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The best subscription gifts for kids this year: There’s one for every age, and every interest

by Kate Etue | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

It’s final countdown to the holidays, which means last-minute gift ideas, which means subscription gifts for kids, which are always some of our favorites to give — last minute or not! Wwe know from experience that our kids love to receive boxes in the...

Holiday tech gifts: 11 of the coolest STEM toys and gifts for big kids and tweens

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Kids

STEM toys and gifts are definitely high on lots of holiday wish lists this season, so we’re rounding up some of the coolest options for big kids and tweens. From cool STEM building sets to STEM subscription boxes, in every single price range (hey, we know that...

5 reasons this STEM toy should be at the top of your holiday shopping list

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

Every year, we keep an eye on hot holiday toy trends, and no surprise here, STEM toys are still a big ticket item for the 2019 holiday season. When we look for STEM toys, we particularly appreciate ones that teach kids STEM concepts by encouraging creative,...

5 incredible deals on hot toys at Zulily right now. The holidays are coming!

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

If you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping — especially toys for all those kids on your list — you can score some truly fantastic deals right now thanks to our partner Zulily. And I can help! This parent-fave online retailer launches...

Coding with Kids: The live, online classes that get kids of all ages excited about coding | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Kids, Tech CMP-Style

This is a sponsored message from Coding With Kids If you’re trying to balance fun and educational after school activities for your kids this year, Coding With Kids has you covered with both at once. Because, coding! For five years, Coding for Kids has taught...

Our favorite space themed toys and kids’ gifts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Kid Fashion, Toys + Playthings

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing on July 20th, and our kids are so excited about it. Considering it’s an event that happened way before they were born, I love their enthusiasm. In fact, my son just checked out a bunch of moon...

Can holding a potato help prevent car sickness?

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks

Earlier this year, I read somewhere that holding a russet potato can help prevent car sickness. I had no idea how or why, but I thought it was worth a shot. Because if you have kids who get car sick, you know that you will try anything. Like…anything. On a long...

Coding with Kids: The online summer camp that blends fun and real world STEM skills. | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Kids, Tech CMP-Style

This is a sponsored message from Coding With Kids If you’re trying to balance fun and educational activities for your kids this summer, Coding With Kids is a fabulous solution offering both! Coding With Kids offers live, week-long online coding camps for kids...

Black Friday shopping: 6 holiday toys to have on your radar this weekend | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here Hitting the stores this Black Friday? Whether you’re braving the crowds or shopping the virtual shelves, you’ll want to keep these 6 fun toys on your radar for your holiday gift lists. From STEM...

5 gifts to help kids develop valuable skills: Top holiday toys from Lakeshore Learning | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message from Lakeshore Learning Kids love toys — all kinds of toys — and parents love those toys when they get kids excited about learning and building skills they need through play. In fact, learning through play is how kids learn...