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I'm hoping at least one of my kids will choose one of these amazing geeky Halloween costume ideas -- which is to say that no, my kids still haven't made up their minds about their Halloween costumes this year. Hello, kids! Time for a dec…

I've actively spent the week looking for simple photos and items to share that make me happy. After a tough week, I'm sure a lot of us could use more smiles in our day, and one standout to me is the brand new BRIGHT IDEA Lamp from French…

We've featured a couple of cool tassel chargers here on Cool Mom Tech because they're stylish and a pretty handy way to ensure you've always get a charging cable at your fingertips. But, if you're feeling crafty, you can actually make yo…

Every parent knows that babies just love to chew on all the things that probably shouldn't be chewing on. And always the expensive, important stuff. The keys. The phone. The video game remote. And so, over the years, clever handmade arti…

Today we're wishing all our favorite techie parents a very happy Valentine's day with the help of some Jetson's lyrics, and a collection of super cool handmade punk felt heart robots courtesy of Utah crafter, Ginny Penny who makes what s…

For our final installment of our 2015 Tech Gift Guide, we've got lots and lots of cool tech gifts for men and women under $25. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, we're not talking about stocking stuffers, folks. These are awesome gift…

Since we first featured the wooden iPhone baby teethers at 3Princesses Store on Etsy a few years ago (has it really been that long?), they've added a whole slew of cool geeky baby gifts that just so happen to be super affordable too. As …

I'm officially an emoji convert which means I text them, I tweet them (gasp!), and soon thanks to these awesome custom emoji sneakers , I might even be wearing them on my feet. Yes, I've added these to my wish list and it's like I don't …

At first glance, the gorgeous handmade Avakai dolls look like heirloom dolls my kids would love to play with all on their own But hidden inside these matryoshka-inspired Waldorf dolls is some very cool tech that will spark creative play …

We've been fans of the cord taco ever since we first discovered it awhile back, but they've cleverly whipped them up in gorgeous metallic leather (hello!) and packaged them in Mother's Day bundles for the tech-loving mom. And we're all o…

I was definitely fascinated by the smart home trend at CES back in January, and particularly the smart light bulbs . Though they do seem more like a fun special effect rather than a necessity for your home. But after playing around the t…

When I read "Designed and made by perfectionists" at FeelFeltLt , I knew I had landed at the right Etsy shop. And when I perused through their selection of wool gadget covers, I knew they weren't just tooting their own horn. Each gorgeou…

This certainly seems to be shaping up to be the week for emoji. First, Apple announces the new diverse emoji coming out soon, and now we're seeing emoji gifts popping up all over the place. I get it -- sometimes that yellow cartoon face …

I feel like everyone around me has the new iPhone 6, while I'm stuck using my little iPhone 5S. Man, it seems so small! If you're like what seems like all of my friends and are sporting a fancy new phone (lucky you!), here are some cool …

Oh my geeky friends, not just any old holiday card will do, especially if you're taking the time to write it, stamp it, and send it in the actual mail, which is why I had to share these 3 geeky holiday cards I found that gave me a much-n…

I hate to admit it but with the automatic addition of the emoji keyboard with the iOS8 upgrade , I have finally given in to the emoticon and emoji bandwagon. With some limits of course. Of course Emoticandy , as far as I'm concerned, get…

So if we were playing word association and I said cool geek accessories you might give me a weird look because that sounds like an oxymoron. Lucky us, it's not anymore. Because now you can respond with, Shadowplaynyc scarves, duh. There'…

I always find great new makers and brands among the Martha Stewart American Made finalists , but they tend to be more about handmade home decor, accessories, stationery--pretty much anything other than technology. So I was really happy t…

If like me, your desk is starting to become a tangle of devices and cords and accessories, you'll get the genius of the iSkelter SlatePro Personal Tech Desk right away. Especially now that it's on sale. Handmade in Arizona from premium b…

There's nothing more special than a handmade baby gift, and thanks to Etsy and pop culture, crochet patterns have come a long way from whatever traditional baby blankets we received as babies ourselves. Check out these 14 absolutely supe…

We've featured tons of no-tangle earbuds and cool organizers to help fix tangled headphones here on Cool Mom Tech. Even a cord taco which was a new one for us. but I've never ever seen earbud sweaters . Until now. I had to chuckle when I…

We're always thrilled to find American-made tech products, many of which we've stocked in our Cool Mom Picks indie shop at Great.ly . In honor of Labor Day, we've rounded-up some of our favorites, whether you're looking to add a little s…

From what we're hearing from our readers, more of your kids are heading back to school with gadgets in hand. While we'd always recommend a case like an Otterbox for pure protection, my kids also have my old iPhone hanging around the hous…

I am one of those people who runs to my closet, dragging out every single piece of linen the second Memorial Day hits. Then when labor day comes, I don't exactly stash it all in the back of the closet, but keep wearing it and hoping the …