by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics
According to a new FDA report, Claire’s brand cosmetic products have tested positive for tremolite asbestos. That means those eye shadows, compact powders, or contour palette that your kids may own need to be tossed, stat. Especially because this is the kind of...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel, Kids
Yesterday, the AAP offered revised car seat recommendations for children, and they’re a pretty big change from what we’re all used to considering. In their updated Child Passenger Safety statement, they offer 5 evidence based recommendations that you...
by Kate Etue | Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
Every year, I browse the Environmental Working Group’s report on the best safe sunscreens for kids and babies. This list measures popular brands against the EWG’s standards, including everything from worrisome ingredients to false marketing claims. But...
by Lexi Petronis | Living
I gave a thumbs-up to Brandless — the online grocery store where everything is $3 — after I tried out its line of conscientious beauty products that launched last August. The store has been steadily adding to its inventory, and just yesterday launched a collection of...
by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining
Am I the only mom who’s constantly running out of sandwich bags and plastic wrap? Probably not. By packing lunches and storing leftovers for 6 people in my family, I cannot keep them on hand. So when Liz suggested I purchase a set of Etee reusable food...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
My kids have all used traditional booster seats in the car, but recently my son has had a chance to test out two cool booster seat alternatives so we could really give you the scoop on the pros, cons, and differences between the Mifold and the BubbleBum travel booster...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes, Tips + Tricks
When it comes to treats and candy for our kids, we’ve always take a pretty common sense “everything in moderation” approach around here. Hey, we love candy! What’s a trip to the movie theater, a birthday party, or a special occasion lunchbox...
by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Family Travel
Every year, I take a look at the Environmental Working Group’s report on the best safe sunscreens for kids and babies. This list measures popular brands against the EWG’s standards, including everything from worrisome ingredients to false marketing claims....
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks
Yes there are like so many holidays and official months, it can be hard to keep track. But one that makes a lot of sense to set a calendar alert for is National Car Care Month, which happens to be right now. You know how we all remember to change the batteries in our...