These are the 5 most meaningful gifts for teachers, according to a longtime educator
We're happy to welcome Becca Reed to share her choices for 5 meaningful gifts for teachers as the school year draws to a close. Close your eyes and think about the people in your life who helped shape you for the better. Those who sparked a belief or curiosity or...
The best of the Memorial Day Sales: Up to 80% off the brands we adore
Hooray, it's the weekend! Which also means... huge Memorial Day sales. Visit our Cool Mom Picks Deals Page, which we just updated to include plenty of deals, discounts and offers from our favorite brands. From the big stores we all shop, to the indie companies we love...
Brad Meltzer on Empathy, Kindness, Magic, Transformation, and That One Guy in the Restroom That One Time
This week, I'm talking to #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer, fresh off his viral commencement address at The University of Michigan about empathy, transformation, growth, compassion, and...magic. (Were you thinking I'd be covering that other...
30 fantastic Amazon deals to get you summer ready! Beauty, kids, beach, travel and more
From summer beauty and style, to outdoor entertaining, family travel, beach time, kids' toys and more -- we've got you covered with 30 incredible Amazon deals, discounts, and offers. Our deals team scoured Amazon to find lots of great deals on great brands and...
15 cool but practical Father’s Day gifts. Because they should still feel like gifts, ya know? | Father’s Day Gift Guide
The past few Father's Days that we've celebrated, it seems more dads are finding the joys of practical Father's Day gifts. Whether it helps him around the house, helps him master the WAH thing, lets him enjoy cooking more, or pampers him -- just a bit -- with...
A psychologist recommends these 6 classic children’s books to teach lessons in mindfulness
There are certainly plenty of mindfulness books for children out there. But I have to be honest, many of the recent titles my own kids see at a bookstore or the the library make them ask, "ugh, is that one of those… mindfulness books?” And I am, by the way, a...
30 Gifts to Wow Dad for Less Than $20 | Father’s Day Gift Guide
In this year's Father's Day Gift Guide, we're excited to share a fantastic selection of our favorite Father's Day gifts under $20. Because we know that you don't have to spend a ton to find a special Father's Day gift. We've scoured the corners of the web to find...
DIY gift basket ideas for Father’s Day: Get inspired with these 5 fun themes
A few years ago, for a cool Father's Day gift, I decided to create my own DIY Father's Day gift basket. Rather than ordering a gift basket for Dad that may or may not hit the mark, DIY-ing means you can fill it with items that are meaningful and personal, and save...
Symbolic keepsake jewelry for graduates: 7 thoughtful gifts with 7 meanings
While we've shared a lot of practical graduation gifts for high school students, some of us are a little more sentimental when it comes to our grads. If you're searching for a heartfelt graduation gift for a special high school or college graduate, sentimental,...
Introducing (drumroll…) our Cool Deals of the Week Shop!
We absolutely love sharing gift guides, cool finds, and helpful recommendations with you every day. But you know what's even better? When the things we love are on sale to help us all stretch our budgets a bit. Since our inboxes are always flooded with limited-time...