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Gorgeous invitations? Yep. In budget? Absolutely.
Read Essay →: Gorgeous invitations? Yep. In budget? Absolutely.There are some occasions that deserve more than a group text. Birthday parties, graduation celebrations, milestone anniversaries, holiday gatherings, and…
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The best glasses for active families, from goodr
Read Essay →: The best glasses for active families, from goodrBack-to-school doesn’t just mean fresh notebooks and new sneakers. It also means soccer tournaments, cross-country meets, tennis lessons, bike rides,…
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Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel’s Labels
Read Essay →: Our pro-mom back-to-school tip each year: Mabel’s LabelsBack-to-school shopping gets a lot of attention for backpacks, sneakers, and new clothes, but the unsung hero of a successful…
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The best tech to get your family organized this school year
Read Essay →: The best tech to get your family organized this school yearMy husband and I are both educators, and our middle- to college-age kids are all in different schools this year.…
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The “self care” you might be overlooking
Read Essay →: The “self care” you might be overlookingTaking care of yourself doesn’t stop when life gets busy. Between careers, kids, commitments, and the endless list of things…
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Bissell cleans everything from pet hair to playground dirt
Read Essay →: Bissell cleans everything from pet hair to playground dirtIf your pets rule the house (and let’s be honest—they probably do), you’ll want to know about the newest addition…
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The best back-to-school tech for teens
Read Essay →: The best back-to-school tech for teensBack-to-school shopping isn’t just about notebooks and sneakers anymore. For today’s teens, the right tech can make studying easier, staying…
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NON-essential dorm room items your college student will totally love
Read Essay →: NON-essential dorm room items your college student will totally loveWe’ve seen a million posts about dorm room essentials. Hey, we even have our own. That’s okay! Those are the…
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The most beautiful way to get organized: Paper Source
Read Essay →: The most beautiful way to get organized: Paper SourceThere’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to get my life together. Whether that actually happens is another…
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My Skylight Calendar definitely lives up to the hype
Read Essay →: My Skylight Calendar definitely lives up to the hypeI’ve been sent hundreds of samples over the years I’ve been at Cool Mom Picks—everything from perfume to tablets to…