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Where to stream the 2022 Oscar-nominated movies, and which ones to watch with your kids

by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media

If you’re looking for where to stream the Oscar-nominated movies — both the ones you can watch with kids and the ones you can watch alone after they’re bed — I get it. Parent usually struggle to catch up on all our movies this time of year. Or...

12 meaningful and creative adoption anniversary ideas shared by adoptive parents

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

My family recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of our daughter’s adoption. It’s always a special day for us, in which we try to honor her heritage; we pull out photo albums, eat at a Korean restaurant, and send updates to her adoption workers. But...

How to throw a Mandalorian watch party with your family that still feels like a party

by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media

I’m throwing everything into a Mandalorian watch party when season two launches on October 30th (whoo!). because to 2020, we haven’t had many reasons to celebrate. Of course, I’m using the word “party” loosely here — I’ll be...

3 different ways to make DIY balloon arches for your next party. Make your entrance!

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Party Ideas

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of gorgeous DIY balloon arches in my Instagram feed that have me inspired to figure out how to try my own. And after sleuthing around for tips from my favorite craft bloggers, I’ve discovered that it’s actually totally...

How to throw a Stranger Things themed party! 20 of the coolest ideas this side of The Upside Down.

by Caroline Siegrist | Party Ideas

If you’re planning to throw a Stranger Things themed party for an upcoming birthday, for Halloween, or even a viewing party to celebrate the launch of the next season — counting the hours! — we’ve got you covered! Check out these cool Stranger...

11 unique gender reveal party ideas that will surprise everyone. Including the parents.

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

Finding out whether your baby is a girl or a boy is one of life’s greatest surprises — and one of the longest waits, which can be problematic for those of us who need to know things now. (Um, not like we know anyone like that.) To make the most of the...

Over 25 ideas to throw an exciting Escape Room party at home. Let the adventures begin!

by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas

If you’ve got a kid who’s into mysteries, detectives, and solving puzzles, you’re in for a real treat. We pulled together the most awesome list of Escape Room party ideas — from cool invitations and mind-boggling activities to rewarding treats....

15 Glitzy and glam 2017 New Year’s party printables, recipes + DIY decorations to help you kick 2016 out the door

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY, Party Ideas

While every year we put together our favorite New Year’s printables for those of you partying like it’s…well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year’s Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you’re saying goodbye to a...

Kitchen lifesavers! 21 favorite easy holiday recipes made easier with kitchen shortcuts

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Those of you who are also fans of Cool Mom Eats (and hey, thank you!) know that I’m all about coming up with smart solutions to help busy parents with home cooked meals that still feed our families quickly and easily. Especially this time of year, when...

Tons of easy pirate party ideas, because every day should be Talk Like a Pirate Day.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Party Ideas

There is never a bad time to throw a pirate themed party and look for cool pirate party ideas. Of course there’s always Halloween — and then today’s Talk Like a Pirate Day. (One of our favorites!) But it’s a cool birthday party theme all on its...