by Cool Mom Staff | Mother's Day Gifts
If you haven’t secured the perfect Mother’s Day gift yet, rest easy. Okay, not that easy, because it’s literally just a few days away. But if you hustle, we can still help you out with these awesome last-minute gifts that don’t feel improvised...
by Cool Mom Staff | Mother's Day Gifts
Among the most popular Mother’s Day gifts now and forever: Self-care gifts for moms. (And grandmas and stepmoms of course.) We are all increasingly aware that, especially since COVID, moms are working harder and longer than ever before, often juggling paid work...
by Cool Mom Staff | Living, Tips + Tricks
We’re big fans of those simple joys, like knowing you have spare batteries, a working pen, or a fresh new water filter replacement right when you need it. But unlike batteries, which you can just grab pretty much anywhere, it can be a hassle tracking down the...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
In the first post of our Life Skills Series, we shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers. And next up, we’re talking about how to teach your kids problem-solving skills. As adults, we know how important they are in our everyday lives, but it’s hard...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
If one thing has become abundantly clear over the past few years, our kids are growing up seeing all kinds of problems we face in the world, and they’re increasingly asking us what they can do, or how they can be part of the solution. That’s pretty...
by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Kids, Tips + Tricks
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten terrible parenting advice! Wait, all of you who have kids? Ha, yes. Of course all of us have. It’s like a rite of passage for new parents. But the good thing is, with some perspective and guidance, you can help...
by Cool Mom Staff | Family Travel, Kids, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks
We’ve got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They’re a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags, which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over the long run. Plus,...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks, Valentine's Day
We’re all about trying to find enjoyable, cheap and easy ideas for date night at home, especially for those of us with kids who’d like a little extra help rekindling that proverbial spark when we’re stuck sans sitter. Even if it’s just a few...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style, Tips + Tricks
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by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
Each year, we love sharing our favorite affordable gift ideas for everyone on your list, and this year, we’ve gone back to one of our most popular guides and updated it fresh for 2022. Behold: 64 incredible gift ideas under $15 for adults — none of them...