Funky lunch – that’s a good thing

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

I do not have six million free hours in my day but if I did, I just might consider turning my kids’ sandwich into a giraffe. Or a caterpillar. Or Sponge Bob. Just because I could. And if I were to do that kind of a thing, I would have to hit the website Funky...

Back to school dresses that go way beyond dresses

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Yes, I know that the dresses from Pink Chicken are not the least expensive in all the land, but I’ll tell you why I love them beyond nearly anything else in my girls’ wardrobe:They’re well made, the styles are adorable and I can toss them in the wash...

Backpacks and lunch boxes and monograms oh my.

by Cool Mom Team | School Gear

So okay, we’ve been fawning over Dante Beatrix way too much lately. First it was their fabulous eco-backpacks made out of 100% recycled bottles which now come in little kid sizes. Then it was their adorable wheelie bags for kids. Next up it was their super cute...

Back to school discount codes? Yep, we’ve got them.

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

Back to school shopping is rarely cheap (we know, we know) which is why we’ve made an effort to secure you mamas exclusive discounts on our back to school shopping guide. For starters:Our premier sponsor, Moxie Kids is offering $10 off orders of their fabulous...

The Cool Mom Picks Back to School Shopping Guide! It’s here!

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

We know there are still a few beach days in your future, but consider this your gentle reminder that the first day of preschool, kindergarten or beyond is just around the bend. But, don’t worry, we’ve got your back and have put together our third annual...

Eco-friendly lunches are in the bag

by Betsy | School Gear

I don’t even want to think about how many plastic sandwich bags I go through a month. Every day my son takes at least two or three in his lunch bag, and I’ve felt it’s either use a disposable sandwich bag or buy the much more expensive pre-packaged...

Recession shopping tip: Last season it was new, this season it’s a sale

by Mir | School Gear

If you’ve been known to lust after designer backpacks and dream of sending your kid back to school in impeccable style, but can’t quite bring yourself to face the designer price tag, I have some great news. Now’s a great time to buy those gorgeous...

The back to school sneakers for climbing a tree or cutting a rug

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

While all of the trend forecasting is pointing to the 80s for fall, I’m loving the 80s-meets-50s footwear mashup of the new Keds saddle shoe sneaker, right in time for back to school shopping.It’s that rare hybrid that’s got all the comfort and...

Rolling with Dante Beatrix

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

We’re already huge fans of the kids’ backpacks from Dante Beatrix as we already revealed (again) this week, so it’s not surprising that they’ve got some new items we’re adding to the must-have-it-NOW-NOW-NOW list. First of all, their new...

Cute preschooler backpacks? – Reader Q&A

by Cool Mom Team | School Gear

Help! I am about to send my 3-year-old off to preschool this year and I am looking for a cute backpack in her size, minus the TV characters. Any suggestions? – JessicaYour preparedness is inspiring, Jessica. I just checked the calendar and my soon-to-be...