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One of our favorite teacher gifts is back: the 2017 Children’s Book Week poster and gifts!

One of my very favorite teacher gifts is here! The 2017 Children’s Book Week poster, and all the fun accompanying gifts. Each year, this is one of my go-to gifts for the special teachers or librarians who have fostered a love of reading in my kids. And I...

Gap just launched a Star Wars 40th anniversary collection and we are here for it!

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Fashion

While I want to be a little cynical about the brand new GAP collection of Star Wars 40th anniversary clothes and accessories for kids and adults, that just launched today I have to admit here…it’s awesome. Like, design snob seal of approval awesome....

The Wipebook dry erase notebook: One random office supply gift your kids will absolutely love.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, For the Menfolk, Toys + Playthings

My kids are obsessed with their dry erase boards (it’s the little things, you know?). In fact, my daughter has figured out she can use the dry erase markers on her glossy coloring book covers and wipe those down too. Now, they’re playing games like teacher...

We can’t wait to read our way through this 100 essential novels scratch-off poster from Pop Chart Lab.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor, Books for Adults

Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 classic novels — books...

Why the awesome new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel is worth waiting for.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

The Wonder Woman movie isn’t out until June, but the new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel will give little girls plenty of fierce dreams until then. Ahead of this weekend’s New York Toy Fair (which we’ll be covering, of course!), Mattel unveiled several...

16 creative, inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts for him, all under $35 | Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2017

by Delilah S. Dawson | For the Menfolk, Valentine's Day

Looking for ways to spoil your guy rotten this February 14, without breaking the bank? Lucky for you, we’re kicking off this year’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with some really cool, creative, and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts for him. Even...

Protect yourself from the elements with this rad Star Wars lightsaber umbrella.

by Caroline Siegrist | Family Travel, Kid Fashion

Members of the Rebel Alliance, big and small, rejoice! We’ve found the perfect weapon to protect you from the damp forests of Endor, the withering sun of Tatooine, or, you know, some light drizzle on your commute to school. We are so excited about these Star...

The ultimate list of amazing last-minute holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list!

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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