One Cool Thing: These cool toys get kids outdoors – and help plant trees with every purchase

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

We’ve officially hit that stage of mid-April when the weather is warm everywhere, and we’re trying to get the kids to play outside more. While browsing for some cool new outdoor toys for kids, I came across an awesome program:  One of our favorite indie...

What do libraries do? You’re not going to believe this list. | National Library Week

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Kids, Tips + Tricks

Several years ago, we wrote a lengthy post explaining what libraries do, and advocating for their funding. Wth this being National Library Week, at a time that there is an inarguable war on public libraries in the U.S. I thought I’d share that list with some...

One Cool Thing: Jackie Robinson commemorative merch is a fantastic gift for fans

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

There’s a whole lot going on in April: Tax Day, Earth Day, and the first full month of baseball season. And this year, there’s something extra special coming up — the 20th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day. Poking around for something cool at the...

Mott & Bow jeans make it easy (and fun!) for you to find the perfect fit. And maybe some extra savings.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

After seeing ads for Mott & Bow denim in my Instagram feed for a while, a friend insisted that I had to check them out. I did! And I ordered! Turns out the brand isn’t only legit, they’re beloved by a ton of fashion editors, they have customers who...

One Cool Thing: Colorful Mermaid Scale Wine Tumblers

by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen + Dining

While it’s still a little cold in my neck of the woods — because, April in New York — we’re getting a little spring fever around here and we’re determined to get outside more. Even if jackets are required. Next week, we’ve got plans...

One Cool Thing: Happy Jack x Kenneth Cole is supporting students struggling with mental health

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Style + Beauty

You know how much we love gifts that give back, and I was thrilled to find one more in the new Happy Jack x Kenneth Cole capsule collection. Our posts may contain affiliate links and some purchases generate a small commission to support our work at no additional cost...

The Best April Fool’s Prank We Ever Pulled. Still Hilarious.

by Liz Gumbinner | Random Coolness

Over the years, we used to create the best April Fool’s posts each April 1 until it became…well, kind of a thing everyone did and readers got savvy and started expecting them. Then we started sharing the best April Fool’s pranks you could play on...

One Cool Thing: A thoughtful gift under $10 for an avid reader, teacher, or a new grad

by Liz Gumbinner | Gifts for Grads, Living

For years we’ve loved sharing personalized bookmarks, and today I’m so happy to have stumbled on a new maker, right in time for graduation, end-of-year teacher gifts, Mother’s Day…any day, really.  What’s more, the price is incredible,...

One Cool Thing: Fiesta towels add a splash of color to your kitchen

by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen + Dining

Sometimes it’s fun just sharing one cool thing I’ve found, and because I’m online basically all day, you know…looking for cool things, I’m excited to do more of this here. Today I stumbled on Fiesta Kitchen Towels and I couldn’t...

Where to get your hands on the new Betsey Johnson x Peeps handbag

by Liz Gumbinner | Easter Gifts, Style + Beauty

If you have a Peeps obsession like so many of us, you have to peep (sorry) the new Betsey Johnson x Peeps rhinestone bunny bag that’s out just in time for Easter. In classic yellow, hot pink, or baby blue, this crossbody bag is tricked out in a bevy of...