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Amazon Solutions to Help Parents with Distance Learning
Amazon is leaning into the online content they provide families and the timing couldn't be better. More of us are tackling remote learning and trying to work from home. We need solutions that can get our kids safe content and keep them secure. To start, Amazon is doing a bit of ...read more
Best Amazon Devices to Give for Gifts
This month it's all about gifting smarter. To help prep for our annual gift guides, I popped into the Amazon Device preview in NYC. I got to play with all the latest technology from Amazon. Touching and testing helped me pick the best Amazon Devices to give for gifts this ...read more
Five Things To Know About EcoTank 2720 Printer
We're all in when it comes to ditching cartridges in favor of refillable ink tanks. Since Epson came out with the EcoTank in 2015, it's been a printing revolution in our house. I no longer find myself desperate for ink at 9pm on a school night when I have to print a permission ...read more
Where to find the cutest new phone cases
Back-to-school fashion extends to our accessories. At our house, the ladies love talking about style. When we prepped for back to school, new sneakers were a big deal. But they weren't the only accessories the girls cared about -- they both wanted new phone cases, too. I asked ...read more
Are you ready for a phone upgrade at a great price
I’m chief technology officer (CTO) in our house. This means managing a TON of mobile devices. As a mom, I’m looking for three things when I acquire tech: quality, service and price. I was excited when I was invited to the launch party for the new Nokia 4.2 phone -- it’s a phone ...read more
T-Mobile Tuesdays
Summertime and the livin' is easy, or so the song goes. For moms though, summer isn't always a break, our schedules are still busy. Mama's need a little summer fun too. Well, that's where T-Mobile comes in. Did you know that T-Mobile thanks customers with free stuff and a ...read more
Apps You Need to Get Through Jonas
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
How to Organize Your Cords and Chargers
How many of you added a few new tech devices to your family's collection this year? From the latest phones and tablets to music players, computers and video games, it might seem like your charging cords decided to get together and have quintuplets when you weren't looking. We ...read more
Blackberry PRIV Works for a Busy Life
How does the Blackberry PRIV work for a modern mom and her busy life? Perfectly. My phone is an extension of my life. As a blogger, I am connected to my community and my family through my phone. Having access to all my contacts and all my blogging tools on a mobile device has ...read more
YouthSpark Microsoft Empowers Kids
The future is looking bright. There is so much talent coming up the ranks. Thanks to Microsoft, I've been able to learn a lot about what's happening with our next generation. The company is making sure the talent pool will be deep for generations to come. All the programs fall ...read more
#ChampionsSummit Highlight Reel
You'll be hearing a great deal about Microsoft from me over the next few weeks. I spent a few days in Seattle enmeshed in all things Microsoft at a recent blogger summit. It was a little overwhelming and a lot inspiring. First, I can't help but talk about the employee culture ...read more
#NoWifi Solutions for Moms
The polar vortex isn't a joke. Ask any of the parents trying to work from home this winter as kids enjoy another snow day thanks to Juno or the other storms coming our way. Weird violent weather seems to be here to stay. As a working mom, I'm glad I have the flexibility of ...read more
New Tech Trends
There are so many cool new tech products on the market. From the latest in tablets for kids to amazing speakers, here are just a few of our favorites. Innotab 3: Kids will love the latest in tech trends from VTech with the new InnoTab® 3S Plus and InnoTab® 3 Plus. These 4th ...read more
Cool Tech for Kids: Fuhu Nabi DreamTab
There are so many interesting tech products out their for our kids. We take technology in stride and are weary of too much tech. However, there are some innovative tools and games out there that can enhance learning. One of our favorite new devices to do so is the Fuhu Nabi ...read more
Latest in Tech Trends
There seems to always be new tech items. As busy moms we are always looking for those tech items that make our lives easier! From the latest in speakers and apps and more, here are some of our favorite tech items that are bound to make your life a little less hectic. Stelle ...read more
Gear Girl: New Tech Gadgets You Need
We're always on the lookout for new tech gadgets that will make our lives easier or more convenient. Here we've rounded up some of our favorite tech finds for fall. Armpocket: Whether you love it or loathe it, we all know that working out makes us healthier, stronger, saner and ...read more
Personalize Your TV Viewing Experience with TiVo Roamio
With all of the members in your family it can be difficult to watch what you want when you want. While I'm not an everyday TV watcher, I do love certain shows that quite frankly I don't always get to watch due to a collection of reasons like a later bedtime, work event, or just ...read more
Keeping Your Tech Powered On-The-Go
We know - you're running around all day like we are. School picks-up, sports drop-offs, grocery store trips, mani appointments, work meeting across town. And everywhere you go, your phone, tablet or computer are likely by your side keeping you on-time, up-to-date and in-the-know. ...read more
What's New for WindowsPhone
One of the best part of participating in the #OfficeChamps Ambassador Program is getting an insiders look at what's new from Microsoft. My most recent testing involves using Office products on the new Nokia 928B WindowsPhone. I just got the upgraded phone and have been loving ...read more
Keep Your Tablet Safe & Secure With Otterbox Agility
When we first got a tablet, we mainly used it for the kids to play games. But over time, our tablet usage has expanded. From watching TV in bed to recipes in the kitchen to flights across the country for work, as our tablet use has expanded, so has our need for the right tools to ...read more
Tech Trends from TechArmor
As tech mamas on-the-go, we need to protect our precious phones and devices so that we can be connected when we aren't near our computers. One of the easiest ways that we do so is by covering up and protecting our gear with innovative tech accessories from Tech Armor. As a ...read more
How to Stop Overspending on Unplanned Shopping Items
New research released from Cartonomy, a social shopping cart that is the smarter, hassle-free approach to group shopping online, found that when shopping with or for their families, more than half (60%) of moms never make it out of a store without overspending. Related: Best ...read more
Grand Opening of Microsoft Store at the Roosevelt Field Mall
This past weekend, Momtrends attended an exciting store opening of the new Microsoft store at Roosevelt Field. The energy was incredible as a swarm of people were waiting outside the store for the opening and their chance to get free Demi Lovato tickets—some even camped out the ...read more
Google Launches Made with Code #madewithcode
Computers and coding is no longer a boys' club. Today's digitally connected girl is growing up with computers where new opportunities such as coding will be the norm. To support this movement, Google recently launched Made with Code, a new initiative designed to inspire millions ...read more