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Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-ed

Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-ed

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Thinking : Parent

It was only a week or so ago that I was reading Carolines article about 20 free summer activities for kids, and thinking how wonderful that there were so many mentions of various events at local libraries. And then this morning, I laughed as I stumbled upon a a poorly...
20 free things to do with your kids this summer when you’re all out of ideas

20 free things to do with your kids this summer when you’re all out of ideas

by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media, Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

Anyone else searching for free things to do with your kids this summer? As the mom of a toddler who hasn’t stopped moving since 2017, I know I am. And since I want to keep the whine at bay and still budget for our vacation, I’ve set out to find the best...
9 free, fun Father’s Day printables, for the easiest gift giving ever | Father’s Day Guide 2018

9 free, fun Father’s Day printables, for the easiest gift giving ever | Father’s Day Guide 2018

by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Father's Day Gifts

If you haven’t found that perfect Father’s Day gift yet, don’t worry. You can still get tons of the amazing Father’s Day gift ideas in our Father’s Day gift guide, so there’s that. But! You can also download these free, fun...
New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn

New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn

by Liz Gumbinner | Helpful Services, Tips + Tricks

Over the years, we have had quite a few military spouses and even vets here at CMP, and we know how challenging it can be for military spouses to grow their careers. In fact, the 650,000 spouses of active duty service members are four times more likely to be...
A fresh bouquet of free printable spring coloring pages from a favorite children’s book illustrator

A fresh bouquet of free printable spring coloring pages from a favorite children’s book illustrator

by Caroline Siegrist | Kids

If spring’s taking its sweet time to arrive in your part of the country, these charming free printable spring coloring pages from children’s book illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg may help perk things up.  Because if the pastels haven’t arrived...
These 11 free Easter printables will make your egg hunt happier, your brunch table prettier, your hair shinier. (Well, the first two for sure.)

These 11 free Easter printables will make your egg hunt happier, your brunch table prettier, your hair shinier. (Well, the first two for sure.)

by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Holiday Picks

My family loves coloring eggs, egg hunts, Easter baskets, and brunch — so do I! — but I wouldn’t be sad if doing all that was about 50% easier. That’s where free Easter printables can be a huge help. Anything that can eliminate another trip to the store,...
Download these free printable Wonder activity sheets and help choose kind

Download these free printable Wonder activity sheets and help choose kind

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY

We’re all huge fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder and the 2017 Wonder movie that the book inspired. Fans as in, we all sobbed into our popcorn bowls and loved every minute.  So I was psyched to discover these free printable Wonder-themed activity sheets (PDF)...
We’re giving away $1000 worth of scooters for your whole family! Woot!

We’re giving away $1000 worth of scooters for your whole family! Woot!

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

You all know we like giving you stuff, right? Right! So to make a few families’ holidays a little more fun, we’re excited to give away $1000 worth of Micro Kickboard scooters for the whole family. How cool is that? This contest is now over. However, be...
A free printable protest poster to motivate you to keep on keepin’ on.

A free printable protest poster to motivate you to keep on keepin’ on.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

It’s time for my tween daughter’s room to get a decorating refresh, and I’ve got my eye on this this inspiring free “fight hate” printable by Vanessa at Little Gold Pixel as a starting point. Okay, so she may be a little too young for...
We’ve got 8 cool summer coloring pages for teens and tweens that they won’t roll their eyes at. (Maybe.)

We’ve got 8 cool summer coloring pages for teens and tweens that they won’t roll their eyes at. (Maybe.)

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY

We’re all about awesome printable coloring pages, especially if they’re free, and the designs are cool enough that even our most cynical teen and tween artists can appreciate them. These 8 summer coloring pages are just perfect because they celebrate the...
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