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7 cool, reusable snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags

7 cool, reusable snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags

by Cool Mom Staff | Family Travel, Kids, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks

We’ve got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They’re a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags, which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over the long run. Plus,...
The coolest lunch box accessories, water bottles, and other goodies to make school lunch more fun | Back to School Shopping Guide

The coolest lunch box accessories, water bottles, and other goodies to make school lunch more fun | Back to School Shopping Guide

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Each year, in our annual back to school shopping guide, we always love tracking down those cool lunch box accessories, water bottles, bentos, and other fun goodies that help make opening that same old lunch box every day a little more special. Only last year… we...
Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? After testing dozens, here are our 5 picks. [updated for 2021]

Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? After testing dozens, here are our 5 picks. [updated for 2021]

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you’ve tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could tell me what you think really are the best lunch boxes. I want something I don’t have to get rid of at the end of every year! And it should be sturdy and...
These 8 single-use products are going away in our lifetimes. Here are alternatives that make switching easy.

These 8 single-use products are going away in our lifetimes. Here are alternatives that make switching easy.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Living

I love that increasingly, so many of us are trying to be more mindful with our product purchases, opting for eco-friendly reusable products instead of wasteful single-use alternatives. It doesn’t just make good earth sense, it makes good budget sense. Besides,...
May the Fourth is definitely with you, with the cutest Star Wars baby and kids gifts on sale

May the Fourth is definitely with you, with the cutest Star Wars baby and kids gifts on sale

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Baby, Kids, Kids' Furniture

The Pottery Barn Kids collabs have been so fantastic lately, but their ongoing Star Wars collection for kids is now a classic. And just in time for your May the Fourth celebration (in my home, that means buying Star Wars stuff), they’re offering 25% off nearly...
9 cool personalized school supplies to help make the school year a little more fun | Back to School 2018

9 cool personalized school supplies to help make the school year a little more fun | Back to School 2018

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

As we start to get settled into our back-to-school routines — and that includes realizing what gear is missing from last year, what we’ve forgotten to pick up, and what our kids have already lost (gah!) it’s the perfect time to welcome back our...
The stores with the best discounts on back-to-school supplies right this second | Back to School Guide 2018

The stores with the best discounts on back-to-school supplies right this second | Back to School Guide 2018

by Lexi Petronis | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Whether your kids still have a month left before school starts or head go back to school in a hot second, buying those back-to-school supplies now is a pretty great idea when you see the big discounts on school supplies that we’ve tracked down from top...
Wonderfully positive backpacks + lunch boxes made just for kids of color.

Wonderfully positive backpacks + lunch boxes made just for kids of color.

by Lexi Petronis | School Gear

Just in time for summer camp — or those of you who are already thinking about back-to-school shopping, yikes — you have to check out these empowering backpacks specifically designed to represent kids of color. Casey Kelley started Blended Designs when her...
Ayesha Curry designed your kids’ new favorite dishes to do great things for kids in need, too.

Ayesha Curry designed your kids’ new favorite dishes to do great things for kids in need, too.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kids

I already thought Ayesha Curry was one cool mom. Now it’s doubly confirmed, since seeing the latest from the wonderful company she co-founded, Cheeky Kids. CMP is an rstyle affiliate.  Starting this week at Target (online and in stores), you’ll find a...
Hot trend: 15 hipster cat accessories and school supplies

Hot trend: 15 hipster cat accessories and school supplies

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Aren’t cats the original hipsters? They sleep late, live on their own terms, and only pretend that you don’t care what you think about them. But unlike real cats (and some real hipsters), they’re a lot lower maintenance when they come into your home...
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