Abe’s Market goes QVC, only not QVC. More like your laptop.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

When I first discovered Abe’s Market last year, I thought of it as an online Farmer’s Market – goodies like small batch natural soaps, handmade baby blankets, organic vinaigrettes, and pretty much everything I love about our local Farmer’s...

Easy-peasy deals on local stuff you just might love

by Lexi Petronis | Uncategorized

I’m not what you’d call the decisive type. When I shop online, I put my almost-purchases in the cute little cart icons and let them rest there while I construct (and reconstruct) mental pro and con lists as to why I should get them. (Yeah. I know.) Who has...

This week only, Hasbro will take back your child-ravaged board games.

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

We’re board game freaks around my place, and now that I have kids old enough to play, we usually have game night at least once a week. That is, if we have all the pieces to them these days. Well hallelujah for a new event that’s letting you trade in your...

Rockin’ deals on Rockin’ Baby Slings

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I more than happily paid full price for my Rockin’ Baby Sling, and considering I wore it almost every day for six months with two out of my three kids, it was well worth it. But they’re currently selling all their stock for an exciting relaunch early...

More incentive to get the kids to play outside – How does 75 bucks sound?

by Elizabeth | Kid Style

I love this time of year. Now that it’s not grossly hot, I feel inspired to do fun activities with my kids outdoors. But in a few months when the temperature dips? Yup, it’s a long winter and there are only so many times you can walk around Target to get...

Gaggle of Chicks – If you can get over the name, there’s savings to be had

by Mir | Uncategorized

I am not going to mince words here, so let me just say it: I hate that this site is named “Gaggle of Chicks.” Truly. I am not a chick, I am not part of a gaggle, and since when are great deals only for moms? C’mon. So, yes, if you need to take a...

Guilt free snack packing

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

I know, I know – we keep featuring reusable snack bags! What can I say, there are so many to choose from these days. Our job is just to pare down the cool ones for you, and we’ve got a couple more options for you, whatever your own personal lunch packing...

Last season’s kids clothes mean this season’s score

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Though I’m definitely smitten with some of the pricier kids designer clothes, I’d much rather pay last season’s prices. Or less. So, if you’re like me and aren’t so concerned with what season your kids’ clothes are from, then...

A match made in baby nursery decor heaven. (Is there such a thing?)

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

If I could, I’d spend all day shopping for home decor. But with a gaggle of kids, that whole bull in a china shop analogy springs to mind. Thankfully, I an lean on the membership sales sites like One Kings Lane and their crazy mad discounted prices. And this...

The Cool Mom Picks guide to a cooler Orlando vacation. Part 1: Money saving tips.

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

An Orlando vacation is pretty much a requisite at some point in your life once you’ve had kids, right? It’s like you hit the L&D ward and they give you breastfeeding advice, a swaddling tutorial, and coupons for Sea World. While an Orlando vacation may...