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15 gorgeous Easter egg decorating ideas all about color

15 gorgeous Easter egg decorating ideas all about color

by Georgette Gilmore | DIY

Easter Egg decorating these days is not your mama’s store-bought kit with hard pellets and a bottle of vinegar. Every year it seems like our favorite craft and mom bloggers are going above and beyond to bring us the brightest and boldest Easter egg decorating...
We’re All Wonders: Now, R.J. Palacio shares Auggie’s message with younger children too.

We’re All Wonders: Now, R.J. Palacio shares Auggie’s message with younger children too.

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

A few years ago, R.J. Palacio gave the world Wonder, a middle reader book that we here at Cool Mom Picks believe should be mandatory reading for all children and their parents, which is why we named it among our best children’s books of 2015. The truly moving...
Damn you, Facebook ads: Trying out the Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner

Damn you, Facebook ads: Trying out the Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner

by Georgette Gilmore | Beauty + Cosmetics

Next up in our series of products from Facebook ads that we see, purchase, and review is the Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner. They claim it “holds like a wax, blends like a powder and intuitively adjusts to match your brows,” so how...
9 genius art prints that reimagine Disney princesses as woke AF

9 genius art prints that reimagine Disney princesses as woke AF

by Georgette Gilmore | Art + Decor

On the outside chance you have been hiding out in a yurt without access to technology for all of 2017, you know there’s been a massive revival of women protests this year and it’s pretty incredible to witness. Women and girls from all walks of life have...
Why America needs this comic book about menstruation…written for boys.

Why America needs this comic book about menstruation…written for boys.

by Georgette Gilmore | Thinking : Parent

One thing Indonesian boys are doing that I wish more American boys were doing: They’re now learning all about girls’ periods, thanks to a comic book about menstruation created by UNICEF. I think it’s simply brilliant. Ever since Judy Blume gave girls...
5 fun travel toys for preschoolers who need to stay busy on long flights

5 fun travel toys for preschoolers who need to stay busy on long flights

by Georgette Gilmore | Toys + Playthings

I dreaded air travel when my girls were little. Between the two of them, I had a seat kicker, a non-napper, and an impatient whiner. Yeah, I was that parent. So I learned what works, and what doesn’t, to keep my little ones happy and occupied on long flights....
17 fun rainy day indoor activities to keep kids happy and parents sane

17 fun rainy day indoor activities to keep kids happy and parents sane

by Georgette Gilmore | Tips + Tricks

It’s been a pretty mild winter for everyone this year, but the season isn’t over yet folks. In the words of the late, great Prince, “Sometimes it snows in April.” Plus, March comes in like a lion, and all that, so it will still be a bit longer...
A trés cool graphic novel anthology of inspirational women. Let’s hear it for the girls!

A trés cool graphic novel anthology of inspirational women. Let’s hear it for the girls!

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

My girls and I love graphic novels, especially when they feature strong female role models, which is why I’m so excited about the Femme Magnifique Kickstarter project, fundraising now. This hardcover anthology of comics will feature 30 strong, fierce,...
The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!

The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!

by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas

Hear ye, hear ye! How does a parent of a Hamilton-obsessed kid score major points without spending your child’s college fund on Broadway tickets? By throwing a Hamilton-themed birthday party, that’s how. While I would love to give my daughter tickets to...
An easy way to help more kids learn from real news, not fake news.

An easy way to help more kids learn from real news, not fake news.

by Georgette Gilmore | Doing Good

We’re big fans of supporting quality journalism, especially in this age of where fake news is running rampant. Because, facts matter. (Not that this is a big stake in the ground, mamas. I mean, is any normal person really like, “Whoo! Fake news! We need...
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