More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
What’s in that high performance water bottle? Not vodka.
If you're looking for a great gift for a friend's New Year's party -- someone who's unique, a little cheeky, and maybe into yoga, hiking, or any other activity -- you've got to check out these high-end, high performance water bottles with a name that's a real...
Have a magical Christmas, cool parents!
Hope today brings you everything magical you're hoping for, whether it's a fancy gift, your favorite cookies, a Netflix binge-fest, quiet time with your family, a day with no political arguments, a really good port, the ultimate holiday playlist with no sign of "I saw...
Wishing you a happy Hamilton Hanukkah! From Cool Mom Picks and the Maccabeats
Those of us Hanukkah revelers have always had slimmer pickings when it comes to great modern music. But now Adam Sandler and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings have some great new company thanks to the Maccabeats, who are just out with Hasmonean: A Hamilton Hanukkah. If...
13 of the cutest printable coloring pages for Christmas, to keep kids away from those presents just a little longer.
I know that the days before Christmas can seem unusually long, especially when kids are out of school and the presents are taunting them (my nieces' word, not mine). So if you've got a household of over-excited kids, we've got just the thing to help you keep them...
6 year-end charitable donation ideas that support children and education
Around the holidays, if you're like me, you're probably thinking about gratitude, which means you may be feeling more generous than usual about now. And, you might be thinking about some ways to log some year-end charitable donations before the clock strikes 12 on...
The ultimate list of amazing last-minute holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list!
We totally get the last-minute holiday gift problem. Believe us! I mean, we may have started working on our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide in, like...May, but hey, we're busy moms. And we're busy shopping for you! So no judgments at all if you're looking for last-minute...
The best holiday humor from around the web. Because we needed a laugh, too. | Spawned Episode 62
If you're like us, then you could reallllly use a laugh right about now. The last-minute holiday rush. The news. More news. Well, you get the idea. So, on this episode of Spawned we scoured the web for some of the best holiday humor we could find. Ridiculous Pinterest...
12 cool thank you cards that will make even texting-loving tweens and teens pick up a pen.
It's that time of year when your kids will be getting lots (and lots) of gifts, which means it's also that time when we as parents try to teach our kids a little something about gratitude, and a great way to do that is by having them write out thank you cards. Real...
7 smells that every parent will know. For better or for worse.
This post was created for our partnership with Suave Essentials There are definitely certain smells that every parent comes to know. In fact, we think you'll be pretty familiar with those fragrances -- wonderful and uh, otherwise -- that we are subjected to on a...
15 festive, fun, and free printable gift tags for the holidays. Now, get wrapping!
On your mark, get set, wrap those gifts! And, as always, we're coming to the rescue with 15 of the most festive, fun, and free printable gift tags for all your holiday gifts. Some of the printables on this list were in our round up last year, and we love them so much...