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Take on 2018 with these 8 pieces of empowering, mood-boosting jewelry

Take on 2018 with these 8 pieces of empowering, mood-boosting jewelry

by Kate Etue | Fashion

When I saw Etsy editors recommending mood-boosting jewelry for this time of year, I was in. Let’s just say, I’ve felt like Cinderella lately . . . pre-fairy-Godmother. I’m constantly cleaning up after my kids because it’s too cold for them to...
Artwork honoring the diverse women whose shoulders we all stand on.

Artwork honoring the diverse women whose shoulders we all stand on.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Doing Good

Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women’s March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for my kids. But as much as...
Black History flashcards that inspire and educate, 52 cards at a time.

Black History flashcards that inspire and educate, 52 cards at a time.

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

Each year, Black History Month is a wonderful time for Americans to celebrate the historical achievements and contributions of Black people in this country. But I dream of a time that these achievements will be given equal representation in our history books and...
3 wonderful new picture books about African American heroes, all written by authors of color

3 wonderful new picture books about African American heroes, all written by authors of color

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

As a strong proponent of bookshelves filled with diverse books — in our libraries, our schools, and certainly at home — I’ve become much more aware of not seeking out books featuring heroes of color, but ensuring that a diverse group of authors and...
The best children’s books of 2017 to read in 2018: All the year-end lists, all in one place.

The best children’s books of 2017 to read in 2018: All the year-end lists, all in one place.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

This is my favorite recurring post every year on Cool Mom Picks, in which we collect all the best children’s books of 2017 lists from all over the internet — from big publications like the New York Times to our favorite indie bloggers with great taste in...
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Vol. 2 | Editors Top 10 of the Year

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Vol. 2 | Editors Top 10 of the Year

by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Kids, Editors Best of the Year

The truth is, we want to give a shout out to the many wonderful children’s authors this year who dedicated their energies to supporting, uplifting, and empowering girls — and to those publishers who gave them the opportunity. But the one that really steals...
10 diverse new books from women authors in 2017 worth reading in 2018.

10 diverse new books from women authors in 2017 worth reading in 2018.

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Adults

It’s been a tough year for women, but we’re convinced that the future is female, and that includes 2018. So in the spirit of sisterhood, supporting the work of more diverse voices, and in general, just discovering something new and wonderful to read right...
Liz and Kristen’s favorite holiday gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Liz and Kristen’s favorite holiday gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Podcast

We have to admit that picking favorite gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is sort of like picking a favorite kid; it was really hard to do!  But, we somehow managed, and we had a lot of fun doing it. Whether you’re smack in the middle of your holiday...
4 smart, stylish, decidedly practical subscription box gift ideas.

4 smart, stylish, decidedly practical subscription box gift ideas.

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Living

A whole lot has happened in the world of subscription boxes, since we first announced Birchbox in 2010, the week they launched. (Really!) Now as you well know, there’s pretty much a subscription box for everyone on your list — including those practical...
11 of the absolute best homemade kids’ Halloween costumes of 2017.

11 of the absolute best homemade kids’ Halloween costumes of 2017.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

While all kids’ Halloween costumes are of course wonderful and creative and adorable and perfect, well, we’re kind of blown away by these in particular. They’re all handmade, all made by regular old parents in our network — no professional...
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