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Custom portraits of your kid with their imaginary friend. How cool is that?
We've seen tons of amazing portrait artists we've absolutely loved (and hired) over the years, but the collaboration between photographer Anna Angenend and illustrator Amy Snyder may just be my favorite yet. These artists create custom portraits of your child with...
Real Kids Sunglasses: Blending style with UVA/UVB protection
I'm like a lot of parents, in that I know my kids should be wearing sun protection for their eyes, but I'm not inclined to drop a lot on kids' sunglasses. Then I started thinking, if I'm spending $15–20 on safe kids' sunscreen that gives you maybe a week's worth of...
Boom Boom Seamless Brow: Why it’s our new makeup must-have
When it comes to makeup, I'm all about the brows. I've suggested many times that if you leave the house with no makeup at all, at least give your eyebrows a little attention and you'll look groomed. For years now, I've been all about Bobbi Brown brow shadow and a good...
A safer trampoline, because fewer trips to the ER is a good thing.
Our neighbors have a trampoline in their backyard, and I'm pretty sure it's been there for the last 30 years. It has no net. No cover for the springs. It's kind of a parent's worst nightmare, but the kids beg to get on it every day. And who can blame them? Trampolines...
Fun backyard Olympic games that give your own gold medal athletes a chance to shine
With the Summer Games set to begin on August 5, we are getting ourselves ready to do some Olympic-sized television viewing as we cheer on the amazing athletes from around the world. So if you're celebrating what is sure to be a spectacular opening ceremonies this...
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...
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...
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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...
We’re cheering for these free, female Olympian coloring pages: Let the games (and coloring) begin!
So I'm so happy to share that Julie Kerwin, founder of the female superhero action figure line, I Am Elemental, has put together some fun free printable female Olympians coloring pages. The set of 15 printables features incredible women athletes across all different...
13 easy Rio Olympics crafts, printables and snacks to celebrate Team USA
Update: Most of these Olympic crafts work just perfectly for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Yes, the one in 2021. I have to admit, it's been a little difficult to get as excited about the summer Olympics as usual with all the trouble surrounding it this year, even...
34 of the coolest lunch boxes and bags | Back to School Guide 2016
While we admit we don't always love packing lunches every morning, we do love picking out cool new lunch boxes for our kids each year in time for back to school. And so, our Cool Mom Picks 2016 Back to School Guide continues with tons of our favorite finds this year!...
5 benefits of breastfeeding for moms, that we should be talking about more
Like many moms who choose to breastfeed, I was fairly aware of the benefits of breastfeeding my first baby well before I started. But I actually didn't know how many benefits there would be for me too, at least until I was pretty far along into nursing my first baby....
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...
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...
19 random acts of kindness you can have fun doing with your kids
There have been a lot of hard things in the news this year, and I think we can all agree we need a little more happy in our lives. So when a friend told me that her kids found $5 and a note to buy some candy "on us" tucked into her movie rental (yes, some people still...
Swaddle sacks that help you give the perfect gift: A better sleep.
After I discovered the magic of swaddling to help my babies sleep for longer than, oh, 15 minutes at a time, I was hooked. And in the way newborns spit up, poop, and find other creative ways to get their clothes and bedding messy again and again, you really can't have...
5 tips for throwing an awesome kid’s birthday party on a budget of under $50. Yes, it’s possible.
We love a good birthday party around here. In fact, we've loved sharing our ideas for Minecraft, Star Wars, Minion, Finding Dory, and even storybook birthday parties for your kids. But some of the ideas we've seen on Pinterest (or our friends' Facebook feeds) have us...
A Harry Potter crafts book that renews your faith in magic and hot glue guns
With all the buzz about the brand new Harry Potter and the Cursed Book and JK Rowling's recent birthday this past weekend, our kids are starting to catch Harry Potter fever all over again. And whether or not they're ready to imagine him as a full-grown Ministry of...
Support the National Parks Foundation with these cool Camelbak water bottles
A new water bottle is one of our back to school staples, and we've always been big Camelbak fans in my house. So how cool that they've teamed up with the National Parks for this new collection of water bottles that actually give back when you buy them. Related: The...
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...
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...