by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks
I’ve definitely been looking for cool playroom ideas lately for my own son. Because between the art supplies in the kitchen, the Play-Doh in the dining room, and the pretend workbench and kitchen in the basement, my preschooler is quickly laying claim to our...
by Nicole Blades | Tips + Tricks
Hey, wait a minute. Is that you, August? How did you get here so fast? I know I’m not the only one who feels like this. Wasn’t it April just yesterday? Instead of trying to wrap our collective heads around the theory of relativity, let’s focus on how...
by PJ Feinstein | Tips + Tricks, Toys + Playthings
The very first thing my son does when we sit down to eat at a restaurant (well, after ordering both ice water and milk) is ask for my iPhone. I’ll admit that I’m often tempted to hand it over because it’s such an easy way to keep him entertained while we’re...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
You know that museum in town you’ve been meaning to take your kids to but you just haven’t gotten to it? Yep, I have one too. Well turns out you have a chance to do it free. Because on September 26 this year, tons of museums, zoos, aquariums and science...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
This is a sponsored post on behalf of the National Parks Service and the Amex EveryDay Credit Card which helps you make the most out of…#EveryDayMoments. (You guessed it.) When I think of the US National Parks, my mind tends to go right to places...
by Nicole Blades | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks
So, you want to go to a resort with the fam on vacation? Lucky you. I just did it and I can help! But first know, that as with most anything that involves tiny humans, tweens, teens — or any combination of them — you’ll need a clear plan. And the...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks
With four kids running around my house, that’s a whole lot of teeth to keep up with, and as much as I’d like to say my kids are always excited and enthusiastic about brushing their teeth on their own for those seemingly endless two minutes that’s...
by Kate Etue | Party Ideas
If you could do a post on cool favor ideas, that’d be great! My daughter’s third birthday is coming up this fall, and I like to get children’s party favors for 3 year olds that won’t be thrown away when the guests get home! -CMP reader...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks
We are having so much fun with our kids home for summer break, the occasional sibling squabble aside, but we’re already thinking about back-to-school. Especially on behalf of those of you in the south who start in what, like four minutes? There’s so much...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
On our newest episode of SPAWNED with Kristen and Liz, we’re chatting about Liz’s some-number high school reunion (her stories are hilarious) and we discuss a few surprising benefits of turning 40. Then, we tackle the tough topic of picky eaters, sharing...
