Why I’m emotional about 19th Amendment Day this year, and links to help kids understand the importance.
I am finding myself a little choked up today, on the anniversary of the 19th amendment, in a way I can’t recall ever feeling before. Maybe it’s because this is the first August 18 in which we have a female presidential nominee from a major party. Maybe...
Shop Art Theft: A site to support indie artists, not the retailers ripping them off.
After following the awful account of indie artist Tuesday Bassen and her legal struggles with Zara, which we shared a couple weeks back, we reaffirm our ongoing, ten-year commitment to supporting small makers and original artists — especially when they’re...
5 free summer reading challenges for kids. Prizes included!
Even though I’ve got a couple of avid readers in my house, I’m always looking for ways to continue to encourage them to pick up a book. Thankfully, there are no shortage of summer reading challenges that offer kids a little incentive for their...
The 2016 National Spelling Bee winners. And tips for getting your kids excited about spelling.
The 2016 National Scripps Spelling Bee finals ended last night and just wow. For the third year running, two amazing kids tied as winners: 13 year old Jairam Pathwar of Upstate NY, and Austin Texas’ Nihar Janga who is only 11. Wow. To clinch the number-one slot...
How to shop your favorite Cool Mom Picks picks, right from Instagram. It’s easy!
If you see cool stuff on Instagram that you need to buy (or, if you’re like us, really, really want to buy), now you can, Thanks to LikeToKnow.It. This cool service lets you shop lots of the great stuff you discover right from our Cool Mom Picks Instagram...
Budget family travel tips: 5 smart do’s and don’ts to save you a ton on your next family vacation
A few months ago, I decided I wanted to celebrate my 40th birthday with a big trip, but whoa, family vacations are certainly not cheap! Especially when you’re traveling with kids — or in my case, four of them. Even though I’d been saving for a...
Put a poem in your pocket: A fun way to celebrate National Poetry Month
By this point in the school year, my kids know not to expect the sorts of lunchbox love notes they got from me daily in September. But there are a few days on the calendar that inspire me to scribble something special to surprise them: Valentine’s Day (of course), St....
Happy birthday Jane Goodall! 5 fun, easy ways to introduce her to your kids
Is there one kid in the world who isn’t fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall’s birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you think her legacy is...
Powerpuff yourself! Townsville needs you!
Have you ever fancied yourself fighting two-dimensional crime alongside Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup? Well get on it! Thanks to the super fun new Powerpuff Yourself website from Cartoon network, you can create your very own Powerpuff Girl avatar faster than you can...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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