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10 creative Advent calendars for 2018 that make the Christmas countdown even more fun.

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Holiday Picks

We’ve had so much find finding creative 2018 Advent calendars for kids. And even if you don’t think the holiday season needs more presents and candy (agree to disagree), I think you might change your mind when you see these awesome calendars. Whether your...

7 tips to start caring for (gulp) aging skin: Confessions of a 40-something

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics, Tips + Tricks

I have been blessed my whole life with the gift of “can I see your ID please, Miss?” skin. (All credit goes to my mom and grandmother for that one.) But now for the first time, I am grappling with — cue the horror movie music — aging skin. I...

Introducing esthechoc: Skincare disguised as delicious dark chocolate | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Beauty + Cosmetics, Food + Recipes

This is a sponsored post from esthechoc. You certainly know about the benefits of dark chocolate and now there’s one more: After 10 years of extensive research, scientists have developed a new anti-aging skincare solution that happens to come in the form of...

Dozens of creative last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that won’t seem last minute at all

by Delilah S. Dawson | Valentine's Day

You’re almost out of time, lover. Good news: We’ve rounded up creative last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that will remind your honey how much you love them every day. Even if you also have to love them enough to pay a ton for quick shipping. Going the extra mile,...

10 fancy chocolate boxes for Valentine’s Day that will blow your mind

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

Look, I’m never turning down that heart-shaped box from the drugstore, but nothing says I really, really love you like artisan chocolates made with natural ingredients, crazy good chocolate, and somebody’s hands instead of a machine. Trust me, these fancy...

Forget waxy chocolate. Gourmet gelt is here!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes, Holiday Picks

Gold coins are a must for Hanukkah, but you don’t have to settle for the waxy ones at the store that make your teeth itch. Check out these six amazing kinds of gourmet gelt and revel in quality ingredients, fair trade cocoa, and posh packaging. There’s...

9 outrageous snack recipes kids will love with one very special secret ingredient.

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

I have a confession: I’m a recovering cereal addict. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and have on occasion—and, would eat it at every snack time if I could. As would my kids. In fact, cereal is one my of our secret ingredients when making a few of...

120+ easy Valentine’s Day recipes, drinks and last-minute DIY treats you’re going to love

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