by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media, Helpful Services, Kids, Tips + Tricks
We have always loved giving experience gifts to our kids here at Cool Mom Picks, and concert tickets or other live event tickets are at the top of our teens’ lists this year. I personally sat through several very stressful hours waiting to buy Ariana Grande...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion, Kid Style
Let’s talk about Reef—the brand that’s nailed the art of making shoes you actually want to wear every day. Whether you’re chasing kids, running errands, or sneaking in a beach weekend, Reef has that perfect mix of comfort, style, and durability that just works for...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Kids, Party Ideas, Tips + Tricks
If you’ve got teens, you know half their camera roll is selfies, group pics, and random snaps that will never make it beyond their phone. If that sounds familiar, the HP Sprocket Printer makes a great holiday gift. This tiny gadget takes all those digital memories and...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services, Kids, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Saving a few extra dollars on products and experiences your family enjoys isn’t just nice—it’s necessary the way everyday costs keep creeping up these days. Let’s be honest, finding space in your budget for a date night or a family outing isn’t...
by Cool Mom Team | DIY, Food + Recipes, Kids, Kitchen + Dining
If you’ve ever tried to bake with your kids, you know it’s equal parts adorable and chaotic. There’s flour everywhere, someone’s eating raw batter, and you’re wondering why you thought this was a “fun family activity.” If that sounds familiar (and stressful) then...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
If you’ve got a gymnast, dancer, or cheerleader in the house, you already know the leotard struggle is real. Between constant practices, sweaty tumble sessions, and the never-ending laundry cycle, most leos barely survive a month. Enter Destira—the brand that actually...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion, Party Ideas, Shoppable, Style + Beauty
Believe it or not, it’s actually not to early to start thinking about what to wear to your BFF’s annual holiday party, your child’s Christmas concert at school, or your mother-in-law’s formal Christmas Eve dinner party. December is already busy...
by Cool Mom Team | DIY, Kid Style, Kids, Toys + Playthings
Okay, mama, let’s be honest: Halloween is creeping up, and your kids are already bouncing off the walls with excitement (and probably sugar from your hidden candy stash). But before you drown in costume glitter and candy wrappers, let me toss a magical idea your way —...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor, DIY, Party Ideas, Tips + Tricks
Finding ways to make your home festive this Halloween—without any sticker shock—feels like a win. So, have you thought of Dollar Tree? You might be surprised by their cute, spooky decor, without any budget stress. In fact, their prices are so good that you don’t...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style, Kids, School Gear, Tips + Tricks
Alright, parents—grab your coffee, because we need to talk about something: Gymboree’s Fall Sale. Yes, the one where your kids’ closets go from “meh” to magic in five seconds flat, with enough money left over to hire that photographer for family photos you’ve...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel, Kids, Tips + Tricks
Planning a family trip to Italy sounds just about perfect—until you realize how tough it is to find a destination that works for both the kids and your sanity. Real luxury is finding a hotel that handles the details, so you can spend less time coordinating and more...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kids, Storage + Organization, Toys + Playthings
You know that drawer full of toys your toddler outgrew in two weeks—the stuff you swore would keep them busy and now they never play with? It’s frustrating, right? We’ve got good news: Lovevery stage-based toy kits for children ages 1-4, get back lost...