Kate Etue | Cool Mom Picks

All the best children’s books of 2018 from all the best best-of 2018 lists. Perfect place to kickstart your 2019 reading list

One New Year’s resolution my family all agreed on was to read more books in 2019.(A resolution that seems to be going around amongst our staff!) So, in my favorite annual Cool Mom Picks post, I’m sharing all the best children’s books on 2018 lists...

The sweetest, easiest, last-minute DIY gift from the kids to the grandparents. And you already have the supplies.

by Kate Etue | DIY

If you’re looking for some last-minute Crhristmas gifts that can add a few more goodies under the tree, I’ve got a sweet, sentimental idea for you. It costs nothing (well, maybe a few cents), and it might just end up being the favorite gift of the year....

Last-minute holiday shipping deadlines for all the big stores this season

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

We’re scrambling to track down the last-minute holiday shipping deadlines too right now! After all, most of us busy parents are doing more and more of our shopping for the holidays online — usually late at night, after the kids are in bed, right? I’m...

History nerd alert: Famous Family Trees is the book your kids will disappear into

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

We’ve shared a lot of books lately that are really resonating with our history-geek kids. Books like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Little Guides to Great Lives, and HERstory, each tell the stories of important figures, past and present, in a compelling way...

Polished Prints tees are empowering, positive, and giving us all the good vibes.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

“Mom tees” are everywhere lately. But the trend seems to have capitalized on complaining about motherhood, and I’m starting to push back a little on what that says to our kids. They range from variations of need wine/need sleep/need a husband who...

All the best 2018 Cyber Monday deals and discount codes, in one place!

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

This is the time of year to get the very best deals on all your holiday shopping, and we’ve already shared some of the most amazing Black Friday weekend deals this year. But the secret is, often these companies offer even bigger discounts on Cyber Monday and we...

5 fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids that double as your Thanksgiving table decor

by Kate Etue | DIY

Having some themed Thanksgiving crafts on hand is a great way to entertain your younger holiday guests over what can be a long day, but I’m never quite sure what to do with all the finished projects after the kids are done with them. So, this year I’ve...

The People Shall Continue: a conversation-starting epic history of Native people for kids

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

Each year during November, which is National Native American Heritage Month by the way, we like to take a look at some of the great resources for our kids about the Native experience. Especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Because without the Wampanoag people, there...

15 stylish winter coats for girls, all inspired by adult runway looks

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

I’m feeling sweatah-weathah turn into stylish winter coat weather pretty quickly, and we’re loving some of the trends we’re seeing in girls’ winter coats this year. In fact, when Liz shared Vogue’s trend watch for adult outerwear this...

This hip, indie kids’ magazine subscription is a fabulous gift for curious tweens

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

You may have heard of Aquila children’s magazine, the cool indie kids publication from the UK, because they’ve been around for 25 years. And they’ve announced they’re going to open their subscriptions up to the USA too, and I’m so...