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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!

by Lexi Petronis | Holiday Picks

We totally get the last-minute holiday gift problem. Believe us! I mean, we may have started working on our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide in, like…May, but hey, we’re busy moms. And we’re busy shopping for you! So no judgments at all if you’re...

5 of the hottest Star Wars toys your kids totally want. Trust us.

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

With the perfectly timed December launch of Rogue One, of course Star Wars toys for kids are all the rage. Again. If you’re looking for an awesome gift for your little padawan — even if he or she isn’t quite so little — here are 5 of the...

The perfect stocking stuffer is…more stockings. If they’re these rad Star Wars socks.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

You can only gift so many Star Wars shirts and toys, and — wait. Who am I kidding? You can never gift too many Star Wars shirts and toys to the fan in your life. And these posh Star Wars socks are the perfect geeky gift they’ll enjoy all year. And...

17 of the best subscription gifts for kids: From babies to teens, we’ve found something for everyone.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

It feels like the holidays are going to be here in a minute, and I’m not ready! If you’re like me and are still scrambling for a few great gifts that will make your kids think you’re pretty awesome, then you might want to look into one of the cool...

Web Coolness: Princess Leia gingerbread, the Hamilton Rudolph mashup, gift ideas for the hardest people on your list and more

by Cool Mom Staff | Best of the Web

Here are some things we’ve been reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too! Princess Leia Gingerbread Cookies! Total win from the always brilliant Just Jenn (and one of our favorite geeky Twitter follows) for the Star Wars blog. Gifts that give...

8 of the coolest high-tech baby gifts that new parents will actually use | Baby registry essentials guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Tech CMP-Style

There’s a ton of high-tech baby gear out there these days — but not all of it is stuff we’d actually use or recommend. I mean, just because you can invent a training potty with an iPad stand that doesn’t mean you should. So we put our heads...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

We started Cool Mom Picks in 2006 to help make life cooler, more meaningful, and more fun for parents of all kinds.

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