Everyday Bravery Pins by Emily McDowell: Because sometimes just getting out of bed deserves a medal
There’s a reason why we love artist Emily McDowell so much. She has this way of taking exactly what we’re thinking and turning it into sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching quotes that turn into wonderful gifts and greeting cards. And her new Everyday...
Barre Workouts: What’s the difference between Pure Barre and Barre3?
I spent a few solid months tightening up my buns thanks to Barre3 barre workouts a couple of years ago, so when I decided to hit the workout circuit again after a very long summer hiatus, I gave Pure Barre a try instead (thanks to a very tempting new client special)....
Sleep anxiety in kids: 5 solutions for big kid sleep issues that really work
I still remember celebrating when I was finally out of the baby and toddler no-sleep days, only to discover that I had a big kid with sleep anxiety. Once I realized the incentive of Star Wars Legos wasn’t keeping him in his bed through the night, I knew it was a...
National Voter Registration Day: Helpful resources to get you to the polls this November
The election is just over a month away, and what better time to check your voter registration status than on National Voter Registration Day? If you can’t make any of their hundreds of events across the country today, you can easily hop online to get the voter...
All the favorite people in your life, written in stars.
We’ve always been fond of mom jewelry that doesn’t look like mom jewelry, and hooray for us, there have been no shortage of beautiful options over the years. From braille jewelry to roman numeral necklaces, we’ve seen it all. And now, this custom...
I see London, I see France, I see your new favorite underpants.
We haven’t been shy about talking about our underwear here on Cool Mom Picks, which means you might already know that we’re big Hanky Panky fans. And so, I just had to share my new favorite style that I recently discovered on a shopping trip. Related:...
Honest election diapers for bipartisan babies
Now your baby’s bottom can get political this election season with these limited edition Honest election diapers that are eco-friendly and bipartisan-friendly, too. (Great for split households.) Related: Get political with these new TOMS shoes We’ve been...
Primal Pit Paste review: A natural deodorant that really works. Really. Stop making that face.
If we’re going to talk about natural deodorant, there’s no way it’s not going to get a little TMI up in here, which I’m okay with if you’re okay with. Because if you’re like me, you’ve had to use the strongest deodorant...
6 driving distractions people without kids will never understand
Whether you’re hitting the road for Labor Day weekend, or you’re back in the saddle as your kids’ own personal Uber driver, we parents know that driving with kids in the car comes with its own special challenges. Let’s just say it can be…...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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