by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks, Living
We’re big fans of those simple joys, like knowing you have spare batteries, a working pen, or a fresh new water filter replacement right when you need it. But unlike batteries, which you can just grab pretty much anywhere, it can be a hassle tracking down the...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks
In the first post of our Life Skills Series, we shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers. And next up, we’re talking about how to teach your kids problem-solving skills. As adults, we know how important they are in our everyday lives, but it’s hard...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks
If one thing has become abundantly clear over the past few years, our kids are growing up seeing all kinds of problems we face in the world, and they’re increasingly asking us what they can do, or how they can be part of the solution. That’s pretty...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks, Baby, Kids
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten terrible parenting advice! Wait, all of you who have kids? Ha, yes. Of course all of us have. It’s like a rite of passage for new parents. But the good thing is, with some perspective and guidance, you can help...
by Cool Mom Team | Kids, Family Travel, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks
We’ve got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They’re a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags, which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over the long run. Plus,...
by Cool Mom Team | Valentine's Day, Tips + Tricks
We’re all about trying to find enjoyable, cheap and easy ideas for date night at home, especially for those of us with kids who’d like a little extra help rekindling that proverbial spark when we’re stuck sans sitter. Even if it’s just a few...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks, Cool Tech
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by Cool Mom Team | Beauty + Cosmetics
This is a sponsored message from Style Edit These days, it’s hard to find the time, money and energy to hit the salon and touch up your color — or maybe you’re waiting until your roots grow in just a teeny bit more. Enter the cult-favorite, beauty...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery, Cool Tech
This is a sponsored message from American Greetings If you love sending real holiday cards but hate the hassle of printing, finding postage and mailing — basically all of us — you’re going to love Creatacard from AmericanGreetings.com. It’s one...
by Cool Mom Team | DIY, Tips + Tricks
We’re always happy to offer up parents ideas for what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy you’ll surely end up with. Well, at least after the small gorge-fest that your trick-or-treaters may be entitled to after all their hard work. So we’ve...