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Stitch Fix Kids is finally here, and parents rejoice!

Stitch Fix Kids is finally here, and parents rejoice!

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Fashion

Okay, Stitch Fix fans — if you’re a parent of a kid 2-14, the answer to your bargain clothing prayers is here with today’s launch of Stitch Fix Kids. CMP is an rstyle affiliate As with the original Stitch Fix service, you can now get a monthly box of...
New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn

New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn

by Liz Gumbinner | Helpful Services, Tips + Tricks

Over the years, we have had quite a few military spouses and even vets here at CMP, and we know how challenging it can be for military spouses to grow their careers. In fact, the 650,000 spouses of active duty service members are four times more likely to be...
Target now offers next-day delivery nationwide! We rejoice!

Target now offers next-day delivery nationwide! We rejoice!

by Lexi Petronis | Helpful Services

As delightful as it is to visit Target and buy fun stuff like clothes and toys, there are the times when you have to go for not-as-fun stuff like laundry detergent, paper towels, vitamins, and bandages. These are the times that try parents’ souls. But now that...
10 things you should always keep in your car, especially if you’re driving with kids.

10 things you should always keep in your car, especially if you’re driving with kids.

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

If you live in your car like I do, then you know that the safety of your kids — and hey, yourself — is always top of mind. After finding myself unprepared for minor incidents (thankfully small ones!), I’ve learned the hard way that I need to remember...
6 smart home tech upgrades for the family that are totally worth the money

6 smart home tech upgrades for the family that are totally worth the money

by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style

If you’ve got spring cleaning fever like we do, then you know that there’s just something about the change of weather that makes us want to get things clean and organized so we can enjoy our homes and families. Turns out, there are a bunch of cool gadgets that can...
We tried out the 3 top DNA testing kits. Here’s how they compare.

We tried out the 3 top DNA testing kits. Here’s how they compare.

by Kate Etue | Helpful Services

Ever since my sister mentioned that she found an Austrian princess in our family tree, I’ve become a bit of a genealogy buff. I’ve spent some time building out our family tree on Ancestry.com and it turns out, my daughter can apply for a Daughters of the...
7 simple, sanity-saving tips for moving homes when you’ve got kids.

7 simple, sanity-saving tips for moving homes when you’ve got kids.

by Stacie Billis | Living, Tips + Tricks

The holidays were a blur for me, and not for the usual reasons. I recently moved into a temporary 7-month rental while we do some much-needed home renovations to our home. And oh boy, after 13 years in one spot, was it a doozy of a move. Not only did I have to pack up...
Got a gifted kid? Here’s how to navigate the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Talent Search

Got a gifted kid? Here’s how to navigate the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Talent Search

by Kristen Chase | Helpful Services

After my daughter, now 13, was identified as qualifying for gifted education prior to heading to middle school, I decided I wanted to provide her with some extra learning opportunities in the summer and throughout the school year. And quite frankly, give her some...
How good are the $3 beauty products from Brandless? An honest review.

How good are the $3 beauty products from Brandless? An honest review.

by Lexi Petronis | Beauty + Cosmetics

I like to keep things simple when it comes to shopping for beauty products, but I have to admit that it’s far from easy. I want high-quality, conscientious beauty products and I want them inexpensive. (A big ask, right?) That’s why I was intrigued to order...
From unsolved science mysteries to Hamilton, 5 cool educational videos tweens and teens will love

From unsolved science mysteries to Hamilton, 5 cool educational videos tweens and teens will love

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

If you’re like me, you’re currently scrambling to find ways to keep your kids occupied — and better, still learning — during summer when school’s out. That’s where our newest sponsor The Great Courses Plus comes in. They turn screen...
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