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How these chalkboard t-shirts are encouraging kids’ creativity – and their activism.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Kid Fashion

When I discovered the Chalk of the Town t-shirts at Toy Fair 2018, I was so excited! The basics: chalkboard shapes like talk bubbles or hearts on a tee, that kids can write on with chalk markers, wash…then start all over again. Right away, I exclaimed that my...

At a time we need more feel-good stories, you should see what this hospital is doing for kids with special needs. | sponsored message

by Cool Mom Staff | Doing Good

This is a sponsored message from St. Mary’s Kids At a time that we are all looking for the helpers, and trying to find goodness in the world, St. Mary’s Kids is providing it daily for thousands of kids. And while some children’s hospitals may be...

Artworking honoring the diverse women whose shoulders we all stand on.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Doing Good

Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women’s March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for my kids. But as much as...

Family ideas for making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day of service, not just a day off.

by Lexi Petronis | Doing Good

Over the years, we’ve shared some of our favorite activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Reading outstanding kids’ books about activism, getting messy with some inspirational family craft projects (we’re still loving this DIY mural), or seeking...

This hospital cares for children with special needs, and they need you. | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Doing Good

This is a sponsored message from St. Mary’s HealthCare System for Children Families with children who have special needs, or have been hospitalized for an illness or injury, face so many challenges. And this season, there are so many organizations asking for...

Join us and Daymaker in making a holiday special for a child in need.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Holiday Picks

When we discovered the remarkable org, Daymaker, Kate literally rushed for a chance to share their website with our readers. Click over and you’ll see throngs of gift wish lists for low-income and at-risk kids, often put together (for a holiday surprise!) by the...

The gift for the kid who has everything: A stylish clothing subscription box that gives back

by Georgette Gilmore | Doing Good, Kid Fashion

We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14. What’s especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new item of clothing will be...

Cool apparel and gifts that support our national parks. Now more than ever.

by Kate Etue | Doing Good, Kids

Ken Burns called our national park system, “America’s Best Idea.” And I have to say, the president’s decision yesterday to eliminate more protected public land than ever before in US history — nearly 2 million acres — is absolutely...

3 organizations that let you send heartfelt holiday cards to kids who need them most

by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Doing Good, Holiday Picks

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re 100% for you donating whatever money, time, and resources you can the causes you care about most. And we know there are a lot of them. While you’re at it, consider another group that could benefit from your love: Kids spending...

Attend this cancer charity gala…from the comfort of your own home.

by Georgette Gilmore | Doing Good

Thursday night is the annual gala to raise money for Lolly’s Locks, a non-profit that’s donated nearly 500 fabulous wigs to women around the country going through cancer treatment. But this year there’s something new about it: You can stay on the...

Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!

Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

We started Cool Mom Picks in 2006 to help make life cooler, easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun for parents of all kinds.

Trivia: It was called Cool Mom Sh*t for the first two days. (Yeah, we rethought that.)

We had no idea our site would grow to become a major lifestyle network, that we'd end up sharing our finds with the TODAY Show and Martha Stewart, that we'd be able to make a real difference for so many small businesses and women-run companies, or that we'd end up with an incredible community of the coolest readers on the planet. (If we do say so ourselves).

But we did.

And we still love what we do every single day.

We're so glad you're here.