by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Tips + Tricks
Are you in snow day hell, stuck inside with antsy kids, looking for some fun ideas besides staring at your Instagram Stories? We feel you! Don’t lose your mind looking for great snow day activities; start with these ideas, newly updated for 2018. We’ve got...
by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Holiday Picks
The holidays and gift cards go hand-in-hand, especially if you’re a busy last-minute shopper like so many of us, or you’re shopping for a picky relative who really just wants to choose their own gifts! But still, you want to make those gift cards a little...
by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Holiday Picks
When we came across these and including them in our  Holiday Gift Guide to great DIY gift ideas, it’s because we knew they belonged on the Christmas tree of every self-respecting unicorn lover. Or anyone who needs a little boost from a joyful trifecta of...
by Lexi Petronis | Holiday Picks, Tips + Tricks
I was really excited to spend a little time looking for easy, creative holiday gift wrapping ideas, especially as someone who blames her lackluster holiday gift wrapping on the kids (shhh). I’ve always wanted the gifts to look festive and pretty; I think...
by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Holiday Picks
‘Tis the season for finding new ornaments for the tree, so this year I’ve put together 7 of the coolest origami ornament tutorials for kids and teens to get their craft on. From super simple angels to regal golden elephants, these are such cool...
by Lexi Petronis | Holiday Picks
Who could use the gift of laughter during the holidays — especially these holidays, at the end of a very stressful year? Everyone, that’s who. That’s why I love the idea of getting my friends funny holiday hostess holiday gifts for all my upcoming...
by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Holiday Picks
If you’re clean out of gift ideas after shopping for everyone in your family and inner circle, print out the ultimate pack of printable holiday gift tags from Caravan Shoppe, and then throw a few items in your Amazon cart. They not only make it so easy to put...
by Kate Etue | DIY, Holiday Picks
This year’s DIY slime craze isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, if my kids’ obsession is any indicator. So when I saw this DIY Santa Slime tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids I knew I had to bookmark it. Honestly, how brilliant is this as a gift idea...
by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Doing Good, Holiday Picks
On this Giving Tuesday, we’re 100% for you donating whatever money, time, and resources you can the causes you care about most. And we know there are a lot of them. While you’re at it, consider another group that could benefit from your love: Kids spending...
by Georgette Gilmore | Holiday Picks
Every year, Cool Mom Picks searches high and low for all kinds of the coolest Advent calendars for our homes so that our families — and yours! — can make that countdown to Christmas more fun. And this year, we’re back. Right in time! If you like to have a little...