by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press It’s hard to believe that it’s officially the 20th anniversary of Newberry Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie, the modern classic by Kate DiCamillo that’s captivated the imaginations of hundreds of...
by Christina Refford | DIY, School Gear
If there is any year we should all be making sure we send an extra thank you to our favorite teachers, it’s this one. They’re reimagining their entire spring curriculum so that kids can continue to learn from home, they’re getting up to speed on...
by Kate Etue | Valentine's Day, DIY
Trying to find classroom activities for Valentine’s Day parties that are fun enough, cool enough, easy enough, and affordable enough isn’t a simple task. Plus, not every kid is comfortable with the “tell every kid in your class you love them”...
by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good
Each year, we love putting together some of our favorite gifts that give back in substantial and specific ways — not just some undetermined percentage of your purchase going to “charities.” While we definitely share these kinds of gifts that give...
by Christina Refford | DIY, Beauty + Cosmetics
I think these DIY mason jar spa gift ideas are just so incredibly perfect for the holidays, Mother’s Day, anniversaries…you name it. I mean, is there anyone among us who could not use a little pampering right now? The way I see it, if you can’t...
by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Art + Decor
We all fell in love with artist Karen Hallion’s “She Series” empowered heroines poster last year, which featured some of our favorite fictional badass ladies (plus Eliza Hamilton). This week, she announced a brand new limited-edition poster in the...
by Caroline Siegrist | DIY
Lately I’ve been sleuthing around the interwebs for great printable teacher appreciation notes for kids. After all, Teacher Appreciation Week starts today! And ever since my son started preschool, I’ve been been struck anew by how much educators do to...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
One way I always bring all of my family together over the holidays is with a Secret Santa gifting tradition. Truth be told, it’s the most affordable (and let’s be honest, fun) way to exchange gifts with a large family over the holidays. I generally try to...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks
We are always on the lookout for the best teacher gift ideas every year, and it may in fact be one of the top gift questions we get from readers every year about this time. (Then again in May.) And hey, I get it; if there are any people on my holiday shopping list...
by Kate Etue | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids’ teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can’t do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead, I’ve...