this awesome gift. These silicone GoPro cases from Photojojo can help keep your GoPro from slipping ou…

Our family Christmas tree is never going to be pictured in a design magazine, and that's not just because I let the kids do the decorating. I like to let my family's personality shine through our ornaments, which means all of those kid-c…

Tomorrow may be Cyber Monday, but it's also World AIDS Day . Which means it's an awesome opportunity to do some extra good when you shop, and at one of our favorite places too, the Apple store. All this week through December 7, Apple wil…

All three of my kids have a slight obsession with the weather. I'm sure some of their curiosity is due to the downright weird weather we often see here in Colorado, so it's no wonder my youngest is really enjoying the MarcoPolo Weather a…

I confess: I've always been super curious about how other people live. I'm the nosy one who tries to catch a glimpse through lit windows while walking or driving by, and I'm afraid my kids have inherited my curiosity. Thankfully the new …

I can keep amazing amounts of information in my poor, overtaxed brain, including practice schedules, appointment times, my wedding anniversary and my own kids' birthdays. But for anything beyond that, I need help. Fortunately EverMinder …

I've logged thousands of miles running and cycling, which is not only a good way to counteract my love for carbs, but also to evaluate how I can comfortably carry all the stuff I need while I'm out. I'm talking about my phone, my keys, m…

I'm super picky where it comes to educational math apps, and I rely on my kids' opinions . They'll try anything, but it takes an extra special app to hold their interest. Twelve a Dozen is one of those exceptional math apps for iPad that…

With all my kids very actively involved in sports (hello fellow swim moms!), I'm so glad to find a sports team management app like the RosterBot app and website , which I think is a great resource for coaches, managers, and team parents,…

I was once a struggling engineering student, so I have a special appreciation for the courage and creativity of kids who really want to know how stuff works and aren't afraid to jump in and figure it out. Now that one of my own kids is c…

We always love seeing what the cool dads of the world are up to, because not only are they pretty awesome at this whole child-rearing thing, they've got some great ideas about how to make the world a better place. In fact, that's the goa…

Bullying is an issue that's getting so much attention these days--and yet, it's still a big problem. While we're glad to see schools, parents, and kids tackling bullying head on, it can still be pretty scary for kids to report incidents,…

Confession: I'm a skate betty from way back, and I've never outgrown my fascination with skateboarding. (Okay, and with skaters too.) So I was totally stoked to check out the new Skater app , which launched this week on iOS. This brand n…

While it may still be pleasant and warm -- I'm currently wearing flip flops here in Denver myself -- winter will soon be on its way. Too many NYC residents live in buildings with inadequate heat, but Heat Seek NYC aims to help change tha…

Since the introduction of the Apple Watch last week, there's been rumblings about whether that gadget could replace fitness trackers like the FitBit Flex and Jawbone UP . But even though I've yet to get my hands on Apple's entry into the…

I love all the ways technology helps us do amazing stuff we never dreamed of before, like turning on the air conditioning while we're driving home from work, or buying shoes while we're sitting on the sofa at home. But I think it's even …

Scientific curiosity is what's lurking behind all those questions our kids start asking as toddlers. While we parents don't always have all the answers, fortunately there's a ton of cool science apps out there to help indulge that curios…

Math: The word alone strikes fear into the hearts of too many kids -- and frankly, too many parents. That's why we think it's so important to find the very best math apps for kids to share with our readers, so we can help our kids get a …