tech

Summer is just around the corner and wherever you are headed, your phone will likely be along for the ride. Today we're sharing four fun phone gadgets that will get you ready for summer exploring. Whether you are exploring your local parks and ice cream parlors or heading out ...read more

It seems like phones are a part of growing up. I've been asking: "Is my child ready for a phone?" and want to walk you through my process, demonstrate a little experiment and offer my best advice for getting your child a phone. First, it's up to you to set rules. You've got to ...read more

I've been doing tons of travel lately. In case you haven't heard, Nicole wrote this book called Mom Boss and it's kind of a big deal. We're even on a tour! That means taking mini trips all over the country and having to be prepared for all sorts of events, meetings, talks, and ...read more

Always losing your keys? Never able to find where you left your phone? Mommy brain got you frazzled again? I can relate. Losing things is not only frustrating on its own, but it adds to the general stress of the day - and when mom is stressed, no one is happy! While we can't do ...read more

My girls still have more than three weeks of summer vacation to go. To get them excited about learning, we explored the EDGE programs at the Sylvan Learning Brooklyn Heights location. Our summer has been an awesome mix of learning experiences and plain old fun. The key is ...read more

I'm always looking for products that will make my life easier. I'm a busy girl...so I need to know: Does it help me do something faster? Better? Am I saving money? Time? Does it keep me safe? The answers to these questions in regards to these next three products are "yes". I'm ...read more

Have the cold and flu hit your household this winter too? If it has seemed like it's been a particularly brutal sickness season, you aren't alone. Lovely little viruses like influenza and norovirus have been making the rounds and according to the Centers for Disease Control & ...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

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

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

A new year always inspires us to clean up our eating habits, our workout schedules and our surroundings. But what about cleaning up our digital lives? With the average American spending up to 11 hours a day with electronic media, your digital life can get as cluttered as your ...read more

Robot vacuums are genius. I can think of 1,564 things I'd rather do than clean BUT I'm also really picky about how my home looks. I'm forever tidying things up and wiping down the counters and battling clutter. We have a cleaning lady come in for the heavy duty cleaning ...read more

Still look for some fun tech gifts and gadgets to give this holiday season? Here are some favorite, fun picks for all those special someones you still need to buy for. Whether you are shopping for your new-to-tech in-laws or your tech-savvy siblings, we've rounded up some of ...read more

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

It's a printing revolution from Epson--no changing cartridges for 2 years! Find out why we love eco tank. Epson unveiled a line of new all-in-one color printers featuring large ink reservoirs – what Epson defines as the "Supertank." I've been using the ET 4550 for the past ...read more

Math is for girls. That's my stance and I'm sticking to it as I raise my future engineers (fingers crossed). When girls are comfortable with numbers, they start to play and become imaginative with math. And that's where the fun begins. It's not as easy as showing them the ...read more

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

Do you take family videos? We do in our family and actually rewatch them regularly for one simple reason - editing. Every year, my husband compiles the hours and hours of video footage we take over the year and skillfully whittles it down to a beautiful two volume collection ...read more

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

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

This holiday season, while many parents fill their children’s stockings with smart devices, there are also conversations they should have with their kids before powering on the device. Last year 75% of all children had access to a smart device1 and 77% of teens between the ages ...read more

#NoWifi makes me very, very sad. As a small business owner and a mom, I've got to stay connected. But Mother Nature often has other plans. She sends storms our way like Hurricane Sandy that knocked out our Brooklyn Neighborhood for weeks. I'm not one to call names so rather ...read more

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

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

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

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

Soccer season is upon us which means we can pretty much kiss our Saturdays goodbye until November - anyone else? But it also means lots of excited breakaways to the goal, focused, furrowed and oh-so-adorable brows, and post-win high fives. All these happen in an instant, on an ...read more

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

Did you know that the average age that a child receives their first cell phone around 11 years old? This is a reality that provides both benefits and risks that are important for parents to consider when deciding whether or not a child is ready to have a cell phone. If you are ...read more

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

Our kids are incredibly tech savvy where smart boards and tablets are becoming the norm in many schools. During a press event yesterday, I learned about the latest incentive in school with the launch of Bing in the Classroom (bing.com/classroom). As of now public and private ...read 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

At Momtrends we get a lot of emails and we are excited to share some tips from Google on how to make checking emails even more productive. Check out these 15 tips from Google pros for decluttering and organizing your Gmail inbox, plus a few cool tips that will save time and ...read more

Five years ago I was somewhat clueless about technology. My hubs would try to teach me things, but I was like Claire on Modern Family, somewhat...ahem...resistant. Thanks to blogging, I am much more savvy these days when it comes to the tech world. I'm no expert obviously, but a ...read more