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Tips for tackling the most common New Year’s resolutions | Spawned Episode 63
If you're like us and you love to make New Year's resolutions but can never seem to actually keep them, well, this is the Spawned podcast for you. On this episode, we're taking a closer look at the most common New Year's resolutions, and sharing our own advice, plus...
Berries Everywhere: Would you ever let your kids do this to your kitchen?
This post was created for our partnership with Very Berry Cheerios My kids love berries. In fact, their aunt nicknamed them "my little fruit bats" because they love berries in their lunches, on their desserts, and yes, with their breakfast. So of course we were all...
The game-changing winter fleece pullover for kids. Who knew there was such a thing?
Trying to get your toddler to quit squirming long enough for you to wriggle on a pair of mittens is basically a parenting rite of passage. One much easier said than done. Which is why I'm so impressed with the lightweight kids' fleece pullover with mittens attached I...
Causebox: The ultimate do-good subscription box for women.
We love subscription boxes, and we've covered so many of our favorites since they became such a hot gift to give. And now we've found one that comes with built-in warm fuzzies. Each Causebox subscription box is filled with about seven beautiful surprises, each...
7 simple changes I’m making before I turn 40
2018 is the year I turn 40. Wow. It seems like such a big deal, this milestone, complete with black "Over the Hill" balloons and all. No -- kidding. I mean, sure I was afraid of 40 once. But, now, thanks to the women in my life who have not only reached this milestone...
New helmet designs so cute your kid might actually want to wear theirs.
We've been longtime fans of Nutcase bike helmets, since they offer some of the cutest designs and trustworthy safety features for our kids. So I'm very excited about the brand new launch of their newest designs for their Little Nutty line. My favorite? The Tin Robot...
Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Cleansing System review: Is it really worth the price? An honest look.
As the new year loomed over me, I got an early start on my resolution to rid myself of dry, dead skin, and take better care of my face. I tested out quite a few skincare devices over the course of one month that had been sent to me for review consideration -- from...
Little Big Girl by Claire Keane: The perfect gift for a new big sister.
When you've been the littlest in your family your whole entire life, but things are about to get real because a new sibling comes along, you need the book Little Big Girl by Claire Keane. This sweet story about a little girl growing up and getting bigger and bigger...
6 fantastic pairs of kids’ winter boots on sale right now. Hurry!
The good thing about living down South is that I can wait until the last minute to buy snow boots for my kids, when they're all on sale! And when you're buying four sets of winter snow gear, those savings help a lot. That said, all of these kids' winter boots on sale...
8 family music albums that you’re going to want to add to your playlist in 2017
Here at Cool Mom Picks, we love finding the best kids music and sharing it with you. And I'm excited to share these 8 albums that I think you and your family will love right now. Of course, we're always big fans of our friend Lisa Loeb and TMBG’s Danny Weinkauf, both...
4 amazing beauty wipes you didn’t know could do the job of messier products
There's no denying to new parents that a bottomless stash of diaper wipes is essential in every way. But what's awesome is how many beauty wipes are available for adults too, taking the place of messier products you might own to make our busy lives on-the-go a whole...
Fight evil (and frostbite) with these cool superhero snowsuits.
Snowsuits have come a long way since Randy's slug imitation in A Christmas Story. Today's kid demands warmth and comfort -- and the ability to move. And, in some cases, superhuman powers to help them take on the task of protecting their snow fortresses. Or, getting up...
3 new luxury double strollers that every trust fund baby will adore. (The rest of us can just covet from afar.)
Every once in awhile we love to check out the top-of-the-line baby gear that we might not be able to afford ourselves, but makes our fantasy wish lists. And these luxury double strollers are too gorgeous to ignore. Hey, maybe you got some cash for the holidays that's...
The best lists of the best children’s books of 2016, all in one place
Once again, we're happy to have compiled the best lists of all the best children's books of the year, curated by the top publishers, reviewers, organizations, and bloggers we respect. And boy, was it a fantastic year for children's literature and storybooks. You'll...
Good luck charms to help get you through 2017
As we bid adieu to 2016 -- or, more appropriately, don't let the door hit you on the way out, 2016 -- I've been thinking about friends who've had it particularly hard this year. If you know anyone who's had a rough go of it too, then you might like this idea we've had...
18 pretty, printable 2017 calendars, lots free! Because free is a good way to start a new year.
If you're looking to plan ahead for 2017 and impose some organization on the post-holiday chaos, we've scoured the web for beautiful printable 2017 calendars and put together 17 of our very favorites. There are tons of cool designs available online, whether you want a...
The best kids music of 2016 | Editors Picks of the Year
It wouldn't be our Editors Picks of the Year if we didn't give a shoutout to our favorite kids music of the year. And if you're thinking, huh? Cool kids' music? then clearly you haven't spent a lot of time here! For years now, there have been amazing kindie artists...
18 best children’s books of 2016 | Editors’ Best of 2016
As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at our picks for the best children's books of 2016 -- according to our editors, writers, and of course our children! What a perfect way to kick off our Editors Picks of the Year. As our readers know, we all adore books...
15 Glitzy and glam 2017 New Year’s party printables, recipes + DIY decorations to help you kick 2016 out the door
While every year we put together our favorite New Year's printables for those of you partying like it's...well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year's Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you're saying goodbye to a really tough 2016; maybe you're...
Target’s new Modern by Dwell line is chic and affordable home good perfection.
I've always relied on Target for super affordable, stylish basics like tees, sweaters, swimwear. And it helps that they partner with designers I really love, but can't necessary afford, to bring great fashion to me and others among the wallet-conscious masses. So when...
7 inspirational 2017 planners to help you own the new year like a boss.
If you're anything like me, the end of 2016 may have hoping that 2017 will somehow offer something better than where we feel we are now. However that's something that happens by planning and doing -- not just hoping. Which is why finding inspirational 2017 planners...