tech

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

Cable service has made me cranky for years. It's expensive, inconvenient and limiting. When I got an invite to attend the AT&T DIRECTV NOW launch party in NYC – a new way to stream live TV -- I made time in my schedule to check it out. I'm not a tech-girl, but I do know when a ...read more

Family memories are everything. It's what we work so hard for to create a loving environment and figure out a way to bottle some of that goodness. In a way, our photos make time stand still. Photos bring us back in touch with those who are no longer with us. For many families ...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

Have you had this dilemma yet in your family? You want to be able to stay in touch with your kids and know when they get home from school or practice, but don't want to get them their own smartphone yet - even if "everyone" (insert eye roll here) else in the whole school has ...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 love to travel and summer is the best time for me to do it, but I hate having to unpack and repack every little thing. I'm sure that many of you are in the same boat...Here are some of my favorite travel accessories that can stay contained in one small pouch. That way I can ...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 December? 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. ...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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

As we wind down from 2014 and gear up for 2015, it is always interesting to recount what was on trend. From celebrity pregnancies to diet trends, here is what was hot in 2014 according to Google. Trending Celebrity Pregnancies 1. Mila Kunis 2. Ciara 3. Kourtney Kardashian 4. ...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

To say that the holidays are hectic would be a gross understatement. I try not to get caught up in hustle of the holiday busyness, but living in NYC it really does feel like it is everywhere. This special time is a such a great way to pause as I soak in the magic that my ...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

What mom doesn't love to capture their children's special moments on video? Whether it's a soccer goal, swim meet or first time on a roller coaster, videos enable us to relive and cherish those special moments forever. But who really uses a video camera anymore? We take almost ...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