by Liz Gumbinner | Storage + Organization
A few years ago we fell in love with the MomAgenda School Year Journals, so much so that I raved about them everywhere, from my own kids’ classes to the TODAY show (where I also confessed my inability to maintain even a baby book). So I thought it was so clever...
by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping, School Gear
The summer is almost officially over and that means one thing: The launch of our sixth annual Back to School Shopping Guide, featuring close to 150 goodies that will help make your little and big kids’ school year the coolest one yet. You’ll find...
by Christina Refford | Kid Style
When I go shopping for three kids’ clothes for Back to School—or “fall” as we homeschoolers call it—I am always on the lookout for cool, unique styles that my kids won’t see on all of their peers but that won’t also blow...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
Once again, we’re super happy to be working with Old Navy–and not just because it’s so fun/weird to see Jason Priestly in their new TV ads. If you haven’t checked out their insanely good sale online yet (seriously, there is a lot under $10 and...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style
We get kind of excited when we find any cool boys clothes, as you well know, and even more so when we find great boys clothes on sale. Especially when they’re from from one of our favorite shops–and CMP sponsors–Red 21 Boys. Here, just a few of the...
by Liz Gumbinner | School Gear
I learned the hard way, as have many parents, that if you buy a cheap backpack for your kid, even your toddler, you will be buying a second (and possibly third) backpack before the school year is through. So now I look for good quality, functionality, and still a cute...
by Christina Refford | School Gear
Between summer camp and school, tossing an ice pack in with a sandwich, apple and yogurt is pretty much a no-brainer at this point. But when you consider that not all lunch boxes and ice packs are made for each other, there are plenty of times when I hesitate to pack...
by Eva Glettner | School Gear
I take backpack shopping very seriously. My kids are hard on their stuff, so by the time spring rolls around, we may need to upgrade what seemed so new and fresh in the fall. I need something durable but slightly more kid friendly than an industrial strength...
by Stephanie Slate | Uncategorized
Now that the kids are fully back in school, that means unfortunately, there are a lot of teachers out there thinking about all the out-of-pocket money they’re going to have to start spending on their classrooms. Which, if you ask me, is just plain wrong. But...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
I will be honest, I don’t tend to think of Jacadi as my first back-to-school shopping destination. The name has become synonymous with gorgeous French baby and kids clothing–but also with expensive French baby and kids clothing. However when I took a look...
