Do you know how much time your kids are spending on the family tablet? Or their phones? And is your teen really working on homework on the computer? Or sneaking time on the Xbox when you're away? As much as we hope our kids are trustworthy with their time and choices on tech ...read more
Shoving a thermometer in a squirming toddler's ear is no fun. For anyone. But it's especially (and also literally) painful when your little one has an ear infection. Poor little muffins. But taking a babe's temperature just got a little simpler (and a whole lot cuter) with the ...read more
The Convenient Care Now healthcare app is currently available in New Jersey. Users outside of that area will not have the same experience. Have you ever needed to see a medical provider but not wanted to venture outside your home to do so? Perhaps you think you sprained your ...read more
How have your kids transitioned back to school? How have you? The early morning wake-ups, the suddenly-filled afternoons, the busyness of balancing homework and sports and activities - getting back to school can be hard on the whole family. Today, we're sharing five apps that can ...read more
It's the weekend! Time to pop open a bottle of wine and celebrate another week completed. Before you open up a bottle, here are three ways to make sure your wine tastes juuuuuuuust right.Are you ready? Here are three easy steps to ensure that whatever bottle you open tonight, ...read more
Does this sound familiar: You're out running errands or picking up a child from a playdate or afterschool practice and you drive by it - that store that you need that thing from! Except...you can't remember exactly what that thing was. Or you remember one of the items, but not ...read more
Are you ready for Jonas? We of course are talking about the big winter storm set to hit the northeast - not these Jonases. Officials are recommending you get prepared for the big storm, so in addition to the essentials you've hopefully already picked up (diapers, wipes, wine, ...read more
Is it just me or does the new year seem to hit so fast and so furious? It seems like we went straight from the dreamy magic of the holidays into a full on whirlwind no? At least that's what's been going on in my house. From ballet to baseball and everything in between, mama's ...read more
We have smart phones. Our kids have smart toys. Why not have a smart home too. Technology is ever changing to benefit our needs and wants, and what we want is to keep our families and homes safe; Iris offers this security. Iris is a completely customizable smart home system by ...read more
What do your kids think about math? Perhaps more importantly, what do YOU think about the subject? Some studies have shown that a parent's view of math ("I'm so bad at math! "Oh I hated math in school...") can inadvertently rub off on your child, impacting their view of the ...read more
Let's be honest: motherhood can be stressful. Between too little sleep and and too much caffeine, littles who want to be in constant physical contact with you, and bigs that are learning the art of the eye roll, being a mom can tough. How do you cope? When I'm feeling a bit ...read more
August is National Breastfeeding Month and we've got some exciting things lined up to share for all the breastfeeding mamas throughout this month. Every Friday in August, we'll be sharing some great breastfeeding finds in our new mini series Breastfeeding Friday. At the end of ...read more
It's not often that Google invites you and your family to an exclusive event in New York City. So when they do, you don't ask questions... you just pack a diaper bag and GO! And so, a few days ago, my almost three-year-old son and my kid-at-heart older brother ("Uncle Brad") ...read more
As a busy mom I heavily rely on apps when I'm on the go to keep my schedule, shopping lists, and tasks together. I always find that just when I thought I knew of and was using the best apps on the market, there are always new ones hitting virtual stores prepared to wow me over ...read more
The New Year is a great time to consolidate your apps to kick off a prosperous 2015. Whether it is for improving health, managing money, promoting growth or maintaining safety, here are some of our favorite apps to have in 2015:HEALTHNudge, the leading health app, syncs with the ...read more
We are so excited about the latest app from StoryToys and Sesame Workshop with the release of Elmo Loves You!, a 3D pop-up storybook app, which encourages literacy and helps teach children about love and friendship. The app, which marks the first collaboration between Sesame ...read more
Our days are ruled by tasks. Deadlines for work, projects for the kids, and tasks for the home. To help us keep track of these many balls in our court, we have been loving Any.do, an organizational app that can coordinate tasks in real-time, handle group work projects in the ...read more
I want to share a new health resource called LiveHealth Online!This tool couldn't come at a better time. Moms are just now getting back into the grove of back to school and now we're facing the threat of flu. That's right, it's not just school it's also "back-to-flu" season this ...read more
With modern technology, it can be overwhelming by how much our kids use it and even more confusing on how to monitor what services and apps they are connected to. Luckily, there are many mobile apps that can offer peace of mind so your kids can enjoy technology while you keep a ...read more
Of course, you meant to plan ahead. Had every intention of getting a gift last weekend. But here it is, two days before Father's Day and you're empty-handed. Never fever! Amazon's two-day shipping (free if you sign up for a trial of Amazon Prime) will get you some of the most ...read more
Google Helpouts. Have you heard of them? This isn't just a Google Hangout you do with your friends or colleagues. This is a HELPout that provides a one-on-one video chat to hundreds of experts on hundreds of topics, all over the world, at all hours of the day, right onto your ...read more
During my trip to Seattle, I loved learning all about all of the tech finds (check out part one here) http://www.momtrends.com/2014/05/favorite-tech-finds-from-microsoft/. The trip also included being outside where I was immersed with this city's beautiful and natural findings. ...read more
There is no denying that apps are a part of our modern lives. While we use them (in doses) we are always on the hunt for apps that are educational, trendy and interesting. Here are a few that caught our eye this month.For Beauty: Stylish mamas will love the new app StyleSeat. ...read more
Celebrities - they are just like us. Well, that is not always the case but there are instances where they make products (along with a dedicated team) that really catches our eye. Here are a few of our recent favorites. 1. Our favorite flower child and mom, Drew Barrymore ...read more