by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
Even though we’ve lived in Atlanta for almost five years, we’ve yet to explore all this area has to offer. And really, the idea of a quick weekend trip without a long car drive is really attractive when funds are low and you’re chasing after a bunch...
by Christina Refford | Family Travel
Spring is in the air (hooray!) which means summer can’t be all that far behind. And while the word “summer camp” still fills my head with images of gimp and campfires, your kids’ options now go way beyond the camps of my youth, with specialty...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
I just got back from a four days at Disney, all expenses paid…by me. Phew. All I can say is, if you’re going to shell out the small fortune to take your children on the vacation of their dreams, you’d best enjoy it ourselves with the help of these...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
When my husband decided that he wanted to take a family ski vacation, I was a little hesitant. With four kids who have never seen more than a few inches of snow, we were less than prepared with cold weather kids’ gear. And the thought of finding accommodations...
by Stephanie Mayers | Family Travel
I have a soft spot for stitch art and it’s not just because I live in the embroidery capital of the world (yes, there is such a place). As a gal who can’t even sew a button onto a pair of pants, I greatly admire those patient enough to create detailed...
by Christina Refford | Family Travel
One of the biggest resolutions we’re seeing this year is a commitment to spend more quality time with family. The reality is that even for a homeschooling mom like me, our lives are so busy and interests so varied, we have just as much difficulty wrangling...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
Growing up on the East Coast, our family beach vacations were always limited to the Jersey Shore (no, not that one), where the beaches were crowded and the water was pretty cold, even in the dead of summer. It wasn’t until I was living in the Deep South and met...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
If you’re a NYC area parent in need an adult night this week (and who doesn’t?) we have a fabulous idea for you –the annual PS8 Author’s Night to Celebrate Reading Monday night at Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO. Stop by for very fun night of...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
At a time when every American town is starting to look like every other American town, with the same clothing stores, coffee shops (ahem) and fast food chains, it’s nice to know there’s one that’s still alive with a fierce independent spirit, small...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
I still remember so vividly the courageous story of Elizabeth Glaser, her children, and their own public fight with AIDS 20 years ago. She was the first person to reach out to Congress, in fact, on behalf of children afflicted with the disease. So I’m thrilled...
by Stephanie Mayers | Family Travel
If you’ve seen our posts about our favorite subscription box gifts for moms,,book subscription boxes for kids of all ages, and cool subscription gifts made for men and dads, you’ll recognize that monthly subscriptions are all the rage. And now,...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
If you’re a NYC mom or mom-to-be, you’ll want to clear your calendar one day this weekend for the New Parents Expo at Pier 92, hosted by our friends at New York Family Magazine.You’ll find more than 100 exhibitors featuring the best brands and...
