Comfy mom shoes that don’t look like mom shoes? Answers from a stylist.

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

Q: I need some new ideas for cool comfy mom shoes so I’m not in my gym sneakers every day this summer but still can run around all day. Help! -Erin LThere are so many great options for busy moms these days. Your instinct is right: keep your gym sneakers in the...

8 girls’ bikinis and two-piece swimsuits that are…appropriate.

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Last summer, I shopped around for bikinis and two-piece swimsuits for little girls that didn’t make them look like teens before their time. Our readers responded so positively, I thought I’d take a browse around this year and see what looks promising in...

Cool patriotic kids’ shirts beyond the red, white, and blue

by Kristen Chase | Kid Style

With a husband in the Air Force Reserves, you can bet that Memorial Day means more to us than the unofficial start of summer and a long lazy weekend. And while in years past I deck the kids out in red, white, and blue, this year I’ve got the coolest t-shirts...

Hail to the chiefs

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Today is a great day to spend a few moments talking to the kids about our U.S. presidents and their important contributions to society. But with these cool presidential blocks, you can have that conversation all the way to Election Day and beyond. Amazingly detailed,...

A star spangled banner

by Kristen Chase | DIY

Every year, my kids look forward to our neighborhood 4th of July party, where they gorge themselves on hot dogs and watermelon, and the adults take turns manning the margarita machine. But until the party starts later today, I figured it might be fun to keep the kids...

Patriotic printables for your summer picnic

by Christina Refford | DIY, Party Ideas

After I run a 5k with my girls (their first!) and hit our local Memorial Day parade, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing but eat, drink and spend a few moments thanking those brave men and women who gave everything so I could live in this wackily lovable country.But...

Three Cheers For the Red, White, and (hic) Blue

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

Today is Flag Day in the good old U.S. of A. Yet since we just can’t see our cool mom readers sporting a matching stars and stripes ensemble, we figure the red-white-and-blue tee from Darling Mummy is a more suitable alternative. Created by two Atlanta moms who...