The Best April Fool’s Prank We Ever Pulled. Still Hilarious.
Over the years, we used to create the best April Fool's posts each April 1 until it became...well, kind of a thing everyone did and readers got savvy and started expecting them. Then we started sharing the best April Fool's pranks you could play on your kids and hey,...
Daily Question: Do you take your shoes off in the house?
Welcome to today's daily question, where cool moms get to tell other cool parents what they think. Today, we've got a question that can be a little controversial: Do you require shoes to come off at the front door? Parents have extremely strong opinions about whether...
Daily Question: Gen Z Slang
Welcome to our next daily reader question, where you get to tell other cool parents what's cool! Today, we're asking about Gen Z slang. Our kids have created so much colorful vocabulary, and they get a hard time for a lot of it. So let's turn it around a bit. We want...
Daily Question : The Best ’80s Teen Movies of All Time
Welcome to our first daily reader question, where you get to tell other cool parents what's cool! First up, a topic that's near and dear to our hearts: Pop culture. Or more specifically the pop culture from our own youth that we now get to share with our kids as they...
How to dye Easter eggs: Getting the perfect shades with tips from the food dye experts
I imagine that the McCormick's website must get more traffic this time of year than any other, considering that it's pretty the perfect starting point for anyone looking for a legit Easter egg color guide. If you want to know just how to dye Easter eggs with food...
One Cool Thing: A thoughtful gift under $10 for an avid reader, teacher, or a new grad
For years we've loved sharing personalized bookmarks, and today I'm so happy to have stumbled on a new maker, right in time for graduation, end-of-year teacher gifts, Mother's Day...any day, really. What's more, the price is incredible, especially if you have a lot...
Here are 3 eco-friendly plastic wrap alternatives we can recommend for more sustainable food storage
In an effort be more eco-friendly, we've all been using more plastic wrap alternatives. After all, being eco-friendly also means cutting back on food waste by wrapping up leftovers; and making the most of pre-made staples like pre-cooked pasta and rice or diced...
One Cool Thing: Fiesta towels add a splash of color to your kitchen
Sometimes it's fun just sharing one cool thing I've found, and because I'm online basically all day, you know...looking for cool things, I'm excited to do more of this here. Today I stumbled on Fiesta Kitchen Towels and I couldn't wait to share them. For under $15 at...
Preppy is back, only better! Get the modern prep look for less with these hot spring deals
If you haven't heard, modern prep has taken over, reinvigorating the classic preppy staples of the 80s. So we found some incredible modern prep staples for your spring and summer wardrobe, all updated beautifully for 2024 -- and even better, they're all on sale. Like...
Where to get your hands on the new Betsey Johnson x Peeps handbag
If you have a Peeps obsession like so many of us, you have to peep (sorry) the new Betsey Johnson x Peeps rhinestone bunny bag that's out just in time for Easter. In classic yellow, hot pink, or baby blue, this crossbody bag is tricked out in a bevy of rhinestones,...