Happy Valentine’s Day for the real world, parents!

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

Whatever your Valentine’s Day looks like tonight (Netflix and pass out seems pretty great to a lot of us TBH), we hope it’s a good one! So Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you in love, in like, or just crushing on a special someone. And an extra...

10 romantic movies streaming on Netflix for Valentine’s Day. Chill comes later.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Entertainment + Media

Looking for the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix? We’ve got you covered! If you’re spending Valentine’s Day at home thanks to kids, colds, or cantankerous weather, and you’ve got a sweetheart who does the RomCom/RomDram thing, heads up...

10 fancy chocolate boxes for Valentine’s Day that will blow your mind

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

Look, I’m never turning down that heart-shaped box from the drugstore, but nothing says I really, really love you like artisan chocolates made with natural ingredients, crazy good chocolate, and somebody’s hands instead of a machine. Trust me, these fancy...

Condoms for Valentine’s Day that give in (ahem) more than one way

by Georgette Gilmore | Doing Good, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

You could buy the special man in your life a traditional romantic gift on the 14th. And hey, we have tons of creative and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him that we bet he’ll love. But if you’re looking for something to really spice...

16 creative, inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts for him, all under $35 | Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2017

by Delilah S. Dawson | Valentine's Day

Looking for ways to spoil your guy rotten this February 14, without breaking the bank? Lucky for you, we’re kicking off this year’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with some really cool, creative, and inexpensive Valentine’s Day gifts for him. Even...

Spicing things up this Valentine’s Day with…a box.

by Kate Etue | DIY

Sometimes it can be hard to think outside the box when it comes to date nights for me and my husband. Actually, as busy working parents of four kids, it can be hard to even think outside the house when it comes to date nights. Netflix and wine, anyone? So, when...

7 simple changes I’m making before I turn 40

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

2018 is the year I turn 40. Wow. It seems like such a big deal, this milestone, complete with black “Over the Hill” balloons and all. No — kidding. I mean, sure I was afraid of 40 once. But, now, thanks to the women in my life who have not only...

How to make your own easy, DIY Me-Time Mother’s Day Gift Basket. (Hint, hint.)

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

If there’s one thing that we know every mom wants, it’s me-time. Alone time. Mommy time. Call it what you will, it’s the gift she may appreciate more than any other. Especially if it’s made with her in mind. So if you want to save some money...

New study: Married people have an advantage when it comes to cancer survival

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

This week, a new study was published in the journal Cancer, indicating that married people have a “marked survival advantage” when it comes to cancer. And this here single mom sat up and took note. (If, admittedly, a little defensively at first.) As...

21 inspired ideas for a two-hour date night

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

If we hear one more relationship expert tell us that busy parents need to make time for date night we’re going to…listen. It’s true. We know it. Whether you’re working on keeping your relationship fresh or starting a new one, making time for...