Back to school shopping – green school supplies
We’ve always had a heart for green school supplies for our kids, ever since we knew such a thing even existed.While they’ll never be as cheap as what you find at the big mall stores, grab a couple you love and teach the kids a lesson in...
Back to school shopping – the best lunchbox accessories
You can’t have a back to school lunchbox without all the cool goodies inside. We’ll let you take care of the yummy food and snacks. But we’ve got you covered when it comes to all the cool accessories that definitely make lunchtime every kids favorite...
Back to school shopping – the coolest kids backpacks and bags
We’re pretty sure that back to school is synonymous with a brand new backpack and not one that’s ragged and torn from last year’s heavy load of school books and homework. Here are a bunch of our favorite book bags that are not only cool, but will...
Back to school shopping – the coolest lunchboxes and lunch bags.
It’s a tradition for so many families – the school year starts off with a clean new lunch box, full of promise (and not so full of last year’s peanut butter crud). Here are a few that we love because they’re not only adorable, they’re...
Back to school shopping – the coolest kids wear from Tea Collection
This post, and the awesome giveaway, is brought to you by our amazing sponsor Tea Collection!When Tea Collection asked us to share our favorite clothing of their fall collection with you were were like uh…is there a maximum number we can do? For years...
Back to school shopping – better lunchbox snacks
Welcome to our second installment of our back to school shopping guide, featuring 8 better lunchbox snacks for your kids.If you’re like us, lunch packing can be a chore. To say nothing of the trips to the super market aisle in which the kids beg for any...
Back to School Shopping – Parents’ lifesavers
We’re so excited to introduce our much anticipated 2011 Back to School Shopping Guide! Every few days, check back for more categories, more great picks, and of course, discount codes for all the coolest back to school goodies. Today’s category,...
Back to school clothes for under $20 that look like you spent a whole lot more.
As of today, I officially have two children in school. (Sniff!) So we did some serious back to school shopping a few days ago and learned there was much awesomeness to be had at Old Navy. It’s a lucky coincidence that this week the shop is one of Cool Mom...
Children’s backpacks aren’t just for back to school
We’re huge fans of the Dante Beatrix backpacks for almost too many reasons to mention–the eco-friendly materials, the perfect toddler sizing, the adorable designs. How’s that for a start?Now the company is simply named Beatrix NY. And to celebrate...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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