The ultimate subscription gift box gift guide: 10 cool subscription gift boxes that keep on giving

by Christina Refford | Uncategorized

Yes, Hanukkah is here and Christmas is coming (fast) but no need to panic if you still have VIPs to shop for on your list and are scrambling for last-minute gift ideas. By now, you’ve surely heard of the magic of subscription gift boxes as gifts: Just sign up...

The chocolate gift so good, I bought one then ate it myself.

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

Well here’s a first. I ordered what looked like a really awesome chocolate gift for a chocolate-loving friend–a box of assorted cake truffles from Red Envelope, and kind of forgot about it. Because when they arrived with a card from Shari’s Berries,...

Keepsake lockets from With You come with more than just a sentimental photo

by Kate Etue | Fashion

The first thing I notice about the keepsake lockets from the brand new company, With You, is how pretty and sweet they are—in fact, we listed them as one of our holiday gift ideas for a special mother-in-law or grandmother in our gift guide this year. But I’m...

Sponsored Message: Keep fit and stay motivated with the TomTom Runner Cardio

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

This is a sponsored message from TomTom Runner Cardio It’s no wonder so many people are taking up running these days. It can be a huge sanity saver, and frankly it doesn’t hurt the waistline either, especially during holiday cookie season. But staying...

Beautiful personalized jewelry ideas that you can still get in time for Christmas

by Julie | Fashion

We love personalized jewelry which makes such a special gift, but buying personalized jewelry–or personalized anything, really–also means planning ahead, especially at the holidays. And hey, sometimes we parents aren’t able to look further ahead than...

A natural skincare gift for your cosmetic junkie friend in need of rehab.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

If you have a cosmetics junkie friend–you know what I mean–it may be time for a gift that takes thing back to a natural, cleansing place. And a new line I just discovered,  Board and Batten, could be a perfect fit with their “farm to skin”...

Stitch the coolest big city gifts with these DIY embroidery patterns

by Kate Etue | DIY

My vacation fund tends to get used for school tuition, so it looks like Italy, Sydney, or San Francisco will stay on my travel bucket list for a bit longer. In the meantime, I can dream about them while I make Christmas gifts, using these stunning DIY embroidery...

Hot bags for a cause from Angela and Roi

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I have no specific name brand requirements for the bags that I carry. As long as it’s stylish, functional and well-made, I’m happy. And even happier if it happens to give back to great causes, which is exactly what happens when you buy an Angela & Roi...

It’s here! It’s here! Our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide has arrived.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We are so SO excited to present our 2014 holiday gift guide, our biggest and best yet, if we do say so ourselves. You’ll find 20 pages of absolutely amazing holiday gift ideas (over 200 to be exact) for everyone on your list in every price range, all scoured from the...

Dagne Dover: Hot designer bags from a designer you probably haven’t heard of. Yet.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I’ve got a very particular formula for selecting hot designer bags, which includes style, function, and versatility. Because as much as I love those super tiny crossbody bags with spikes, if I’m dropping a pretty penny on it, I need to be able to use it...