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Margaret Ables on how moms can have more holiday fun – not just make it for everyone else | Spawned ep 288

Margaret Ables on how moms can have more holiday fun – not just make it for everyone else | Spawned ep 288

by Liz Gumbinner | Podcast

I have been thinking a lot about the pressure on moms to make the holidays magic! Perfect! Memorable! Fun all day and all night! But what we don’t talk about enough, is how we can have more fun over the holidays — not necessarily to make more fun. And the...
Irreverent cross stitch kits from Subversive Cross Stitch: The holiday gift probably not for your in-laws.

Irreverent cross stitch kits from Subversive Cross Stitch: The holiday gift probably not for your in-laws.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, DIY, Holiday Picks

I know we’ve been sharing gifts galore, because hey, that’s what we do this time of year. (And quite well, I might add. Ahem.) But I want to call your attention to one more gift idea that checks all my favorite boxes — it’s from an independent...
Download this free printable gratitude coloring page to make your Thanksgiving table extra special

Download this free printable gratitude coloring page to make your Thanksgiving table extra special

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

One of our readers’ favorite posts over the past few years has been Kate’s roundup of 5 beautiful gratitude journal printables for kids — and frankly, for us adults too. Related: 8 gratitude activities to practice with your kids this Thanksgiving...
12 fantastic no-carve pumpkin ideas for kids of all ages.

12 fantastic no-carve pumpkin ideas for kids of all ages.

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Holiday Picks

Who here is a fan of no-carve pumpkins for Halloween? As someone with a toddler who definitely shouldn’t be anywhere near sharp objects, I’ve become a staunch convert. And as someone who doesn’t always get to my Halloween pumpkin until the...
What is Indigenous People’s Day? Great resources for talking to your kids, because Native American history is American history.

What is Indigenous People’s Day? Great resources for talking to your kids, because Native American history is American history.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids, Doing Good, Thinking : Parent

Today, the second Monday in October, is the day that’s been traditionally celebrated as “Columbus Day” in the U.S., but knowing now what we know about Christopher Columbus, the holiday is fast transforming into Indigenous People’s Day. If...
The Immersive Nutcracker is the ultimate experience gift for families this holiday.

The Immersive Nutcracker is the ultimate experience gift for families this holiday.

by Cool Mom Staff | Entertainment + Media, Holiday Picks

This is a sponsored message from The Immersive Nutcracker For generations, The Nutcracker has been an essential part of so many families’ holiday traditions. The classic story never fails to make a little magic for our children, no matter how many times...
These washable chalkboard tees are so clever for holiday photos!

These washable chalkboard tees are so clever for holiday photos!

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Kid Fashion

While we’ve already been sharing tons of holiday gift ideas, just had to share one more of the coolest last-minute gifts I know. I’ve written before about the adorable and smart washable design-your-own chalkboard tees from Chalk of the Town. And now this...
Kids, gratitude, and the holiday season: Can parents do better? | Spawned ep 261

Kids, gratitude, and the holiday season: Can parents do better? | Spawned ep 261

by Liz Gumbinner | Podcast

As we head into the holiday season, which can be filled with the abundance of food, gifts, and celebrations, we know that a lot of us struggle with all the excess. It’s valuable for us to slow down as parents, and consider ways to help develop and express more...
We’re grateful for this Thanksgiving tablecloth that lets kids doodle during the meal

We’re grateful for this Thanksgiving tablecloth that lets kids doodle during the meal

by Caroline Siegrist | Holiday Picks

With big holiday dinners back on the menu this year, I was thrilled to discover this cool color-your-own Thanksgiving activity tablecloth at Tiny Expressions. It’s full of activities for kids — like word searches, tic-tac-toe, and ample coloring...
Celebrating Diwali in a country that hardly knows it exists

Celebrating Diwali in a country that hardly knows it exists

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Living, Thinking : Parent

Diwali. Being the light we share. Guest contributor: Nirasha Kumar Growing up as a minority in South Africa, living under an Apartheid regime, I was forced to live only with people who looked like me, That meant that for me, the spirit of Diwali was merely going along...
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