by Christina Refford | Books for Kids
We’ve covered so many holiday books for kids over the years, and one thing we’ve realizes is missing: a good selection of books for children who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. While my teens may be jealous of friends who celebrate both of the big...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
If a dollhouse is on your kids’ holiday wish lists, don’t forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike dollhouses which come in lots of different styles, from...
by Christina Refford | Kid Style, Kids
Before you deck the halls, deck your girls out in the handmade, one-of-a-kind holiday dresses and skirts from one of our longtime favorite indie makers, Courtney Courtney. They’re much more comfy than a red faux-taffeta dress with scratchy white lace, we...
by Kristen Chase | Kid Style
We have to say that Vans is killing it with their collaborations lately, from Van Gogh to NASA, and now Disney Vans. Now, if these are anything like their other collections we’ve featured, they’re going to sell out pretty quickly. So, if you’re...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here Hitting the stores this Black Friday? Whether you’re braving the crowds or shopping the virtual shelves, you’ll want to keep these 6 fun toys on your radar for your holiday gift lists. From STEM...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
Each year during November, which is National Native American Heritage Month by the way, we like to take a look at some of the great resources for our kids about the Native experience. Especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Because without the Wampanoag people, there...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message from Lakeshore Learning Kids love toys — all kinds of toys — and parents love those toys when they get kids excited about learning and building skills they need through play. In fact, learning through play is how kids learn...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
Hanukkah comes early this year — December 2! — so it’s time to start gathering up ideas for cool Hanukkah gifts for kids. While of course every toy, game, accessory or gift can be wrapped up for Hanukkah, I love that we’ve been able to track...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings, Books for Kids, Doing Good
Each year on Veteran’s Day, we love finding new organizations that support the families of military service men and women. And wow, I am so thrilled to learn about United Through Reading and their 40 Million Stories campaign. This non-profit gives the more than...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message from GameStop If your family has video games, gaming systems, or pop culture tees and gifts (hey there, Fortnite fans!) on their holiday wish lists you’re going to want to check out this weekend’s huge GameStop PRO DAYS sale....
