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May the Fourth be with you as you fly one of these cool Star Wars kites!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

You don’t need to live in a galaxy far, far away to grab one of these cool inner-space worthy Star Wars kites from Think Geek on May the Fourth or any other day. And you won’t even need the force to get one of these babies into the air — just a...

3 great new albums for your next family road trip

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

There are few sounds as jarring and mind-numbing as super bored kids whining, Are we there yet? (I mean, could we be little more cliché, kids?) So, with spring break here for lots of families and summer vacations and other road trip opportunities on the way,...

7 of the absolute coolest new ride-on toys for kids. Let’s get cruisin’!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

With a hint of spring in the air, it’s time to take stock of the cool ride-on toys out there so that our kids can stop hibernating with their handhelds and enjoy the great outdoors instead by pedaling, gliding and zooming around our sidewalks and driveways. And...

Have bike, will travel: The super cool Durban bikes

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Anyone who has seen my garage knows that we do not lack for bicycles. But, I always wished for a bike small enough to just toss into the trunk of my car alongside the kids’ scooters for weekend rides in the park or on the boardwalk. Which is why I was extremely...

14 of the best outdoor toys for kids of all ages: 2015 Holiday Toy Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

Some of our very favorite gifts for our active kids are the cool outdoor toys that get them up and moving all year round. And, wow, we have found a bunch of great outdoor toys for kids of every age at Fat Brain Toys, our fantastic sponsor for this second post in our...

10 ways to make driveway bike riding more fun for kids

by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks, Toys + Playthings

It’s hard to feel like King of the Road when really, you’re King of Don’t Go Beyond the End of the Driveway! With three kids and one long paved driveway, I’ve been there! So, whether you live on a house on a high-traffic street, or you just...

The end-of-summer bucket list: 9 fun, easy ways to get in some last-minute fun in August

by Nicole Blades | Tips + Tricks

Hey, wait a minute. Is that you, August? How did you get here so fast? I know I’m not the only one who feels like this. Wasn’t it April just yesterday? Instead of trying to wrap our collective heads around the theory of relativity, let’s focus on how...

Tentsile tents may be the coolest tents ever. If you’re okay with heights.

by Kate Etue | Family Travel

I love camping with my kids. Okay, scratch that. I love the idea of camping with my kids. But sleeping on the ground — not so much. So when I stumbled onto Tentsile tents on the web, I kind of geeked out. I cannot wait to try out one of these tents that...

Trend alert: Donuts are everywhere! (What? You don’t have a donut pool float yet?)

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I keep being told that donuts are the new macarons, which used to be the new cupcakes, so I shouldn’t be surprised that I’m seeing them everywhere. And my kids are clamoring for them. They are emblazoned on stationery, tote bags, t-shirts, even toys and...

Great party favors for 3 year olds? Reader Q+A

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

If you could do a post on cool favor ideas, that’d be great! My daughter’s third birthday is coming up this fall, and I like to get children’s party favors for 3 year olds that won’t be thrown away when the guests get home! -CMP reader...