We tried the FLEX disposable tampon alternative, and here’s how it worked for us. In full detail (sorry). | Damn You, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

I’m coming up on my 25thish anniversary of my first visit from Aunt Flo. And over that those 2.5 decades, I’ve had the same exact routine every month: tampons and pads. I wasn’t necessarily looking to spice things up in that department, but when I...

This Is How We Do It: The fabulous new book that teaches kids empathy while celebrating diversity.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

One of the best ways our kids can learn empathy and celebrate diversity is to see the myriad of ways different people live their lives all around the world. Which is why I am loving the brand-new children’s book, This Is How We Do It, by Matt Lamothe. My kids...

A fun summer fashion trend anyone can pull off. Seriously, we’re obsessed.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

We’ve been keeping our eyes on hot shoe trends lately (it’s hard work, but someone has to do it) and we’ve noticed a new look coming out of the Mediterranean that we’re completely obsessed with: tassel, lace-up, blinged-out boho sandals. These...

Should your kids be watching 13 Reasons Why? 15 must-read articles to help you figure it out.

by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media

Okay, parents. Let’s talk 13 Reasons Why and whether your kids should be watching it. Because, no doubt, your kids are doing just that. And now that it’s been picked up for a second season on Netflix, the question about whether your kids should watch it...

Emojis, sly cats, and other cool kids’ leggings you won’t see everywhere on the playground

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

Hold on to your credit cards, mamas. Because we found some seriously cool kids’ leggings at The Trendy Tot Etsy shop. From magic 8 balls to emoji faces, these knee patches will add a ton of interest and personality to your kids’ wardrobe this spring....

10 adorable handmade Mother’s Day cards from the kids that will totally melt Mom’s heart

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

My most favorite Mother’s Day cards are the ones my kids make themselves. Because, how can I resist an adorable handprint poster or toddler-style drawing of Mommy & Me? Heart is melting over here. So, I’ve checked out some of our favorite craft...

75+ of the best Mother’s Day brunch recipes you can prep the day before, cook at the last minute, or make with the kids

by Kate Etue | Food + Recipes

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and so I’ve been searching for some really great brunch recipes. Good news is, between Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Eats, we’ve already found more recipes than we could ever cook in a lifetime, so we rounded...

3 tips for keeping a gratitude journal with kids that’ll make them happier, healthier, and more thankful too

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about how transformative gratitude can be for your psyche. Studies are cropping up everywhere showing that being intentional about thankful has huge health benefits, from better sleep to less anxiety to rewiring your brain for...

12 truly cool handmade Mother’s Day gifts from kids that become heart-melting keepsakes | Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts, DIY

There’s nothing quite like a handmade Mother’s Day gift from the kids to melt a mom’s (or grandma’s or stepmom’s) heart. But take it from this mom of four kids, while all Mother’s Day gifts are perfect (really), I’ve tracked...

7 of the coolest, most covetable fidget spinners. Because OMG, kids are obsessed.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Cool fidget spinners and fidget cubes are absolutely taking over the world these days. In fact we’ve compared notes here on team Cool Mom Picks and yep, kids across the country are collectively losing their ever-loving minds over these fidget spinners. Stores...