technology
4 S.T.E.M. Subscription Boxes We Love
Whether it's a rainy Saturday, a week of spring break or - (could it be?) - another snow day on the East Coast, we're always looking for fun ways to keep the kids busy and entertained over those long stretches indoors. Luckily, with one of these S.T.E.M. subscription boxes ...read more
Best Mini Bluetooth Headphones Under $50
I don't know about you, but I'm not nearly responsible enough own $250 apple AirPods. Sure they are cute and give great sound, but I can get almost the same quality and save $200 with Pamu headphones by Padmate. These are the best mini bluetooth headphones under $50 that you can ...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
The Spring-Cleaning Technology Challenge
There is no denying that, these days, technology is a big part of our kids' lives. We live in digital world, and our children are constantly surrounded by screens and sounds and sights and gadgets and gizmos. With this truth in mind, the American Speech-Language-Hearing ...read more
Best Shopping List Apps To Make Life Easier
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
4 Apps For Dealing with Food Allergies
Having a family member with food allergies can add a whole new level of planning to shopping, food prep and eating out. From grabbing dinner on the road to finding suitable snacks for school lunches, it can be overwhelming to first learn about a new food allergy and then to wade ...read more
Stay Sharp: 4 Apps to Battle Mommy Brain
Do you suffer from mommy brain? While it's a little-researched condition, I've finally figured out what causes this disease: A combination of years of sleep loss from middle-of-the-night feedings, nightmare consoling, and sick kid duty added to too many hours of the Disney ...read more
Trello: My New Favorite To Do List App
Paper or digital? How do you take your to-do lists? We've been talking about this around the virtual Momtrends headquarters lately. Some stick just to paper lists. Others, like me, use both. I like a digital to-do list for long term work and life planning as well as a daily paper ...read more
New High-Tech Changer for Your Nursery
When I registered for a changing pad, I was essentially picking out a block of plastic-covered foam with a cute cover. Oh, how times have changed. Changing pads are coming into the technology age with Hatch's new Smart Changing Pad which offers so much more than just a place to ...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
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
6 Reasons You'll Want the New iPhone 6
**It's available now online!** You can officially pre-order the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus as of today and we already know you want it just as bad as we do. The good news? It's not just because it's the latest gadget from Apple. It also has some serious updates you'll love. Here are ...read more
Back-to-School Trends: Key Family Trends and Technology Buying Habits
We recently learned some interesting finding for back to school with a new survey from Dell that reveals insights about how families communicate and make purchasing decisions around this key technology buying season. The study, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Dell, ...read more
Favorite Safety Apps
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
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 Helpouts - Expert Answers, Anywhere, Anytime, About Anything
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
Exploring Seattle with Microsoft
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
Favorite Tech Finds from Microsoft
A few weeks ago Momtrends had the pleasure to attend an extensive program with Microsoft in beautiful Seattle. Covering everything from photo apps to the latest in technology, we were immersed in the world of tech on the Mircosoft campus as well as through Seattle where we put ...read more
Making Math Fun: Apps, Games & More
Raise your hand if you love math! Well, let's just pretend we're all raising our hands. Love it or loathe it, April is Math Awareness Month and your attitude on the subject is more important than you might think. Many studies have found that a parent's attitude toward math has a ...read more
Get Into Reading with StoryBots
Have a reluctant reader? One of my favorite new ways to get my kids excited about books is with StoryBots. StoryBots is an online and app-based resource that uses technology that combine fun and learning to encourage kids to get into books. StoryBots was started by two brothers ...read more
Gear Girl: Get Fit At Home
It's January which means that many of us just made resolutions to lose weight or get in better shape. In fact, according to a study by the University of Scranton, losing weight is the #1 resolution we make for the coming year. Sure, you can opt for joining a gym, taking up a ...read more
KidzVuz Holiday House Party
A few days ago my kids and I attended the coolest party with KidzVuz, a website that where kids share video reviews of everything from books to games to movies and much more. The holiday event was a great way to connect with KidzVuz as well as meet several brands to learn all ...read more