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The People Shall Continue: a conversation-starting epic history of Native people for kids

Each year during November, which is National Native American Heritage Month by the way, we like to take a look at some of the great resources for our kids about the Native experience. Especially as we approach Thanksgiving. Because without the Wampanoag people, there...

A collection of culturally and historically accurate Thanksgiving coloring pages for children

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Holiday Picks

This year, I’ve been on a mission to track down more culturally and historically accurate Thanksgiving coloring pages for my own kids and for our readers. Because most of us know by now that, however uncomfortable it may be, the story of Thanksgiving that so...

Where’d you get those bracelets?! Well, I’ll tell ya….

by Liz Gumbinner | Jewelry

I’ve had a thing for layering multiple bracelets for a while now, which has slowly replaced my former compulsion to wear massive cocktail rings all the time. I will say it’s a little easier to put on gloves in cold weather, ha. If you’ve been stuck...

Beyond Tarot cards: Even skeptics find guidance and clarity with these 4 methods of divination.

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

I confess that when I’m struggling with an issue or looking for guidance, wisdom or just calm, I have always been a fan of various oracles and methods of divination. And I don’t mean the fortune teller at a street fair years ago, who looked at my palm and...

Last-minute Thanksgiving help! Everything you need including recipe help, drinks, decor, printables + crafts for the kids. Now go forth and be thankful!

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Tips + Tricks

If you’re like me and Thanksgiving totally snuck up on you this year (seriously, today?), fear not! The CMP team has been hard at work for weeks now, sharing the most helpful resources and great advice to help you master the big day. From the most foolproof...

Stunning Native American bracelets that do more than dress up an outfit

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Recently, I had the joy of attending the annual Martha Stewart American Made event, or what I think of as Cool Mom Picks gift guide central. Truly, it’s always a joy to discover amazing new makers and other small businesses (a few are on the @coolmompicks...

7 Thanksgiving books for kids written from the Native perspective

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

Looking for the best Thanksgiving books for kids to share this week is a no-brainer for us; Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s low pressure (unless you’re doing all the cooking), no fancy outfits to shop for, no gifts. Just a weekend with...

10 easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids that also make great table decor

by Kate Etue | DIY

Since I’ll be busy in the kitchen (i.e. my happy place) next week, cooking and baking and getting ready for our big family dinner, I’m going to put my kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table decorations, which is not my happy place. Craft projects and...

Navajo-inspired accessories with a modern twist: this fall’s big trend

by Kate Etue | Jewelry

This fall we’re loving the patterns and details in fashion inspired by iconic Navajo art and textures and those that bring to life other tribal imagery. Leather, turquoise, feathers, fringe and those bold geometric patterns are statements that can work for...

Beautiful Native American jewelry that does beautiful things for the artists too

by Stephanie Mayers | Jewelry

They alway say its not what you know, it’s who you know. I say most often it’s both, and this is true for some talented Native American women in New Mexico whose jewelry making craftsmanship is celebrated and shared by a group of super supporters at Etkie....

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