by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks
It can be hard to find gifts that really make an impression, which is why we love personalized gifts so much: They let the receiver know that this was picked specifically for them. And like our 20 unique personalized gifts for kids, this list covers personalized gifts...
by Christina Refford | Gift Guides, Holiday Picks
No matter how long you’ve had a mother-in-law in your life, finding a perfect gift for your mother-in-law can be so hard. Especially when she’s a VIP member of your family. While some mothers-in-law are verrrrry specific with the kinds of gifts they like,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Gift Guides, Holiday Picks
Over the last two years, I’ve browsed Oprah’s Favorite Things List of holiday gifts so thoroughly that I started a tradition here of sharing my favorites from her favorites. And you liked them! So much so, it can even be hard to get your hands on some of...
by Cool Mom Staff | Gift Guides, Holiday Picks
Each year, we love sharing our favorite affordable gift ideas for everyone on your list, and this year, we’ve gone back to one of our most popular guides and updated it fresh for 2023. Behold: 60+ incredible gift ideas under $15 for adults — none of them...
by Kate Etue | DIY, Holiday Picks
Every year, we love to find the best handmade, DIY holiday gifts for the kids to make for all the VIPs in their lives. Even if we’re not the craftiest people on the block, we love to give out DIY holiday gifts that feel more personal. (Not that our Holiday Gift...
by Christina Refford | Doing Good, Holiday Picks
This Giving Tuesday, there is no shortage of worthy organizations to support. From Veterans charities, to those trying to help civilians in need in Israel and Gaza, to the organizations pushing back against the ongoing threat of gun violence in our local...
by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
Each year we share the best Black Friday deals online to help you manage your time, your budget, and get back to family faster. Here, find the big brands we can’t resist along with the small businesses we love. (And tomorrow for Small Business Saturday,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Holiday Picks
I first discovered ABLE on a trip to Ethiopia 11 years ago and was so taken with their mission to help lift women out of poverty with dignity by teaching them a trade crafting beautiful items for fair wages, health care, and educational opportunities. Fun fact: Since...
by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings
If you’re looking for some cool, truly unique personalized gifts for kids this year, we totally understand. Personalized gifts for kids are easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That extra touch of...
by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks
With Hanukkah coming up early on December 8, it’s time to share some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in 2023 — that actually are Hanukkah gifts. Because for the past year, and especially right now, a lot of us are really thinking about what it means to...
by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks
We couldn’t put together a gift guide this year without including the best gifts for Taylor Swift fans, right? Whether or not you’re a Swiftie yourself, you probably know someone who is–like my niece who was at the rainiest rain show that ever rain...
by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks
If you enjoy counting down the days to Christmas as much as we do, you’ll want to grab one of these fantastic 2023 Advent calendars ASAP! The best ones get scooped up fast. And while the holidays may seem very far away right now, experience tells us that...
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