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21 of the coolest free Halloween printables for kids. Because we’re all for fun that costs zero dollars.
As we start to get excited for Halloween around here -- as in, endless costume discussions considering my girls have a new idea every 17 minutes or so -- I've been distracting them with Halloween crafts projects, front door decor request, and coloring pages. In other...
Tips for building an emergency fund, and why it’s so important for parents.
We’ve been really pleased to get so much great feedback from you all when we post about financial matters, from budget tips to college savings. As parents, it’s one of our (many, many) jobs to be as financially prepared as possible– not just for all the awesome...
Meet the awesome new superhero Robeez: Able to leap all that baby gear all over your floor in a single bound.
Robeez has been a favorite of mine since before my kids were even born; I was literally buying them when I was still pregnant. With awesome styles like the little peanut elephant shoes, football frenzy shoes, and monogrammed options - could you blame me? Well this...
#62MillionGirls are not able to go to school. Here’s one easy thing you can do about it.
Today is the International Day of the Girl. And while we talk so much here about how important it is to empower and educate our girls every day, if they're not even in school, both of those things are nearly impossible. So we thought one of the best things we could do...
Everything you need to know about Handmade at Amazon: Is it the Etsy competitor everyone says it is?
We started Cool Mom Picks shortly after Etsy launched, and we've been big fans ever since, discovering and happily sharing some of the coolest indie artisans and their handmade goods here on our site for nearly ten years now. So as huge supporters of the handmade...
How to throw an awesome space-themed party
If you want to know how to throw a cool, space-themed party for kids, well we've just done it and we're sharing our most successful ideas here. Having just thrown a NYC launch party for the newest, space-themed title in the highly personalized Lost My Name series of...
4 seriously stylish new baby carriers we love in honor of National Babywearing Week
Today is the last day of International Babywearing Week, so we thought we'd put together some of our favorite new stylish baby carriers carriers for you all. But it's not like we need a pseudo-holiday to remind us what a lifesaver a baby carrier can be, whatever the...
5 brilliant hacks for easier mornings with kids, from a mom of 4 who knows what she’s talking about.
Today on the TODAY Show, our own Kristen, co-publisher, editor, and single mom of four extraordinaire shared some of her best tips for making mornings easier with kids, staying organized, and getting her kids to help out more around the house. I will tell you I get...
Moms and me-time (or lack thereof), and kids and cursing: A juicy Episode 18 of Spawned
We think you parents are really going to like this episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, in which we talk about moms and me-time and why we can't ever seem to get enough of it, especially in the US. Also, what is wrong with us when we think taking a shower qualifies...
12 adorable winter jackets to keep your kids warm and dry: Reader Q & A
Hey, Cool Mom Picks: Any good recommendations for a waterproof winter jacket for my preschooler? I'm starting to realize it's probably going to get cold on the East Coast fast! Thanks! - Leah, via the Cool Mom Picks Facebook page UPDATE: Please see our updated 2017...
The Story of Diva and Flea: 2 of our favorite children’s authors/illustrators team up and the results are wonderful.
At very first glance, the cover of the upcoming The Story of Diva and Flea cues some sort of classic French picture book. And then I scanned down to the author credit: As told & shown by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizzi. That's when I knew, whoa. This isn't going to...
11 natural cold and flu remedies for kids that can help them feel better faster
Fall may be our favorite season -- with its cooler temperatures, hot coffees, and the chance to laugh at pumpkin spice everything. But cold and flu season most definitely is not our favorite. A few of us have already been feeling the sniffles, so we've put together 11...
More than 40 of the coolest Star Wars birthday party ideas for your little Padawan
We imagine a whole lot of parents out there are starting to plan some amazing Star Wars birthday parties and are going to be looking for some creative, cool ideas. After all, in just a few months, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens will be released and a whole new...
How to scare up the hot new LEGO Monster Minifigures in time for Halloween
You know what's scary? When LEGO comes out with a new series of 16 LEGO Monster Minifigures that would be perfect for Halloween, but when you go to their website to snag a few to surprise the kids, you see that they are all sold out. {cue scream audio} OK, so maybe...
Olivia comes to Gymboree, and now dressing like a pig is the best compliment ever.
I'm looking at the brand new Olivia for Gymboree collection of girls clothes (6mo-12y) that just launched today, and I must say, it's all pretty darn cute. While I'm not always a fan of kids' cartoon characters all over my children's clothes, when it's a beloved...
9 smart tips for starting a budget. And even better, sticking to it.
Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! How many times have we heard those words coming out of our parents' mouths, and now these days, coming out of own mouths when talking to our kids about spending? Funny how that happens, right? But the lesson behind the old saying...
Born to be Awkward: More laughing out loud from the people who brought you Awkward Family Photos
Every family has those terribly awkward and humiliating baby pictures capturing those off-moments you can't escape. Lucky for you, yours likely aren't included in a new book to be shared with the masses from the folks who brought us Awkward Family Photos....
The motherlode of free construction party printables for your little builder
If you've got a construction themed party on the brain, well first, you have to check out the awesome DIY dumptruck cake idea we included in our post on how to 18 easy cake decorating ideas for a store-bought cake. Then, you have to sign up for emails from our friends...
If you want the newest kids’ music from The Pop Ups and Lisa Loeb, there’s only one place you can get them: Amazon
If you want to get your hands--and ears--on the two new albums from CMP favorites The Pop Ups and 90's pop icon Lisa Loeb, there's only one place you'll find them: Amazon. That's right, Amazon is showing its support for kids' music by exclusively debuting albums by...
9 easy Halloween crafts for preschoolers with just the right amount of spookiness
It's that time of year that we're all digging up all sorts of easy Halloween craft ideas for kids to share with you. And yet I've said it before (and I'm sure I'll say it again): I'm not a very crafty mom. I hardly ever have the urge to DIY, and my hobbies have...
Fire safety for families: 10 amazing fire safety products that provide peace of mind
October (eek, it's October!) is Fire Safety and Prevention month, and we are totally amazed at the advances in fire safety products for families. From appliances of all kinds with auto shut-off to smoke detectors that go beyond anything we ever grew up with, we're...