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Join The We Time Project! A little bit of community and learning. A whole lot of fun.

Join The We Time Project! A little bit of community and learning. A whole lot of fun.

by Cool Mom Staff | Entertainment + Media

It’s a year into this pandemic (like pretty much officially now), and if you’re like us, you’re longing for connection with people. Well, people not in your home. We want to do something with other people! And that’s no surprise. We’re...
6 cool ways to support indie bookstores right now. They need it…and we need them.

6 cool ways to support indie bookstores right now. They need it…and we need them.

by Caroline Siegrist | Doing Good, Entertainment + Media, Tips + Tricks

I’d like to put in a plug for supporting indie bookstores right now, even if it takes a little extra effort. I’m seeing a lot of people trying to get through this looooong February (what’s that even about?) by recommitting to reading. I mean hey,...
Add a little magic to your Valentine’s Day with Justin Willman

Add a little magic to your Valentine’s Day with Justin Willman

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

I’ve been searching for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my kids since the typical school parties and gatherings aren’t happening. Thankfully, Cool Mom Tech has a bunch of great ideas for having a virtual Valentine’s Day party...
Stream our playlist of great kids holiday music, for tunes you haven’t heard 10,000 times already

Stream our playlist of great kids holiday music, for tunes you haven’t heard 10,000 times already

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

Right about now, I’ve heard enough Run Run Rudolph to last me to next Christmas, and I’m itching to mix up our holiday music playlist with some old favorites and new-to-us tunes. So, as my gift to you, I’m sharing a brand-new Cool Mom Picks Spotify...
Stop everything and watch Debbie Allen in Dance Dreams: The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker on Netflix.

Stop everything and watch Debbie Allen in Dance Dreams: The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker on Netflix.

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Entertainment + Media, Holiday Picks

The day it was released on Netflix, I watched Shondaland’s Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, the new documentary about Debbie Allen Dance Academy and their annual production. Before I knew it, I was crying. While I danced as a child, I was never a ballet...
Explaining Hanukkah to kids: Start with this PBS documentary

Explaining Hanukkah to kids: Start with this PBS documentary

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Holiday Picks

Living in New York, I kind of take for granted that everyone knows what Hanukkah is, and we don’t need help explaining it to our kids. But last night on Twitter, I came across a thread started by a curious mom asking for documentaries or other resources to help...
We found the very best Schitt’s Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list

We found the very best Schitt’s Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media, Holiday Picks

Well of course we had to share our favorite Schitt’s Creek gifts this year! After all, you might realize that one of favorite holiday gift recommendations each year are the up-to-the-minute pop-culture gifts, like Fleabag gifts in 2019, 90’s TV pop culture...
Roald Dahl’s The Witches is great campy fun, and don’t believe anyone who says differently.

Roald Dahl’s The Witches is great campy fun, and don’t believe anyone who says differently.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

As a movie buff, I tend to be skeptical of reboots. Especially reboots of movies like Roald Dahl’s The Witches which became an instant Halloween classic in the 90s. But the 2020 version, now on HBO Max, is more of a reimagining than a reboot. And a needed one,...
How to throw a Mandalorian watch party with your family that still feels like a party

How to throw a Mandalorian watch party with your family that still feels like a party

by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media

I’m throwing everything into a Mandalorian watch party when season two launches on October 30th (whoo!). because to 2020, we haven’t had many reasons to celebrate. Of course, I’m using the word “party” loosely here — I’ll be...
Safe trick-or-treat alternatives for a very 2020 Halloween. It can still be fun, promise!

Safe trick-or-treat alternatives for a very 2020 Halloween. It can still be fun, promise!

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Kids, Party Ideas, Tips + Tricks

It’s official: I’m writing about safe trick-or-treat alternatives after weeks of putting it off. The CDC has even officially recommended against trick-or-treating during COVID-19, at least in the traditional way, and oof. I need some safe  trick-or-treat...
10 books kids and teens should read before they become movies and TV series in 2020.

10 books kids and teens should read before they become movies and TV series in 2020.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Entertainment + Media

This year, even though we haven’t been able to go to actual movie theaters, we’re still seeing plenty of great movies from home. Yay for film companies adapting! And yay for me spending less than $50 to get everyone popcorn! If you’re big on reading...
The best presidential election resources for kids: Reader Q&A

The best presidential election resources for kids: Reader Q&A

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Kids

Q: I’m looking for good resources for talking to my 11- and 12-year-olds about the presidential election, like candidate platforms that are kid-friendly reads. – Monica, via our Spawned Podcast Community. A: Well, this certainly sent me down an enjoyable rabbit...
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