by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
Each year we share the best Black Friday deals online to help you manage your time, your budget, and get back to family faster. Here, find the big brands we can’t resist along with the small businesses we love. (And tomorrow for Small Business Saturday,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Holiday Picks
I first discovered ABLE on a trip to Ethiopia 11 years ago and was so taken with their mission to help lift women out of poverty with dignity by teaching them a trade crafting beautiful items for fair wages, health care, and educational opportunities. Fun fact: Since...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Style + Beauty
I was just poking around for stylish trench coats for my fall wardrobe, when a @coolmompicks Instagram follower (hey Alyson!) DM’d me with a question — she was looking for trench coats as well. Only she offered a few must-haves in her request: “More...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
Last year, a colleague with an “in” in the designer shoe world tipped me off that puffy textured sandals, woven textures and braided straps were going to be hot for spring/summer. I blink and whoa — sure enough, they’ve been flooding the...
by Liz Gumbinner | Style + Beauty
While I’d love to buy a ton of things at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, I try to be smart about it. That means besides one or two things I’ve had my eye on, I stick with items that I already love and need refreshing. Especially when they’re the...
by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts
In our 2023Â Father’s Day Gift Guide, we’re excited to share a fantastic selection of our favorite Father’s Day gifts under $20. Because we know that you don’t have to spend a ton to get some amazing Father’s Day gifts. We’ve truly...
by Cool Mom Staff | Beauty + Cosmetics
This is a sponsored message from Style Edit These days, it’s hard to find the time, money and energy to hit the salon and touch up your color — or maybe you’re waiting until your roots grow in just a teeny bit more. Enter the cult-favorite, beauty...
by Cool Mom Staff | Cards + Stationery, Holiday Picks, Tech CMP-Style
This is a sponsored message from American Greetings If you love sending real holiday cards but hate the hassle of printing, finding postage and mailing — basically all of us — you’re going to love Creatacard from AmericanGreetings.com. It’s one...
by Cool Mom Staff | Kid Fashion
This is a sponsored message for Generation Joy When parents say we need need basics for our kids, we don’t mean basic basics. They have to be soft and comfy so kids wear them, high-quality and durable so kids can wear them a lot, and of course stylish. Because...
by Caroline Siegrist | Baby, Kid Fashion, Tips + Tricks
Lately I’ve been on the hunt for the best websites for kids’ consignment clothes and trying to compare them to help me find the best option for my own needs. Buying gently pre-owned clothes is more sustainable, for one thing, plus kids grow so fast! I know...