PJ Feinstein, Author at Cool Mom Picks

11 really fun Thanksgiving printables, from activity books and coloring pages for the kids, to table decor that makes you smile.

Even though Thanksgiving is a pretty low-key holiday for a lot of us — more about food, friends and family and football than anything too fancy — I love how kids tend to get excited about celebrating every holiday. And about decorating everything and...

9 super easy DIY Halloween treat bags for kids that beat carrying a boring pillow case

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

The house is decorated, there’s candy in the pantry for trick-or-treaters, and your children’s Halloween costumes have been planned for a month. Think you’re set for October 31? Well, have you considered what your kids will use for Halloween treat...

9 really creative but still easy last-minute Halloween costumes for kids. Hey, we’re busy too.

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

I like to think of Halloween as an equal opportunity holiday; you don’t actually need to be a crafting maven to come up with the best costume. Even procrastinators can throw together last-minute Halloween costumes using (mostly) everyday items around your house,...

12 adorable winter jackets to keep your kids warm and dry: Reader Q & A

by PJ Feinstein | Kid Fashion

Hey, Cool Mom Picks: Any good recommendations for a waterproof winter jacket for my preschooler? I’m starting to realize it’s probably going to get cold on the East Coast fast! Thanks! – Leah, via the Cool Mom Picks Facebook page UPDATE: Please see...

9 easy Halloween crafts for preschoolers with just the right amount of spookiness

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

It’s that time of year that we’re all digging up all sorts of easy Halloween craft ideas for kids to share with you. And yet I’ve said it before (and I’m sure I’ll say it again): I’m not a very crafty mom. I hardly ever have the...

Easy hair tutorials: Update your basic ponytail with these braids, buns, and twists

by PJ Feinstein | Beauty + Cosmetics

Sitting in a Brooklyn hair salon at the start of the summer, I agreed to let my stylist chop my long hair into a trendy lob on one condition: I still needed to be able to pull it back into a ponytail. Because with two kids under the age of four, I don’t get to wash...

Documentaries to watch with kids about other kids: 6 entertaining and thought-provoking films we love

by PJ Feinstein | Entertainment + Media

Here’s an idea: The next time your kids ask (politely, of course) to watch their favorite movie — as in, the animated feature or superhero flick they’ve seen a million times — why not suggest a documentary instead? Now before you roll your eyes...

10 cool printable chore charts to motivate kids of all ages to clean up. Even your toddlers.

by PJ Feinstein | DIY, Tips + Tricks

Have your kids been slacking on their daily chores lately? Or really, have you been slacking on enforcing them? First, give yourself a break; summer just unofficially ended. Second, I’ve got help for you: download one of these cool printable chore charts for...

9 beautifully designed inspirational quote art prints for when you need a pep talk. From yourself.

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor

I’d like to preface this post by saying that I know inspiration quote art prints aren’t everybody’s jam. Kristen, for example, prefers funny inspirational quotes for her walls. Her picks are hysterical, but I admit that when I’m in the middle...

How to decorate plain sneakers: 9 DIY crazy cool sneaker makeovers for your white canvas kicks

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

Labor Day is around the corner, which means this is your last week to wear those white canvas sneakers until next Memorial Day if you’re a traditionalist. Personally, I’m not, so I’ll be sporting my white Converse low-tops until my toes crave the...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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