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8 cool fidget toys that aren’t spinners, to help kids of all ages get the wiggles out.

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

Move over, fidget spinners! Thanks to all the new fidget toys that our kids are loving, you spinners have just been relegated to the junk drawer. (Say hi to those dead batteries for me.) In fact,I think these are even more fun than their predecessors. By now most of...

How to support small business and your own community this holiday | Spawned Podcast Ep 222

by Liz Gumbinner | Podcast

Today we’re talking about one of our very favorite subjects, how to support small businesses this holiday, during a year that needs it more than ever. After nearly 15 years, we’ve become quite the experts (if we do say so ourselves!) and so we’re...

The best 2020 Prime Day deals…while they last. Only good ones though, promise. (UPDATED)

by Cool Mom Staff | Living

Just can’t quit Amazon? Especially on Prime Day? We get it. Here are some of the best Prime Day deals, as in not the stuff that looks like it was salvaged from your Great Grandma’s tag sale. (Not like we wouldn’t still look though.) And not the stuff...

These 5 awesome Etsy houseplant shops are perfect pandemic pick-me-ups

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor

We’ve all picked up new hobbies during quarantine, and mine has been buying and potting houseplants on Etsy. I lead an exciting life, what can I say. But while I’m at home so much of the time, surrounding myself with these little reminders of growth and...

The best interactive toys for kids: 6 I love in every price range

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech CMP-Style, Toys + Playthings

As I’ve written here before, RetailMeNot is basically my must-visit destination before I make any purchase online. Because hey, coupon codes. So I was thrilled when they asked me to write an article for them sharing my own picks for the best interactive toys to...

If you’ve ever wished you could buy a single shoe…this new line of adaptive shoes from Zappos is here for you

by Caroline Siegrist | Doing Good, Fashion

I’ve been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether it’s Halloween costumes for kids with special needs or adaptive clothing for kids with sensory issues. And this new Zappo’s...

HandlePop: Because we don’t want to touch those supermarket cart handles much either.

by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Update: Unfortunately this Kickstarter was cancelled in mid-July. We’ll be out shortly with some great alternatives! Anyone else feel like they’re playing high-stakes poker every time they grab a shopping cart by the handle? I know I can wipe the handle...

We’ve got 5 eco-friendly paper towel alternatives to help you make the switch at the perfect time.

by Caroline Siegrist | Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks

I’ve been meaning to wean our family off paper towels for years, and this quarantine is finally giving the push that I need. Thanks, empty paper towel shelves at Kroger! So I’ve been chatting with eco-conscious friends and colleagues about favorite paper...

This browser extension helps you save money at thousands of online shops while you do…nothing.

by Cool Mom Staff | Living

This is a sponsored message from Capital One Shopping Capital One Shopping compensates us when you get the Capital One Shopping extension using the links provided These days, we’re all shopping online, and we’re all looking for great prices on...

5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Props to you if you’re stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you’ve been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram, then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living in our favorite...

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