More coolness from recent weeks…
14 of the coolest art toys and gifts for kids of all ages: 2015 Holiday Toy Gift Guide
If there is one gift we always hope our kids get unwrap this holiday, it's an art toy or craft kit, or something that encourages and help develops their artistic sides. For us, toys that build on children's natural creativity are as important to feeding their brains...
3 of the ultimate gourmet food gifts for anyone on your list with great taste. And a sense of humor
From the day that Mouth.com launched we were like...whoa! If we had come up with a Cool Mom Eats retail site it would be just that -- wonderfully curated gourmet food gifts and subscriptions, all from the best artisanal indie makers from around the country. So we're...
Little Loving Hands reimagines monthly craft kits for kids in the most amazing way
My kids' holiday gift requests are coming in fast and while I'm sure Santa appreciates the early input, I want to make sure my kids don't forget how it feels to give to others as well. That's why Little Loving Hands is one of my favorite new gift ideas: It not only...
Saving children’s lives: A pretty amazing way to honor #GivingTuesday
There are a lot of worthy causes out there, plenty of which we feature here. And there are a lot of amazing gifts that give back to support those causes through your holiday shopping. But one cause that's profoundly personal to us as parents is saving children's...
Sponsored Message: Buy and sell designer clothes for the whole family, right from your smart phone
This is a sponsored message for Totspot. Whether you're looking to add to your own wardrobe on a budget, shop for your kids, or just clean out your closets to make some extra cash for the holidays, Totspot lets you do all of that with just a couple of clicks on your...
19 beautiful gifts that give back beautifully, on #GivingTuesday or any day at all.
Each year, we love putting together some of our favorite gifts that give back in substantial and specific ways -- not just some undetermined percentage of your purchase going to "charities." While we try to share these kinds of gifts year round, it has special meaning...
14 of the best outdoor toys for kids of all ages: 2015 Holiday Toy Gift Guide
Some of our very favorite gifts for our active kids are the cool outdoor toys that get them up and moving all year round. And, wow, we have found a bunch of great outdoor toys for kids of every age at Fat Brain Toys, our fantastic sponsor for this second post in our...
The best of the Cyber Monday Deals: More than 80 amazing deals from our favorite shops, big and small
Okay, let's be honest. Cyber Monday deals are kind of like Black Friday deals, since now all the great shopping deals are available online anyway, and even last more than a day or two. Not that we're complaining. So we've put together the best of the Cyber Monday...
The dedicated holiday gift help series, part I : Spawned episode 24
Considering it's the holidays and all, and you just may have holiday shopping on the brain, we thought we'd do something totally crazy and devote two entire episodes of Spawned to helping you with your holiday shopping! This week, we're all about kids' holiday gift...
Counting down to Christmas with acts of kindness
We've covered lots of cool Advent calendar over the years, because what kid doesn't want to countdown to the big day of toys and treats with...well, okay. A lot of little toys and treats. So I was really touched by this sweet Acts of Kindness countdown to Christmas...
Books about manners for kids: 6 excellent options, just in time for the holidays
We figured this was a pretty good time to start looking around at some great -- and effective -- books about manners for kids. I'm sure you feel me; my family calendar is already so booked over the next couple months, which means lots of opportunities for my kids to...
14 of our favorite small shops and online children’s boutiques to help you #shopsmall for the holidays.
Since the first November it launched several years ago, even long before American Express started sponsoring and championing the campaign, we've been staunch advocates for Small Business Saturday. And we're still thrilled to mark on our calendars each year. In fact,...
The best Black Friday deals: Shop right from your couch!
If you're looking for some of the best Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, we've rounded them up for you right here, along with the best Black Friday tech deals over on Cool Mom Tech.We'll continue to update the post all day long with sales all...
Happy Thanksgiving, cool moms!
We hope you all have a wonderful, happy, pie-filled, turkey-stuffed Thanksgiving. We're enjoying some much-needed time with our families, but we will be back early tomorrow with lots of amazing Black Friday sales, plus more coolness to get you through these coming...
11 last-minute essentials at CVS that help you survive Thanksgiving weekend
As a busy parent, I greatly appreciate the idea of a one-stop shop for, well...everything. But as a busy parent during the holidays, I really appreciate it. This is why we've all been huge CVS fans around here, and we're so happy they're our newest sponsor. And yes,...
The ultimate guide to last-minute Thanksgiving Day help: Tasty recipes, drinks, printables, decor ideas, family activities, helpful apps, and more!
If you need some last-minute Thanksgiving Day help, we're here for you! Because whoa, how did it get to be Thanksgiving week already? To make your Thanksgiving Day prep a little more manageable, we compiled some of the best Thanksgiving Day ideas from cool printables...
14 of the best educational toys for kids of every age: 2015 Holiday Toy Gift Guide
If you could use a little help picking out toys for the kids on your list this holiday, we're about to make things a lot easier for you with a mini holiday toy gift guide, starting with the best educational toys for kids. This is the first in a three-part series...
One-of-a-kind, handmade wool slippers for baby that are beyond adorable.
As cute as those little baby fingers and toes are, winter is coming, and it's time for all those digits to go under wraps. If you're looking to keep your little ones snug and warm in something really special, you've got to check out the eco-friendly and...
A brilliant little invention to get kids to remember to help out more.
Between my kids' basketball schedules and after school activities -- not to mention their homework and trying to figure out what to cook for dinner -- I've found that it's getting harder for me to keep track of it all. There have been times when I've asked, Has anyone...
It’s time to make some fun family memories. Are you game?
This is a sponsored message from SimplyFun board games With Thanksgiving break coming up this week and Hanukkah and Christmas not far behind, it's a great time to be thinking about getting a few family game nights on the calendar. You probably have your own childhood...
Feelings, nothing more than feelings: Inside Out now available on DVD and digital download
If you missed Disney Pixar's Inside Out when it came to the theaters, perhaps you thought that getting kids to watch an animated movie about "feelings" would be about as exciting to them as one of those hour-long health movies that they have to watch in school. And...