2017 Was Full of Inventions That Make Parenting Easier — Thank Goodness!

It's a common parenting struggle to return to a lukewarm cup of coffee after helping get the kids ready for the day, but Ember's smart mug ($80) is going to change that. Using an app that connects to your mug, you can set it to maintain a specific temperature and even save presets based on which beverage you're drinking. Bye-bye, cold coffee!