Kristen Chase | 4/47 | Cool Mom Picks

Thanks, Mr. Rogers: A brilliant parenting trick I learned from “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Last weekend, my husband and I enjoyed a respite from the heat at our local movie theater and took a little trip down memory lane with Won’t You Be My Neighbor? This wonderful film highlighting the work and legacy of Fred Rogers is a must-see, whether you grew...

Let’s hear it for the girls with these new Marvel Vans

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

One of my favorite stops when I’m out of town is the Vans store, which seems kind of silly since I have one in my own town, but well, we all have our quirks, right! And while I’d seen the Marvel Vans online and thought they were cool (of course), I...

Stylish embellished slide sandals for summer, now up to 40% off

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I’ve always been a chunky heel kind of girl, even with summer sandals. Yes, even my Tevas have a platform. But I have come to the realization they’re just not that practical for me, and well, comfortable, at least over long periods of time. That’s...

10 things you should always keep in your car, especially if you’re driving with kids.

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

If you live in your car like I do, then you know that the safety of your kids — and hey, yourself — is always top of mind. After finding myself unprepared for minor incidents (thankfully small ones!), I’ve learned the hard way that I need to remember...

6 ways to simplify your tech life on your smartphone or tablet

by Kristen Chase | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

It’s probably no surprise that decluttering — your home, and your life in general — can really help keep stress levels at bay. Whether you go full KonMari on your closet or just purge your kids’ toy bins from time to time, being able to access what you...

Raising teens and tweens? We’ve got 7 simple ways to connect, using the time you already have together.

by Kristen Chase | Tech CMP-Style, Tips + Tricks

As my daughter edges closer to 14 with high school starting this fall, it’s admittedly become more challenging for me to stay connected to her. Don’t get me wrong — she’s lovely — but she’d much rather spend her time locked in her...

8 simple ways to make parents’ crazy weeknights a whole lot more enjoyable.

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

If your weeknights are anything like mine, it can feel like weathering a hurricane just to make it to your kids’ bedtime every night. Between homework, activities, and pleas for screen time, it’s easy to start feeling like your weeknights are just the...

Is it okay to say “autistic?” And other things people need to know about Autism | Ep 105

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

With World Autism Day fast approaching, for many of us who don’t have children with Autism in our family, we might let this important day slip off our radar. However, given the number of children on the Spectrum, there’s a good chance that even though your...

Meet Scough: The scarf that could protect you and your family from the flu.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Last year, I received an email about the Scough, a scarf with an activated carbon mask that fits inside, and to be honest, I thought it sounded kind of germaphobic. And silly. So I filed the email away and didn’t think much about it. But when I kept getting sick...

You better sit down. We found Porg sneakers.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Ever since we saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi, everyone in my household has been obsessed with Porgs. Which is why I’m sort of freaking out of these Porg sneakers that just launched a few seconds ago. Related: 16 of the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids These Po-Zu...