Back-to-school season has officially entered the group chat, and while the supply lists seem to get longer every year, there's one upgrade that can actually make life easier: a reliable phone plan. Whether you have a middle schooler text…
If your phone bill has been quietly irritating you every month, consider this your sign to do something about it. Mint Mobile is running a limited-time “last chance” offer that’s actually worth your attention—and yes, we’re picky. Here’s…
If you’re the kind of woman who can stretch a grocery budget, remember every birthday, and somehow still keep the family calendar running like a small corporation, let’s talk about your phone bill. Specifically, why it’s probably higher …
Alright moms, let’s talk holiday gifting and budgets — two things that love to fight each other this time of year. Because if you’re anything like the rest of us, you want to put truly good gifts under the tree … but you also want to avo…
If there’s one thing moms love more than a good holiday sale, it’s a deal that actually makes life easier—and Mint Mobile’s holiday offer totally delivers. Right now, all unlimited plans are just $15/month . Yep, you read that right—unli…
Did you know the average age kids receive their first phone is just over 11. Plenty of parents are saying yes earlier for practical reasons like after-school activities, walking home, or coordinating between households. Boost Mobile is a…
Back-to-school season always sneaks up fast. New shoes, new schedules, and, if your kid is suddenly walking home alone or staying late for practice, a big new question: What’s the best first phone plan for kids? More parents are taking t…
We don’t usually get excited about wireless plans. But this one stopped us mid-scroll. Starting today, Mint Mobile is offering 12 months of unlimited data, talk, and text for $15/month . That’s $180 total for the whole year. No contracts…
Welcome to today's Daily Question! Today we want to know your views on the issue every parent seems to talking about these days. There are no wrong answers, just your opinion. So tell us... [poll id="4"] Feel free to elaborate in the com…
This is a sponsored message for Relay If you've been wanting your child to have the safety and security of a phone, but know they aren't quite ready for the responsibility and distraction of one, you need Relay , a smartphone alternative…
As devoted Queer Eye fans -- and that includes Kristen and my kids, too -- we might have squealed, just a little, when we found this super limited edition Jonathan Van Ness Own It, Gorg t-shirt from Represent Clothing. Doesn't it say eve…
I first discovered artist TL Duryea's daily portrait project at the beginning of the year. It was through her portrait of Judge Rosemary Aquilina who presided over the Larry Nassar - US Gymnastics hearings. I was just floored at how beau…
It's probably no surprise that decluttering — your home, and your life in general — can really help keep stress levels at bay. Whether you go full KonMari on your closet or just purge your kids' toy bins from time to time, being able to …
With Mother's Day around the corner (whoo!) I've been looking at Mother's Day gifts my own strong, progressive mom would love -- and frankly, that I'd love from my own kids. Not that I don't adore the handmade cards and hand-painted jewe…
As my daughter edges closer to 14 with high school starting this fall, it's admittedly become more challenging for me to stay connected to her. Don't get me wrong -- she's lovely -- but she'd much rather spend her time locked in her art …
This is a message on behalf of our partner Target If you're a Target shopper, you're probably a fan of the Cartwheel app like we are, because hey, we like saving money. Especially on stuff we were going to buy anyway. (At least that's wh…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular cool tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Huge Apple iPad news yesterday and we've got you covered with everything you need to know. 2. We're all drooling over th…
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find coolness like this from our site and around the web every day. 1. Now that's one Halloween lunchbox idea that we can actually do. 2. iPhone cases that bring back childhood memories …
They aren't as sly as a fox, as wise as an owl, or as puffy as a hedgehog, but the unassuming sloth is poised to be the next big thing for kids, as Liz and I noticed as we toured Toy Fair earlier this year. These slow-moving, surprisingl…
I n case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Owls and foxes, out. Adorable sloths , in! Consider us obsessed. 2. Cool videos for kids that aren't actually made for kids. We'r…
I n case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. We dare you not to laugh at this round-up of Sesame Street movie spoofs . 2. We had way too much fun looking up our own first twe…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. 1. We need these brilliant gadgets all over our house stat. 2. A really good reason to buy a new car . (Or if you're like us, wish you neede…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week! 1. Great news for Android users, especially if you've got kids who use your phone. 2. Two awesome camps for geeky kids that are worth a look. 3. The smartest …
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. A budget laptop for kids that the whole family can use. Score! 2. One of our favorite kindie rock stars now has an app and we're in love. 3. Facebook charge…