32 cool (really!) Mother’s Day Gifts, all $15 and under | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

If you’re looking for affordable Mother’s Day gifts, as in, all $15 or less (really!) you’ve come to the right place. Because around here, we all know the best Mother’s Day gifts have nothing to do with how much you spend. Even so, I get that...

This rainbow-bright Mother’s Day gift box from Studio DIY is making sure kids don’t go hungry.

by Caroline Siegrist | Living

Attention, color lovers — and anyone still searching for a baller gift for Mom. Just released yesterday: A gorgeous, brand new Studio DIY Mother’s Day gift box that’s been hand-curated by Kelly Mindell (the mastermind behind Studio DIY) and supports...

Why this innovative baby bed could be an exhausted parent’s life saver

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

My son basically lived in an Ergobaby carrier for the first 6 months of his life, especially during the daytime. While he slept decently at night, he totally refused to go down in his big crib during the day (hence the Ergobaby). So as we start thinking about having a...

40 things parents can REALLY do while the baby sleeps. (No, not sleep.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks, Baby

How many times have you heard this: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Oh man, did I want to throttle everyone who gave me that TOTALLY SMART BUT UNATTAINABLE ADVICE when my kids were newborns. Mostly because I was tired. But also because there’s just so much to do...

A toddler memory book: Perfect for those of us who, uh, never did our actual baby books.

by Lexi Petronis | Kids

Make no mistake, your baby will always be your baby, no matter how old they are. But if you’ve kind of missed your window to put together a baby book (hey, we’re busy and sleep-deprived in those early days!) or you want to keep tracking milestones past...

New and expectant parents: How you could attend the MommyCon natural parenting show for free!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Calling all new and expectant parents! We’re thrilled to announce our media partnership with MommyCon, the biggest natural parenting convention — and it may be coming to a city near you. Even better, you may be able to win tickets for free from us!...

The new Tokidoki + Sanrio Ju-Ju-Be backpacks and diaper bags are an explosion of pop culture awesomeness.

by Kate Etue | Baby, School Gear

As a new mom, I rejected backpack style diaper bags for more fashionable (and, occasionally less comfortable and user-friendly) options. Yes, I did think the heavy leather tote with no shoulder strap was a good idea…for a minute. But, while I traveled from Asia...

Take on 2018 with these 8 pieces of empowering, mood-boosting jewelry

by Kate Etue | Fashion

When I saw Etsy editors recommending mood-boosting jewelry for this time of year, I was in. Let’s just say, I’ve felt like Cinderella lately . . . pre-fairy-Godmother. I’m constantly cleaning up after my kids because it’s too cold for them to...

10 diverse new books from women authors in 2017 worth reading in 2018.

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Adults

It’s been a tough year for women, but we’re convinced that the future is female, and that includes 2018. So in the spirit of sisterhood, supporting the work of more diverse voices, and in general, just discovering something new and wonderful to read right...

12 fabulous beauty gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Including you.

by Cool Mom Team | Beauty + Cosmetics

If you’ve ever read any of our gift guides, you know we love to give and receive (hint hint) beauty gifts any time of year at all. They’re a brilliant, easy gift for those of us last-minute shoppers, and yet they never feel last minute at all. Whomever is...