Now that's the power of love!

Whether you're a fan of Valentine's Day or not, what can we say -- we'll always take the chance to put a little more love out there. Or you know, just to get a Huey Lewis earworm in our readers heads for the rest of the day. Whether you'…

Now that's the power of love!
Whether you're a fan of Valentine's Day or not, what can we say -- we'll always take the chance to put a little more love out there. Or you know, just to get a Huey Lewis earworm in our readers heads for the rest of the day. Whether you're celebrating with the kids, your beloved, or a big box of chocolates and a date with Netflix, we wish you all the the love in the world today. Happy Valentine's Day! xo Kristen + Liz and team Cool Mom Picks   Power of Love crossstitch: Not So Modern Millie. 

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Girls' beach weekend packing essentials

What to pack? Be sure to include these girls' weekend beach essentials

What we took as a moms' girls' beach weekend getaway in Destin, Florida. • Author named the Laura Ashley buttery soft robe the #1 robe in their collection. • Sherpani Jetsetter Totes has tons of space and exterior pockets for tickets and passports.

Barnes & Noble is already packed with gift-worthy finds

Gifts to get in the bag before December, at Barnes & Noble

Should I start my holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble now? Yes Barnes & Noble already has a broad holiday selection (toys, LEGO, puzzles, games, stationery, advent calendars, and books) so shopping early gives you more options and time.

Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel's Labels

Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel's Labels

Back-to-school shopping gets a lot of attention for backpacks, sneakers, and new clothes, but the unsung hero of a successful school year might be something much smaller: a good name label. Mabel's Labels makes it easy to put a name on a…