Georgette Gilmore, Author at Cool Mom Picks

5 sleepaway camp postcard sets that are cool enough for cynical kids.

by Georgette Gilmore | Cards + Stationery

Since old fashioned pen to paper is usually the required form of communication at camps, cool sleepaway camp postcards make it easy! They keep writing short and sweet, don’t require envelopes, and if you give your kid a set all stamped and ready to go, the odds...

14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers

by Georgette Gilmore | Toys + Playthings

If your kids are headed to sleepaway camp — or already there — you’re probably already planning out a great summer care package, filled with items your kids will love, to help ease the anxiety, keep them busy during quiet hours, help them make...

21 fun ideas for 4th of July activities for families to make your Independence Day a blast

by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas

On Tuesday, July 4th, we celebrate America’s birthday. And ain’t no party like a 4th of July party because a 4th of July party don’t stop! That is, if you make sure to have plenty of food, festive cocktails, and plenty of fun. Don’t worry,...

Everybody in the pool! 10 of the coolest pool floats for the whole family that are sure to make a big splash.

by Georgette Gilmore | Toys + Playthings

Sure you can bring out the boring inner tubes at the pool this summer, but we say go big with one of the coolest pool floats around. Sure, some of these are a bit spendy, but these 10 inflatables offer fun and lazy lounging for the whole family. Plus, they’re...

6 fantastic children’s books celebrating LGBT families, because #LoveisLove

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

If there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that all families should be celebrated, all the time. Because, love is love. So we pulled together these 6 excellent children’s books that celebrate LGBT families. The way it’s important for...

5 funny books on fatherhood from dads who definitely know funny | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017

by Georgette Gilmore | Father's Day Gifts

Being a parent really does require a great sense of humor, especially in those early years. And these five funny books on fatherhood should help. All written by fathers who also happen to be hilarious (Michael Ian Black? Jim Gaffigan? Hello!), these memoirs and cheeky...

A book club that supports Black women authors sets its sights on a festival you should know about.

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