by Christina Refford | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks
I’ve been searching for easy ways to update the family room in my house lately. And I know it’s not just me! With so many of us working remotely and spending more time in our homes than we would haveve in pre-pandemic days, it’s no wonder that...
by Kate Etue | Living, Mother's Day Gifts
Honestly, we have never done a dedicated guide to home office gifts for moms, even if we have incorporated home office gifts for her throughout our other Mother’s Day gift guides, and especially on Cool Mom Tech. But these days, with more moms than ever working...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
If you had’n’t noticed, houseplants are having a real moment right now. I’m cracking up over friends who are naming their plants and calling themselves “plant parents.” Â It’s a serious obsession and considering the year we’ve...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks
We’ve hit spring. So yay! But, that also means we’ve all been inside for a long time now. A year of quarantine has taught me this, at least: it’s time to update my home decor. A new rug or dining set may not be in my budget, but do you know what is?...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
I’m thinking of taking my coffee obsession to the next level, with one of these cool coffee bar carts. Kind of like bar carts, only…for coffee. I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere, and I love the idea of a dedicated space for my coffee supplies...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, DIY
It’s that time a year that I start to get a little stir crazy at home and have this major urge to redecorate. The newest home decor trend that caught my eye: fabric walls instead of wallpaper. Okay, so it kind of hit the internets about six or seven years ago,...
by Cool Mom Staff | Art + Decor
Take a quick peek at these fun metallic desk supplies and if you’re feeling the winter blahs like I am, you’ll know exactly why I’ve been scouring the web for them. I know that in a few short weeks we’ll have a little more daylight, but with...
by Kate Etue | Living, Tips + Tricks
If you’re wondering just what to put in a guest room to make your guests feel more welcome, I can help! Whether you’re lucky enough to have an entire room dedicated to guests, or you’re just trying to figure out how to turn your kids’ bedroom...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
This year, I’m determined to get some of my home decor annoyances crossed off my to-do list and that includes finding a new comforter. One problem. I’ve been looking for a comforter that’s just the right shade of navy for a while now, and I...
by Cool Mom Staff | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks
You know, we joke a lot about how hard it is to convince our kids to do their homework, because — well, it usually is. But the truth is that we understand — it’s hard to do our own work when we’re not in a workspace we love and look forward to...
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