7 Father’s Day photo shoot ideas of the kids that you can totally do.
If you missed the boat on photo gifts…no, wait! You didn’t! We all live in the land of the Smartphone Camera, after all, and if you’ve got a camera and a place to print a photo, you’ve got the makings of a wonderful surprise Father’s Day...
20 fantastic ideas for DIY Father’s Day gifts, cards, and printables from the kids: Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015
For those of us with young kids, we know that one of the best parts about Father’s Day is letting the kids participate in making DIY Father’s Day gifts for their dads and grandpas. And because we don’t expect them to be hand-stitching an eyeglass...
17 ideas for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that won’t feel last-minute in the least
We may have started talking about great Mother’s Day gifts since, oh, March or so, but that doesn’t mean we are totally ready for Sunday either. Hey, we’re moms. We know how busy things can get. Since this special day will be here before you know it,...
Our favorite cool tech picks this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech. Look what you might have missed! 1. 8 amazing Mother’s Day gifts for photographers. We’ll take all of them, please. 2. A DIY smart phone case that’s so easy even your kids could...
7 of the coolest affordable photo gifts for Mother’s Day, all under $50
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be like us, thinking hm, I have 8 bazillion amazing photos on my computer and my smart phone — maybe I can finally do something with them? Like say turning them into some really cool but affordable photo...
5 gorgeous photo gifts for Mother’s Day that are worthy of the photos
We’ve always said that some of our favorite Mother’s Day gifts are personalized, and well, you can’t get more personalized than photos of your own kids and family. Of course, not all photo gifts are created equal. (Sorry, badly printed photo mugs.)...
Our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. We think you’ll love these 21 unexpected ways to display your photos beyond frames. 2. We put together 15 Instagram tips we think every user should know. Helpful! 3. A new app that might be...
5 of the hottest tech posts from the past week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech, in case you missed them. Well, now you won’t! 1. Who said LEGOs were just for kids? 2. Gorgeous photo books in a couple of clicks. So smart. 3. Clever tips for freeing up storage space on your...
5 creative photo gifts for baby showers. All guaranteed to last longer than a bottle warmer.
Photo gifts for baby showers can be a win even before the little one arrives. It’s just so personal and thoughtful, and hey, if you’re going to go off the registry, might as well really go off the registry. So we’ve looked around to find some of the...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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