Cool Deal: We found the 256GB iPad for 27% off PLUS an additional $20-off coupon
When we see the iPad go on sale, we jump! Especially during back-to-school shopping season. Right now, we found a huge Amazon deal on the Apple's Wi-Fi enabled 256GB 10.2" Retina display iPad (9th gen) on sale for a whopping 27% off, PLUS, there's an additional coupon...
Cool Deal: We are buying ALL THE TKEES at 40% off during their end-of-summer-sale
Our editor Liz has been swearing by TKEES for years, and this is a great time to score the chic sandals that never go out of style. Right now, a big selection of TKEES is 40% off including best selllers. You'll find their popular glosses (shiny), liners (matte),...
Cool Deal: Freshen your footwear for fall with up to 50% off Converse Chuck Taylors
Right now, Footlocker is having a terrific sale on Converse shoes with amazing deals for the whole family. Styles for women like the All-Star Lift, the Chuck 70, the Converse All-Star Platforms, and edgier styles like the Run Star Legacy CX are nicely discounted up to...
15 of the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten | Back to School Shopping Guide
When we put together our picks for the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten each year, we think about how exciting it is for little ones to pick what may be their very first school gear ever. They geek out over all their school supplies of course, but...
Deal of the Day: Up to 33% off the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack!
It's not often that we see such a steep discount on the classic Fjallraven Kanken Backpack but wow -- we spotted the classic 14" Kanken on sale at Zappos in black for 25% off, plus other styles up to 33% off if you hurry. Some purchases may generate a small affiliate...
Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? Here are our 5 picks after trying dozens over the years.
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you've tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could tell me what you think really are the best lunch boxes. I want something I don't have to get rid of at the end of every year! And it should be sturdy and cute, so not...
Creative ideas to help young children with school anxiety: 7 small items that can make a big difference.
Preschoolers or kindergarten students often feel nervous about their first days and weeks of school. Or their first month of school. Even older kids may feel anxious about a new teacher, new friends, or just getting back into a more rigorous schedule after a long and...
Deal of the Day: Huge Sale on the Educational Cooking Kits for Kids from I’m a Chef Too
If you're starting to plan fall activities for the kids -- or even getting a head start on birthday or holiday gifts -- the popular educational kids' cooking kit subscription boxes from I'm The Chef Too are on sale, and the savings are terrific. Some purchases may...
Brad Montague on seeking out “joy rebels” and making hope a habit
"Joy rebels." Doesn't that sound like a wonderful thing to teach our kids to be? If you think so too, you're going to love my conversation with NY Times best-selling author and illustrator, director, dad, and all-around excellent human, Brad Montague. It's such a...
Lunch bags and totes for teens who have outgrown lunch boxes | Back to School Shopping
The first trick in finding a cool lunch bag for teens that they'll actually use is to make sure they have a say. So sit down with them and peruse our picks, created with the help of our own teens. As our own kids have gotten older, we know they prefer lunch bags and...