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The insulated water bottle that makes my heart S’well

When I asked my friend at the park about her water bottle and she told me it was, and I quote, the best water bottle in the world, obviously I had to know more. She introduced me to S’well, a line of insulated water bottles that keep drinks cold without leaking...

12 truly cool back to school crafts that beat macaroni art

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

While yes, you can–and I have–let the kids go to town on that plain canvas pencil case with Sharpies, I’ve been on the lookout for cool back to school crafts that might be more fun and interesting. And I do mean cool ones; I spent ages really combing...

These cute personalized lunch boxes that go beyond monograms and first names

by Jeana | School Gear

The sting of summer ending can be hard to bear, but I know that accessories always make me feel better. I mean uh, my kids. So take a look at this adorable line of personalized lunch boxes by Itzy Ritzy for, of all places, Shutterfly. Maybe it will help? We have...

The coolest lunch box accessories: Back to School Guide 2014

by Cool Mom Staff | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

In the next installment of our Back to School Guide, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest lunch box accessories–always one of our favorite categories. We’re not miracle workers or anything, but here’s hoping they’ll make you look forward...

The coolest lunch boxes and lunch bags: Back to School Guide 2014

by Cool Mom Staff | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Next up in our back to school shopping guide: The coolest lunch boxes and bags. And wow, there are so many, whether it’s your first year sending your preschooler off to school with lunch, or (lucky you) your kids are finally packing their own. And what would our...

Panda school supplies: Our vote for cutest 2014 back to school trend.

by Liz Gumbinner | School Gear

We thought hedgehogs, foxes, even narwhals would hit it big as the hot animal for kids his year. And yes, they have. But of all things, we’re also noticing a ton of adorable panda school supplies and we can’t say we’re complaining. If your kids awwww...

Back to school stress-buster: 5 tips to get kids out the door in time for school

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

It’s back to school time and we would love to go on and on about how structured and peaceful the morning routine is in our homes, what with getting the kids ready, making a healthy breakfast, packing the perfect lunches, signing permission slips days in advance,...

SIGG water bottles for kids get an international makeover

by Christina Refford | School Gear

They may not get filled with anything more exotic than ice water, but a new travel series SIGG water bottle for kids will get your brood thinking about far-away places while they sip. With six different cities represented in the series there is bound to be a little...

A new hedgehog backpack from Skip Hop. Like that won’t be the most popular thing ever.

by Melissa | School Gear

Skip Hop is inextricable from my memories of my boys in their early years. My older son started preschool with a frog backpack and ended Pre-K with a very well worn monkey on his back. My three-year-old is currently toting the fox around on his tiny shoulders, but the...

7 cool snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags

by Cool Mom Staff | Family Travel

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,...

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