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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...
Here’s how you can follow Cool Mom Picks, Cool Mom Tech, Cool Mom Eats. We promise we’ll make it worth your while.
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...
A cool custom ring we love, for a cause we love too.
We're been dedicated followers of FashionABLE for a while now. What's not to love about their sleek leather goods, gorgeous scarves, and minimalist jewelry? Plus, when you make a purchase from their website, you're providing employment to women in need, domestically...
Finally, a beach towel that leaves the sand at the beach. Whoo!
My idea of a perfect day? Relaxing at the beach with a fun read while the kids play in the waves and never argue. Not even once. Okay, maybe that's not so realistic, but what might make me almost as happy is a beach towel that sand won't stick to. So, as you might...
The awesome feminist onesie for our girls…and boys
We're so glad we're raising girls in an era where feminism is front and center, and the number of strong, visible female role models is growing across every profession at the highest levels. So I was thrilled when I saw this adorable feminist baby onesie at Etsy shop...
A super simple tip to help your kids with their summer reading right now
It's probably one of my kids' least favorite things to talk about these days: Summer reading. Which is odd, because they really do love to read. They just don't like someone else telling them what they have to read -- and when to read it. Recently, though, a friend...
After Nice: Advice for talking to kids about terrorism and tragedy, and where to donate
In light of the Nice, France Bastille Day celebration attack last night, our hearts are heavy -- again -- as they have been far too many times lately. When we look for advice about talking to our own children about tragedies like these, it becomes clear that parents...
The coolest free printable adult coloring pages on the web. Because we deserve a little Prismacolor action too!
The adult coloring trend is here to stay, and rightfully so, considering it can help you focus and give you some much-needed relaxation. And best of all, no special skills required, just some cool coloring material and art supplies, like Prismacolor colored pencils...
Cool shorts alternatives: Yes, mamas, you can wear culottes
I admit, that while I totally rocked culottes the first time they came around, I was a little hesitant to try them again. But I have to say, that I really do love them, especially with all the short shorts every where I turn. If you're looking for cool shorts...
The Baby Registry Essentials Guide: The Coolest Gifts for the Eco Mom
You know how much we love to seek out the very coolest baby registry essentials and must-haves, both as a group of moms who are searching for cool baby gifts for our own new additions, and as those who only wish we had them when ours were young ones. Especially when...
Girl power! Our 10 new favorite empowering books for girls
My kids and I have encountered some very memorable girls with very memorable experiences in their children's books over the years -- Madeline's midnight appendectomy, Freckleface Strawberry (a favorite among my brood of redheads) wearing a ski mask on the playground...
Out of Print tees: Now capturing even more of your favorite characters.
Serious bookworms out there are probably already familiar with the cool, literary-inspired gear from Out of Print. Maybe your kid proudly sports the Madeline cover art on her Out of Print tee, or your baby's rocking a Very Hungry Caterpillar bodysuit. But if the...
3 DIY dreamcatchers for happy crafting and sweet dreams
As a child, I long believed that dreamcatchers capture your nightmares in their web to keep sleep sweet and worry-free. As an adult, they still have a nostalgic pull on me. Plus, they're really gorgeous. I recently found some truly fantastic DIY dreamcatcher...
She’s the First: A charity by girls, for girls, and a total inspiration to us all.
Like many of the world's greatest ideas, She's the First began with a cupcake bake sale (okay, maybe not many great ideas begin with a bake sale, but I say it's never a bad place to start) and from there it's grown to become an organization doing exceptional,...
The very best beach umbrellas and tents for families, after a ton of research
You cannot even believe how much time I spent last summer tracking down the best beach umbrella. I finally went with my parents' strongly recommended pick, which was a surprise one to me. (And you have no idea how strongly recommended it was, unless you a) know my...