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7 smart tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers. (Real tips, not those ridiculous TikTok hacks)

7 smart tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers. (Real tips, not those ridiculous TikTok hacks)

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

It was time for us to bring back some solid tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers, babies or even older kids. Because this week, we all started seeing this “TikTok hotel hacks” article going around and sheesh! It seems the article was made more for...
10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale, and let’s be honest, we’re all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we were all stuck...
The best summer camp care package ideas for tweens and teens: A helpful list from a mom who’s been sending them for 9 years

The best summer camp care package ideas for tweens and teens: A helpful list from a mom who’s been sending them for 9 years

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Tips + Tricks

We are still celebrating the return to summer camp around here. And I am celebrating the joy of putting together summer camp care packages for my tweens and teens! The chance to run around with friends, swim, be silly, stay up too late, fill up their MadLibs with...
20 of the coolest non-candy Easter basket gifts, all under $15. Slowly back away from the jellybeans….

20 of the coolest non-candy Easter basket gifts, all under $15. Slowly back away from the jellybeans….

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

While we’re all for jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, and maybe even Peeps (well, some of them…), if you’re looking to fill your kid’s Easter basket with some non-candy Easter basket gifts, we’ve got you covered with some of these super cool...
24 cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids all under $20. (We love them all!)

24 cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids all under $20. (We love them all!)

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Kids, Toys + Playthings

We love finding cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids that are still affordable. I mean, yes, there are always jellybeans and Peeps, but maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket ideas under $20 as ideas that can be a little more special — after all,...
14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake grass

14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake grass

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

Looking for cute Easter gifts for a baby’s first (or second) Easter is always so fun. So much cuteness! So much pastel! So many rabbits! And the best part is, you can save all the good chocolate for yourself. We skipped the fussy baby bow ties and itchy...
Over 20 of the best Advent calendars for 2022: From the magical to the luxurious, to… goofy dad jokes?

Over 20 of the best Advent calendars for 2022: From the magical to the luxurious, to… goofy dad jokes?

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks

I’m just about ready to think about all things Thanksgiving, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that NOW is the time to order an amazing Advent calendar so you can start the countdown to Christmas on December 1st. The best ones goes fast! Which is...
25 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2022  | Holiday Gift Guide

25 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2022 | Holiday Gift Guide

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks

With Hanukkah coming up December 18, it’s time to share some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in 2022 — that actually are Hanukkah gifts. Because this year, more than previous years, a lot of us are really thinking about what it means to be Jewish and...
Cool non-candy Halloween gift for a cynical tween or teen? Reader Q & A

Cool non-candy Halloween gift for a cynical tween or teen? Reader Q & A

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Kids

When Lisa asked us for cool non-candy Halloween gift ideas for her tween/teen nieces and nephews, I was on the case! I checked with my own Halloween-loving but decidedly…particular teens to see what kinds of things they would think are cool. I mean, of course...
Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We’ve been gushing about Ted Lasso for a while on Cool Mom Picks, and now I get to gush about the new Ted Lasso Little People Collector set from Fisher-Price, featuring six of the most iconic characters from the AFC Richmond locker room. Here’s where I...
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