by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Let’s get real: even if your kids are officially too old for the toddler aisle, spring hits and suddenly everyone wants to be outside—and you actually want that too. Enter Little Tikes, the MVP of outdoor play that somehow manages to keep kids moving, laughing, and...
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 | 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...
by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Gift Guide, Kid Style, Kids, Toys + Playthings
Let’s be real—Halloween costumes are cute (until your kid changes their mind the night before), candy is fun (until the sugar crash), and trick-or-treating is a blast (until you’re carrying your preschooler four whole blocks home). But you know what your kid will...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings, Easter Gifts
While we’re all for jellybeans, affordable chocolate bunnies, and Peeps of every color, if you’re looking for creative, affordable Easter basket ideas beyond candy, we’ve got you covered! In fact, this year we’re sharing 35 incredibly cool...
by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Gift Guide, Toys + Playthings
Personalized gifts for kids are an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That extra touch of personalization really makes these gifts stand out. That said, if you do want to buy a personalized gift for...
by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Gift Guide, Toys + Playthings
Each year, we love putting together a list of affordable holiday gifts for kids under $15 to go with our list of 60+ holiday gifts for adults under $15. It’s nice to know there are plenty of affordable gifts that still seem like big deals to kids, tweens, and...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Gift Guides, Toys + Playthings
With the holidays coming up, finding that perfect gift for the music lovers in your life doesn’t have to be a struggle. Guitar Center has an incredible selection of musical instruments, equipment, and accessories—plus holiday deals that make it easy to get something...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Toys + Playthings
If you’re looking for a fun new outdoor toy for summer, we have plenty of backyard swings and water toys to check out. And now there’s one more: This giant Connect Four game (technically, “Four in a Row Connect Game”) that’s been spotted...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale, and let’s be honest, we’re all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we were all stuck...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
While our team did a great job putting together graduation gifts for high school seniors, and sharing gift books for grads of all ages, I just stumbled on one more super cool graduation gift I had to share: Personalized Squishmallows. (And here is where my 17-year-old...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
You’ve got to admit, it helps motivate the kids to get outside and active when you have cool backyard swings for them to play with. My own kids have all enjoyed hanging out on some new swings we’ve installed to update the old swing set. My four-year-old...
