One Cool Thing: The perfect striped summer beach tote. On sale!

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Our friends at Able just extended their Memorial Week sale on all of their leather goods, accessories, and clothing that give back in meaningful ways. So of course…I browse. The one item that caught my eye instantly: The perfect striped summer canvas beach...

Theraderm Cool Skin: A must-have for sunburn season (and beyond) | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Style + Beauty, Beauty + Cosmetics

This is a sponsored message on behalf of Theraderm  With summer right around the corner, that means it’s sunburn season too, which can totally stop a family vacation or beach trip in its tracks. You probably already know how important aftercare can be to help...

We found 8 stylish beach coverups for summer. Let’s get out there, already!

by Kate Etue | Fashion

After a year of extremely limited social outings, I’m ready to be at the pool all the time. But, last year I also had skin cancer (I’m okay!), so in order to be safe with my very fair skin I’ll need to stay covered up. I’ve been searching...

10 fashionable beach totes we absolutely love this summer

by Kate Etue | Fashion

Summer is officially here, and for those of you who are hoping to spend most of your time around the pool or at the beach…we’ve found some of the most fashionable beach totes to elevate your summer style. I know, you probably don’t immediately think...

The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings

When I saw the FUNBOY pool floats my pool envy grew three sizes, because, a flamingo? Flaming lips? A rainbow unicorn? I need to have these in my life right now. And not just because they’re freaking cool. They actually give back in an amazing way too. These...

The absolute best wagon for families, from infant to big kid. And I’ve tried a lot of them.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I currently have…oh, probably 5 wagons in my garage. It’s overkill, for sure. I have the awkward and bulky molded plastic wagons that don’t fit easily in your car (sorry, sentimental Radio Flyer). I have the fold-down fabric wagons from the athletic...

Here are our favorite mineral sunscreens: 3 splurges and 3 saves, all safer than chemical sunscreens

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

If you’ve seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought  — for you or the environment — you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I started using a...

Can you go swimming during your period? You can with PantyProp.

by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Having grown up in a time that lots of girls couldn’t go swimming during our periods, it’s so nice to see brands taking on that issue. Even if you’re wearing a tampon, lots of girls and women have a heavy enough flow that the thought of an accident...

Everything you need to know about a family vacation at Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

When a local yoga studio owned by a couple of friends of mine mentioned they were doing a yoga retreat with discounted rates at Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Oahu, I jumped at the opportunity to join. Hawaii is one of my favorite places, and I was thrilled to be...

The most stylish summer totes under $50 right now, for the beach and beyond

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Fashion

Along with cool sunnies, a good beach read and sunscreen with a high SPF, the perfect summer tote is an important summer essential. It needs to be big enough to hold everything you (and your kids) will need for a day out, be durable enough to handle some sand and sea,...