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5 reasons this STEM toy should be at the top of your holiday shopping list

Every year, we keep an eye on hot holiday toy trends, and no surprise here, STEM toys are still a big ticket item for the 2019 holiday season. When we look for STEM toys, we particularly appreciate ones that teach kids STEM concepts by encouraging creative,...

Illustoria is the perfect gift for your favorite thinking kid.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids, Kids

As the holidays get closer and our annual search for off-the-beaten path gifs for kids gets more intense, I’m so delighted to recommend a subscription to Illustoria. A magazine “for creative kids and their grownups,” it makes an amazing gift for kids...

5 incredible deals on hot toys at Zulily right now. The holidays are coming!

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

If you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping — especially toys for all those kids on your list — you can score some truly fantastic deals right now thanks to our partner Zulily. And I can help! This parent-fave online retailer launches...

These hand-knit animal scarves require no food, no water, but lots of love.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Kid Fashion

While a real pet requires food, water, and responsibility, the phenomenal hand-knitted animals scarves from Dutch Etsy artist Nina Fuehrer require…well, just enough responsibility that they come home with your kids at the end of the day. At a recent Etsy holiday...

How to play Crokinole: The best game you’ve never played

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings

After someone I follow on Instagram mentioned that her family had a blast playing the game Crokinole, I decided to Google it, having never heard of it myself. What kind of board game buff am I? Not a good one, apparently. Well, as I’ve learned over the last...

We found the perfect athletic tank for girls, and two other fab new essentials from Yellowberry.

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Kid Fashion

When you’ve got middle and high school aged girls who may be feeling awkward or uncomfortable in their changing bodies, getting into athletic clothes for gym or dance or after school activities that give them a little more confidence is a major major win. And...

1 in 4 kids have an undetected vision problem. Here’s how to save on their eye care now. | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Kids

This is a sponsored message from VSP Individual Vision Plans A lot of family members offer practical gifts that help support our kids in big ways, like school tuition, summer camp, after school activities, and college savings plan donations. And here’s one more...

How to get your hands on the new Barbie x Star Wars dolls before they cost a schmillion Galactic Credits

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

The limited edition, totally collectible, geektastic collaboration between Barbie x Star Wars is coming soon, so start saving those Creds. Shipping exclusively from Amazon around November 18, you’ll find 3 Barbie figures, including Barbie R2-D2, Barbie Leia, and...

25+ cool backpacks for teenagers in 2019 | Back to School Guide

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide, we’re sharing more than 2 dozen of our favorite cool backpack for teenagers in 2019. As kids head to middle school or high school, they need bigger, sturdier backpacks, better shoulder straps, laptop protection,...

27 very cool backpacks for grade school this year | Back to School Guide 2019

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

We’ve already shared our favorite backpacks for preschool and kindergarten, so next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide, we’re moving onto cool backpack for grade school! There are so many…honestly we had to stop ourselves from picking even...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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