helpful websites

If you want to know how to check your voter registration, we're glad you asked! Because you might have heard there's a pretty big election coming up, not just for President, but for 33 US Senate seats, all 435 seats in the House of Repre…

For so many of us, the new year is about organization and fresh starts. That's why we tend to use January as an opportunity to cross off a few tech resolutions off our lists -- or at least get a head start on some of those to-do list ite…

If you're a fan of Paperless Post like we are, don't miss out on Paperless Flyers as a genius way to send out all your last-minute holiday invitations, school fundraisers, or to invite out-of-town family to the kids' end-of-year-recitals…

This week, a wonderfully human, poignant video from husband-wife team Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody went viral. Perhaps you've seen it? They used the platform to respond to a Princess Bride fan named Amanda Webb (@Alaska_Webb), a youn…

I love giving the gift of photos, videos, and heartfelt messages for Father's Day (or any special day, really), but they're not exactly the easiest things to give long distance to say, a grandpa. Do you attach a video to an email? Send a…

Just yesterday, Google launched their 2020 Election Google Trends page, which allows you to see exactly what the rest of the country is searching for these days. And as a parent, I bet civically-minded kids would love to learn more about…

If you're in need of a fun little project to help focus your energy in a positive, inspiring way, we're happy to recommend our dear friend Tracey Clark's Picture Home . It's a family-friendly, all-ages communal photo project with 31 days…

Both Liz and I got word this week that our kids will be out of school for the rest of the school year, which means we'll be doing this isolation schooling for another couple of months. Thankfully, resources like SchoolClosures.org have b…

Every so often, you probably see an Instagram name that pops up in wedding script, some gothic type, or even upside down, and if you've wondered how you change the font on your Instagram bio, it's so simple! There are apps you can downlo…

When we first discovered Daymaker , we fell instantly in love with the organization's use of tech to easily allow good samaritans -- as in, you and your kids -- to anonymously fulfill the holiday gift wish lists of kids in need . Now the…

Calling all homeschoolers, chemistry geeks, and STEM lovers ! You need to see this incredible free resource from TED-Ed. They've launched an interactive periodic table with a video and lesson for every single element. Whoa. Related: Cons…

One of my biggest new year's resolutions is to stay organized, and getting my meals planned is key. Because the hardest part of cooking for me -- other than the kids pulling on my shirt or asking me to help them put together their 1,487-…

We love finding wonderful ways that we can give back and help kids who need it most, especially during the holiday season, which is why we were happy to discover Daymaker . By connecting foster children with people like us via their gift…

My kids love writing and they love doing art, but sometimes they don't know what to do with that blank sheet of paper or the empty Procreate screen . (That's my manga-obsessed daughter's digital illustration iPad app of choice, by the wa…

Whatever the case may be, whether it's sick kids or new neighbors, giving meals goes a really long way. And, of course, tech helps. Seriously, how did our parents survive without it? Here, I'm sharing my 3 favorite go-to sites for coordi…

When Guy Raz, of NPR's TED Radio Hour and Wow in the World podcast fame, recommends a website for kids, you go, because, obvy. And no surprise, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online is a fantastic resource for parents that you migh…

We're coming up end-of-the-year gifts for teachers, grads, and coaches over the next month, plus Father's Day, which often means lots of group gifts. And as you might have experienced, chasing people down and keeping track of everyone's …

It seems like an April Fool's joke (and yes, I double checked the date on the post) but at long last, Google is taking moves to quash fake news with a new Fact Check feature in Google Search and Google News , worldwide. So basically, Goo…

If you've become more of a news junkie over the past year like I have, you've probably realized that your standard browser bookmark bar isn't necessarily your best best for saving articles you want to come back to. Let alone recipes you …

When a relative sent me a link to the office of the NY State Comptroller to see if I had unclaimed funds somewhere, I was shocked to see...I do! It's totally legit, and as easy as filling out a quick form verifying your identity and soci…

It's amazing to see just how quickly some fantastic app developers have created political apps to help more people get involved in the political process, connect to your elected representatives, and make a difference, one voter at a time…

We're getting a good laugh out of the Merriam-Webster Twitter account , and don't we all need a good laugh, lately? If you're not following them, you should. Also, may we suggest downloading the free Merriam-Webster dictionary app ? Sure…

I was so thrilled to discover this resource guide from the Library of Congress that's full of a variety of primary source materials that document the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations through our country's history. It's such a fantastic we…

If you're upgrading your family (or yourself) in the gadget department this holiday season, here are several services that can help you sell or recycle your old gadgets, beyond wrapping them up for your kids that is. Which hey, isn't suc…