by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
We know a white elephant gift exchange is not a competition, but let’s be honest here. We all know that deep down, everyone wants to give the gift that everyone else ends up fighting over. And that is what we predict will happen with this hilarious shower wine...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
Some of our favorite gifts to give (and receive) are custom gifts because they feel so personal. And really, what’s more personal than a loved one’s handwriting? That’s why we fell instantly in love with these custom handwriting cuff bracelets by...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
I always start the holiday season with good intentions, like this will be the year that we have lots of fun and don’t stress about the cookies not getting baked and the tree not getting up until the week before Christmas. But then I’m not sure if...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
One way I always bring all of my family together over the holidays is with a Secret Santa gifting tradition. Truth be told, it’s the most affordable (and let’s be honest, fun) way to exchange gifts with a large family over the holidays. I generally try to...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks
We are always on the lookout for the best teacher gift ideas every year, and it may in fact be one of the top gift questions we get from readers every year about this time. (Then again in May.) And hey, I get it; if there are any people on my holiday shopping list...
by Kristen Chase | Kid Style
We have to say that Vans is killing it with their collaborations lately, from Van Gogh to NASA, and now Disney Vans. Now, if these are anything like their other collections we’ve featured, they’re going to sell out pretty quickly. So, if you’re...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks, Family Travel
I have to admit, I never thought about my car’s tires a whole lot. I guess your tires are the kind of thing you don’t think about a lot — until they stop working properly. In which case…yikes. So I’m truly happy to support our fantastic...
by Kristen Chase | Doing Good
We’ve been watching the news in shock and horror as fires ripped through California this past week. We know many friends and family who have been affected, and in an effort to lend some support, we’ve shared some ways you can help. And well, we just got...
by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Toys + Playthings
When my daughter came home from camp this summer, all she wanted to do was braid everyone’s hair. Except… none of us really have long enough hair to braid. That’s when I decided to search Amazon for a hair mannequin head so she could braid whenever...
by Kristen Chase | Doing Good, Fashion
If you’re familiar with Cool Mom Picks, you know that we started this site to help discover cool new businesses and products, support women entrepreneurs, and share their amazing stories. That’s why I’m so thrilled to tell you about someone I’m...
