With the CDC recommendations that we now where face masks in public , I made a few myself - no sewing involved! - and purchased a couple from a few local businesses who have pivoted their businesses during this Coronavirus pandemic . But…
As a long time eczema sufferer myself, along with a now teen daughter who's been battling it since she was a baby, I've tried and used my fair share of creams and lotions with the hopes of getting some relief. So, when I was introduced t…
If you've lost track of days like we have, then you might not know that it's April Fool's Day tomorrow. Which used to mean all sorts of crazy Internet pranks (us included - like this one , and this one ... just to link a couple), and one…
Huddle up, friends, because I'm about to give away a bunch of my secret gift ideas that I send to folks when I want to tell them how much I'm missing them. And when you're under a shelter-in-place order thanks to this Coronavirus crisis,…
I was never really a robe person until this whole Coronavirus quarantine went down, and now I barely take it off. I wear mine the second I wake up, and then when 5pm hits, it's back on again. Full disclosure: There may have been days the…
If you're onto the oatmeal for breakfast portion of this Coronavirus quarantine, or you've always been #TeamOatmeal, then you know that it can get a little boring with the same toppings. For me, it's cinnamon, maple syrup, and raisins (y…
Props to you if you're stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you've been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram , then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living…
As we all scramble to grapple with the new normal of our kids home from school, I'm thankful for the teachers in my life who have been doing this job for years. I can always count on them for great ideas, like these 10 writing exercises,…
Even though we're fortunate to have plenty of food in our pantry and refrigerator, I want to do my part to support our local restaurants, many of whom are still offering pick-up or delivery options. As someone who's married to a hospital…
I've been an avocado lover for a long time, but when I don't want to eat the whole thing on my own, I've discovered a little trick that can help keep it from turning brown that's so easy it's kind of ridiculous. And best part: no extra i…
Over this past year, I've been fortunate enough to be able to take a few of my kids away alone, which is an extra special treat as a mom of four. But really, we parents know that it's a special treat no matter how many kids you have. As …
I'm excited to bring back our old school (or skool?) web coolness, and share some of the articles I've been reading this past week. Consider this all stuff I'd share on my own personal Facebook and Twitter feeds . And if you're already f…
Every year, the USPS gets tons of letters to Santa from children from all over the country, many of whom come from low-income families where the holidays present quite a hardship. Well, this year, the USPS is helping to make these kids' …
This post was written in partnership with Summer Discovery This past summer, my 12-year old son mentioned to me that he was finally ready for sleepaway camp , but knowing him, I wasn't sure the traditional sleep-in-a-cabin type experienc…
This past summer, we spent four days of our British family vacation in Ireland. Because our trip was centered around a trip to London , we still wanted to experience all the green beauty and nature of Ireland that we could in a few days.…
After someone I follow on Instagram mentioned that her family had a blast playing the game Crokinole , I decided to Google it, having never heard of it myself. What kind of board game buff am I? Not a good one, apparently. Well, as I've …
A few weeks ago, I decided I really needed to start working out again. As a 40-something-year old mom of four kids, I know how important fitness is to my health and wellness. But, I'm also a busy working 40-something-year old mom of four…
This summer, I spent 4 glorious days in London with my teens (and tweens). I was so excited to share one of my favorite cities with my kids. But traveling as an adult to London is way different than bringing kids, which is why I did a to…
As someone who was trained as a creative arts therapist, and has been in therapy myself for many years, I fully understand the value of counseling. Particularly during those extremely difficult teen years. I also know how challenging it …
If you're like us, you've found yourself in the precarious situation of playing "toss or save" with bread heels, almost-compostable vegetables... you get the idea. Should they stay or should they go now? Ha, okay. Enjoy the earworm. Well…
I've tried many different allowance systems and allowance apps over the years with my four kids, but it wasn't until I tried this new approach at the beginning of 2019 that I was able to stick with something for longer than a month. If y…
When Brittney Hogan's husband was killed in action in Afghanistan, she found herself coping in not so healthy ways. That was until a friend convinced her to go for a run and everything changed. From that experience, her 503(c) non-profit…
There have been many brilliant Sesame Street parody videos over the years, many of which we've featured here on Cool Mom Picks , but this new one starring Elmo and the Lannister siblings from Game of Thrones might just take the cake. Or …
If you've got a horse lover in your home, I strongly suggest you click immediately over to Vans and snag a pair of these Vans x Molo horse sneakers . Yes, the design may look abstract at first, but if you look closely, you'll see that th…
