by Kate Etue | Valentine's Day
A couple years ago, we shared 10 wonderful non-candy Valentine’s Day treat ideas for the classroom, and this year, I’ve put together so many more. And they all come with free printables, whoo! We love giving out little treats with our kids’ printable...
by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
I was so charmed to learn about the Thermal Aid Teddy Bear that delivers comforting heat — or cold — in the form of a cute stuffed animal. If your kid has muscle aches from a growth spurt during those “wonder weeks,” or from a particularly...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
Could Mattel be developing a Barbie same sex wedding set? Well, yeah. They could. And they might. And I am here for it. We’ve been writing for so long that in all things — especially for our kids — diversity matters. Inclusiveness matters....
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message from Monti Kids Kids learn through play. And this is the season so many parents, grandparents, and caregivers have play on our minds. Enter Monti Kids, the only at-home Montessori learning toy subscription program that’s designed and...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
One way I always bring all of my family together over the holidays is with a Secret Santa gifting tradition. Truth be told, it’s the most affordable (and let’s be honest, fun) way to exchange gifts with a large family over the holidays. I generally try to...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
If a dollhouse is on your kids’ holiday wish lists, don’t forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike dollhouses which come in lots of different styles, from...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
The #shopsmall movement is one we’ve been supporting even before there was an unofficial Small Business Saturday followed by a very official Small Business Saturday (now kindly supported by American Express). Lots of our favorite indie businesses, small shops,...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here Hitting the stores this Black Friday? Whether you’re braving the crowds or shopping the virtual shelves, you’ll want to keep these 6 fun toys on your radar for your holiday gift lists. From STEM...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message from Lakeshore Learning Kids love toys — all kinds of toys — and parents love those toys when they get kids excited about learning and building skills they need through play. In fact, learning through play is how kids learn...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings, Books for Kids, Doing Good
Each year on Veteran’s Day, we love finding new organizations that support the families of military service men and women. And wow, I am so thrilled to learn about United Through Reading and their 40 Million Stories campaign. This non-profit gives the more than...
