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A quick, natural skincare routine for tweens and teens from an expert
When it comes to tween and teen skin, and figuring out the skincare routine that will work best for them, I like to take the less is more approach -- at least until action is really needed. When I was younger, I had great skin until I started trying out all sorts of...
23 cool backpacks for teens and big kids | Cool Mom Picks Back to School Guide 2016
We're continuing our 2016 Back to School Guide with our picks for cool backpacks for teens and bigger kids this year. This is the age kids get pretty picky about what they're wearing every day, because it really is a reflection of them. So we've searched the web for...
Could you use a little box of joy these days?
Our friend Marisa Cummings, the accomplished illustrator and force behind Creative Thursday, has launched an adorable box of happiness and inspiration, as she calls it. Or, more succinctly, a Box of Joy. They've been so popular that there are only a limited number...
Shop Art Theft: A site to support indie artists, not the retailers ripping them off.
After following the awful account of indie artist Tuesday Bassen and her legal struggles with Zara, which we shared a couple weeks back, we reaffirm our ongoing, ten-year commitment to supporting small makers and original artists -- especially when they're being...
The coolest backpacks for preschoolers and little kids | Cool Mom Picks Back to School Guide 2016
It seems like our annual Back to School Guide gets earlier each year, because hey - we're here for you, parents! Whether you're already scrambling to get those school shopping lists covered or you've got a good month left to track down the best backpack or lunch box...
FinFun: Mermaid tails for swimming that take summer fun to new heights. Or, depths.
The coolest thing you'll encounter in the water this summer may be my daughter, who has transformed herself from a normal 13-year-old into a full-fledged mermaid. And, whoa, if you have a child who would love to swim like one of these creature of the sea, you'll want...
The lunch box napkins that can help kids make new friends
I'm not even ready to think about back-to-school season yet, but it's coming -- and sooner than later for parents like me in the south! While I've never been the type of parent who attempts to learn Bento arts or making a panda bear rice ball for my kids' lunch boxes,...
12 unique tattoo ideas for parents, beyond your kid’s name on your back.
I loved tattoos ever since I got my first one back in college (sorry, mom), but after having kids, I was all about searching for unique tattoo ideas for parents. For me, it was about honoring the journey of becoming a mom, as well as keeping a little part of my kids...
5 of the cutest backpacks and lunch boxes to give you a head start on back to school
With lots of kids heading back to school in early August, and September really not that far behind, it's not too soon to start thinking about back to school. Especially when they're some of the most adorable backpacks and lunch boxes you'll see, and at an extra...
Why I stopped making my daughter clean her room | Thinking : Parent
I am a neat person. Well, as neat as a mom of four kids can be. I wasn't always considered neat. In fact, my college roommate might read this and laugh hysterically because there was a point in time that you couldn't even see my bed because of the piles of crap. And...
4 reasons to consider an ecotourism vacation for your family. (Besides being awesome.)
The idea of combining education and conservation with a family vacation is super appealing to parents, which is why ecotourism is such a fascinating concept for me -- and maybe for you. If you're not familiar with ecotourism, it's aimed at providing travelers with...
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: 5 cool fall and winter staples we love
I love a Nordstrom sale, and their Anniversary Sale is no exception, because you can get great discounts on brand new items. So, if you've got a little cash stashed, here are 5 of my favorites, all fabulous fall and winter staples, if I do say so myself, that I'm...
13 cool art projects for those summer seashells
If you're feeling a bit #clambitious about that bucket of shells you and your kids collected on your beach vacation, we've got good news for you. Here, we've rounded up some of our favorite seashell art projects for those summer finds, good for kids of all ages,...
4 fun DIY friendship bracelet patterns for a rainy (or just unbearably hot) day.
It's no mystery that crafts for kids are great for when they're feeling a little listless (or demanding to go to the pool yet again). But tons of prep work and shopping for supplies (Dremel tool. Um, no)? Not really worth the hour or two of entertainment they might...
10 cool nighttime activities for kids that let you be the fun parent
With the kids out of school and the days so much longer, I've been trying to make summer extra fun for them, which means extending bedtimes way past their normal time and heading out for nighttime adventures. Seriously, there are so many fun things to do with kids...
Our favorite summer sports bra to keep you stylish and supported
The ladies in my Zumba workout class have been seriously bringing it when it comes to stylish workout gear lately. And even though I remind myself that it's not a competition (something I have to tell myself a lot when we get to the Latin dance portion), I sometimes...
How to talk to your kids about politics? Ken Burns has a book for that.
This election cycle has been pretty brutal, leaving a lot of us wondering how to talk to our kids about politics. Well, I just got a copy of Grover Cleveland, Again! by the celebrated documentarian Ken Burns and illustrator Gerald Kelley, and I'm convinced that...
Over 20 of the best Finding Dory birthday party ideas
Even though Finding Dory has only been out for a few weeks, she already has a ton of fans who are likely going to want her be the star of their birthday party (well, after the birthday child of course). So we've gone fishing for some of our favorite Finding...
The 2016 best board games of the year from Spiel des Jahres. Family game night just got a whole lot cooler!
During the summer I usually let my kids stay up late, but we ditch the screens and play board games together instead. So, each year I keep my eye on the Spiel des Jahres award-winning board games to find the best new board games that are guaranteed to be interesting...
The Disney LEGO castle that has us all wishing upon a star.
We all know that there are some pretty amazing possibilities when it comes to LEGOs, from the skills they develop to the fantastical forms they can take. But the new LEGO Disney Castle is honestly pretty jaw-dropping. Disney fans, this is no glorified plastic...
11 family-friendly television shows that everyone can agree on. Seriously.
We've been moving away from solo gadget time in my house and exchanging it for family screen time, within reason, of course. That means we all gather around the television and watch something that we all enjoy. Really. With kids ages 5 to 12, you might think that it's...