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Black Friday shopping: 6 holiday toys to have on your radar this weekend | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, 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...

14 fun and easy Halloween crafts for prechoolers

by Kate Etue | DIY

We always love fun Halloween craft projects for our preschoolers and little kids, because it’s one way to get them excited about Halloween that’s (generally) non-caloric. And we’re all about keeping it real with easy crafts because, hey, we’re...

This Ruth Bader Ginsburg paint-by-numbers kit is the craft of the year

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Ever since Ruth Bader Ginsburg pledged to remain on the Supreme Court until at least turning 90, she’s solidified her role even further as a heroic icon to so many of us. As if such a thing were even possible! So of course I fell in love with this Notorious RBG...

50 screen-free activities for kids to do over summer break, indoors and out

by Kate Etue | DIY, Kids

So many parents are looking for fresh ideas for screen-free activities for kids, particularly now that it’s summer. And I get it! I mean, it’s not even the end of June, and I’ve heard it 100 times already: Can I play screens for a little while? As...

A modern, small-space art solution for crafty kids

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

My kids’ grandparents regularly ask what cool, creative gifts they can give them at the holidays (because we have awesome grandparents), and this year I’m putting Playpa play paper on our list without a doubt. I just discovered this huge roll of coloring...

Beyond Waldo: 6 gorgeously artful look-and-find books for kids

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’m lucky to have a job that allows me to the opportunity to preview countless kids’ books each year. But admittedly, it often feels like a neverending stream of the same-old. However recently, I’ve noticed a trend of well-designed, beautifully...

Free printable posters to empower our children with favorite quotes from strong women.

by Cool Mom Staff | Art + Decor, DIY

We’re all such fans of the wonderful work of maker, designer and crafter Ursula Rosien of KRAFT&MINT design. So when we connected to discuss creating a series of free printable inspirational posters just for our kids, a whole lot of lightbulbs went off. With...

#DrawingWhileBlack: Prints from 5 amazing Black children’s book illustrators and artists you will fall in love with.

by Georgette Gilmore | Art + Decor

Thanks to a 19-year-old artist who originated the hashtag, the #DrawingWhileBlack campaign on social media caught on and became a veritable treasure trove of art on Twitter. I watched in real time thrilled to discover the talents of hundreds of Black artists and...

TONS of free printable coloring pages from top libraries + museums…but hurry!

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

My printer is no stranger to the many free printable coloring pages it churns out for my kids, and if you know what I’m talking about, then joy of joys! You can currently get access to dozens and dozens of free printable coloring pages from top libraries,...

8 awesome inspirational prints for little boys who could use some empowerment too.

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor

As a mom-to-be, I’ve been looking for some inspirational prints for boys that I can hang on the nursery walls. After all, I’ve already started my campaign to create a compassionate son, starting with the essential feminist onesie, which was the first item...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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