If you're holding out for Prime Day and Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals, we get it. And we'll have plenty of our favorite deals from them coming soon. But some of the July 4th week sales happening right now are pretty spectacular. So we…
We have written often about raising activist kids and what we can do to encourage them to get involved with whatever cause inspires them. One of the first place we turn are books, and in this case, wonderful children's books about activi…
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions series , we're answering questions about the SATs and ACTs, like their relative importance, whether they matter more or less than your GPA, and whether "test-optional" schools really a…
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions series , we're answering that tough question about Early Decision (ED) applications. What are the pros and cons? Does it really give you an edge? Is there anyone who shouldn't apply ED…
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions series , we're answering a common question about how to spend your summers in high school -- and especially that important summer between junior and senior years . Insider Alyse Levine…
It's that time of year: Camp clothes shopping! Or more accurately, the time of year I look at the kids' camp clothing checklist and realize we have outgrown everything and gah, where am I going to get those non-itchy navy shorts again at…
I'm often asked for the best t-shirts for women -- why this is such a hard thing to find I don't know, but it is. My answer these days: If you like a crew neck tee, the Uniqlo crew-neck tees are on sale for just $9.70 each this week. Wow…
While some of our daughters are rocking the teeny bikini that are back this summer, others are more interested in athletic two-piece swimsuits that let them be as active in the pool or on the beach as they'd like. As it turns out, it's a…
Why choose Petco for your pet care needs? Petco provides a complete range of services and products that cater to every aspect of pet care, including health and wellness solutions for pets, embodying the concept of petco love. Petco is co…
Hooray, it's Monday! Which also means... v Visit the Cool Mom Picks Deals Page for our favorite deals we've tracked down from our favorite brands. From the big stores we all shop, to the indie companies we love supporting. You'll find de…
Truly, I always imagined The Original Makeup Erasers were just washcloths with a gimmick and now I realize that 1) I was wrong and 2) I am hooked! Since I figure I can't be the last person to try them after being bombarded by ads and rev…
Browsing Target this morning, I was surprised to come across these Morgan Harper Nichols designed hair scrunchies . In fact, I did a double-take to be sure it was the MHN referenced on the packaging. Considering I know Morgan from her wi…
There is a certain joy in putting together summer camp care packages for my tweens and teens each year. It's not just loading them up with stuff so I can make sure they remember me (ha), it's that a summer camp care package can provide t…
If you want to learn more about Juneteenth as we approach its anniversary, or just want to be sure its history and relevance has a place on your bookshelves, we have found some terrific children's books about Juneteenth to help. After al…
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions podcast series , a question we've been getting more and more from both parents and prospective students: How to know whether a college environment will be a safe place for you physical…
Now that I've discovered the Emoji Kitchen, I have one more time suck I didn't need...except wow, did I need this one! Ever wish that you could make a rainbow star? A ghost holding a dead flower? A " 100 " but in green? That's what Emoji…
Today, the Amazon Books Editors announced their annual mid-year list of the Best Books of the Year So Far , including a hand-picked list of The Best Children's Books of the Year So Far. And I'll get to them allll in a sec. But first, the…
We've received so many questions from parents regarding the college admissions process, and we couldn't address them all in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions podcast series . I want to get to them all! So we are kicking off a Q&A…
As a big audiobook fan -- and supporter of indie booksellers -- I am excited to see the big promotion that Libro.fm i s offering this month to honor their 10th anniversary. If you sign up as a new member right now, you'll get 3 audiobook…
If you're looking for a cute, flowy, floral dress for a summer wedding, you're in luck! This year's floral dress styles hit all the right notes with light, breezy, flouncy fabrics, fun mid to maxi lengths, and so many cheery color combin…
I have been proudly supporting ABLE since I first visited their Ethiopian facilities where women wove and dyed handmade scarves and sewed beautifully crafted leather goods to earn benefits, fair working conditions, and a living wage. ABL…
We always love helping you all out with the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for Dad, Grandpa, your stepdad, or anyone you’re celebrating this Father’s Day. Because it helps us out too! While Father’s Day gifts have been on our minds …
If you're searching for a foodie gift for Dad or a special grandpa or stepdad this Father's Day who has impeccable taste, we've found some wonderful ideas. Not only are they all stellar gifts on their own, but they're all on sale -- some…
When we asked our readers about your favorite Gen Z slang words , the second most popular answer was low-key. But that's only because the first most popular answer was what the heck are you talking about? So I reached out to my teens and…
