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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...
How to wear Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 color of the year: 3 glam accessories we love.
When Pantone announced their 2017 color of the year, I admit I wasn't entirely sold on Greenery, a bright springy, yellowy green that seemed to come out of nowhere. But after reading the backstory, I get it: After a difficult year for so many people, both socially and...
How Boppy is making it easier for pregnant mamas to get some zzz’s | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from The Boppy Company Finding a comfortable position when you're pregnant -- whether you're sitting, laying down or sleeping -- can be pretty challenging, which is why the new line of prenatal pillows from Boppy might just be the respite...
5 of the hottest Star Wars toys your kids totally want. Trust us.
With the perfectly timed December launch of Rogue One, of course Star Wars toys for kids are all the rage. Again. If you're looking for an awesome gift for your little padawan -- even if he or she isn't quite so little -- here are 5 of the hottest Star Wars toys right...
Creative holiday gift wrapping ideas to make your presents even more amazing.
I love the simplicity of brown paper packages tied up with string as much as the next person, but sometimes I'm in the mood for more creative holiday gift wrapping to make my presents really stand out under the Christmas tree or by the menorah. There are no shortage...
Our staff’s most memorable holiday gift stories: A reminder that joy comes in lots of sizes.
These memories brought to you on behalf of JCPenney We spend so much time around here thinking about the best gifts to give to those we love, that sometimes we forget about ourselves and our own gifts! (Is that a mom thing?) So we asked a few of our writers and...
The best experience gifts for kids who want to do it all.
Research shows that the happiest families are those who spend their money on experiences instead of on things. I totally get it. Looking back at my childhood, I can remember only a handful of toys my parents gave me over the years -- a Strawberry Shortcake lip gloss,...
My holiday gift wish list: 5 splurge items I’d love for my baby! (Any family members listening?)
I tend to be a pragmatist when it comes to buying baby gear. I want great, smart products that won't break the bank, so you won't find me shopping for a diamond-encrusted baby rattle or a WiFi-enabled wipes warmer (is that even a thing?) anytime soon. But that doesn't...
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Whichever social media site is your guilty pleasure du jour, we’re there, making sure you don’t miss our favorite posts on parenting, fashion, apps, recipes, deals and discounts, and random awesomeness from around the web. Plus our favorite part: we love hearing from...
The perfect stocking stuffer is…more stockings. If they’re these rad Star Wars socks.
You can only gift so many Star Wars shirts and toys, and -- wait. Who am I kidding? You can never gift too many Star Wars shirts and toys to the fan in your life. And these posh Star Wars socks are the perfect geeky gift they'll enjoy all year. And they're sized just...
My holiday gift wishlist: 5 great gifts on sale so I won’t feel guilty asking fo them
This year, I'm sticking to a pretty strict budget with my own Christmas shopping, because we're heading to South Korea very soon to finalize our adoption. (Best Christmas gift ever!) (Eds: WE AGREE!) And, as you can probably guess, flights to South Korea aren't...