9 easy ideas for handmade gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or end of year teacher gifts from the kids.
We feel strongly that teachers deserve our appreciation each of the 180-or-so days that school is in session, though this week’s Teacher Appreciation Week gives us a good reason for our kids to tell their educators just how important they are. Especially during...
19 funny Mother’s Day cards for moms not worried about peeing when they laugh.
If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother’s Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy. Warning: some are not safe for…well, for moms who don’t...
Cool wrapping paper as nice as the gift inside.
I get tired of the same old gift wrap I seem to see everywhere. I’m one of those people who would rather show up at a party with cool wrapping paper instead of a package that looks identical to everyone else’s. So when I discovered the original, very cool...
Quirky cool note cards to send just for fun. Because mustaches are awesome.
How fantastic are these mustachioed cards from Doo Daa Studios? Each of the cool note cards features a face with a quirky personality and an interactive, reshapeable mustache, which our kids will love to play with. Looking to bring back the fun of sending cards in the...
Web Coolness: Last-minute Valentine’s treats, hot marriage tips, and the first rule of Valentine’s day for all men
Every Friday we share some of our favorite links from around the web with you. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Happy reading! If you’re still scrambling for last-minute Valentine’s Day treats, we have you covered. We’re loving this sweetly...
7 sophisticated, printable Valentine’s cards for adults–or very precocious teens.
If you’ve run out of time to order some of the fantastic Valentine’s cards we’ve already featured on Cool Mom Picks, don’t stress. We’ve got your back with some printable valentines for adults. Unlike these cute 14 printable classroom...
14 of the best printable Valentine’s Day cards for the classroom
Save yourself the last-minute crunch for classroom Valentine’s Day cards by printing the cutest, most stylish Valentines now, right from the comforts of home. We just featured all sorts of DIY Valentine’s classroom cards including printables made for...
Welcome that new tiny overlord with a card for parents who need to laugh.
They’re demanding, loud, unstoppable, and more than capable of completely taking over our lives. Yes, babies are overlords, but we love them right down to their scrunchy little toes. And this cute new baby card might even get your sleepless friend who’s...
Irreverent (and irresistible) Valentine’s Day cards for you non-mushy types.
Count me in the camp of Valentine’s Day cynics. It’s not that I object to the sentiment and the sugar, but I don’t need to set aside a special day to cover my family in kisses and stuff my face with chocolate — both are everyday occurrences...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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