There is a certain joy in putting together summer camp care packages for my tweens and teens each year. It's not just loading them up with stuff so I can make sure they remember me (ha), it's that a summer camp care package can provide t…
If you want to learn more about Juneteenth as we approach its anniversary, or just want to be sure its history and relevance has a place on your bookshelves, we have found some terrific children's books about Juneteenth to help. After al…
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions podcast series , a question we've been getting more and more from both parents and prospective students: How to know whether a college environment will be a safe place for you physical…
Now that I've discovered the Emoji Kitchen, I have one more time suck I didn't need...except wow, did I need this one! Ever wish that you could make a rainbow star? A ghost holding a dead flower? A " 100 " but in green? That's what Emoji…
Today, the Amazon Books Editors announced their annual mid-year list of the Best Books of the Year So Far , including a hand-picked list of The Best Children's Books of the Year So Far. And I'll get to them allll in a sec. But first, the…
We've received so many questions from parents regarding the college admissions process, and we couldn't address them all in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions podcast series . I want to get to them all! So we are kicking off a Q&A…
As a big audiobook fan -- and supporter of indie booksellers -- I am excited to see the big promotion that Libro.fm i s offering this month to honor their 10th anniversary. If you sign up as a new member right now, you'll get 3 audiobook…
If you're looking for a cute, flowy, floral dress for a summer wedding, you're in luck! This year's floral dress styles hit all the right notes with light, breezy, flouncy fabrics, fun mid to maxi lengths, and so many cheery color combin…
I have been proudly supporting ABLE since I first visited their Ethiopian facilities where women wove and dyed handmade scarves and sewed beautifully crafted leather goods to earn benefits, fair working conditions, and a living wage. ABL…
We always love helping you all out with the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts for Dad, Grandpa, your stepdad, or anyone you’re celebrating this Father’s Day. Because it helps us out too! While Father’s Day gifts have been on our minds …
If you're searching for a foodie gift for Dad or a special grandpa or stepdad this Father's Day who has impeccable taste, we've found some wonderful ideas. Not only are they all stellar gifts on their own, but they're all on sale -- some…
When we asked our readers about your favorite Gen Z slang words , the second most popular answer was low-key. But that's only because the first most popular answer was what the heck are you talking about? So I reached out to my teens and…
Hooray, it's June! Which also means... huge end-of-season sales before summer kicks in. Officially. Visit this week's Cool Mom Picks Deals Page , recently updated with fresh deals, discounts and offers from our favorite brands. From the …
For the perfect gift for a man in your life , or a special dad or grandpa, a subscription gift for men can be the perfect way to show you really really get him. Not only are subscription gifts for men available with basically every theme…
If you have dogs, cats, or hermit crabs (well maybe not hermit crabs) we found the coolest summer pet essentials at Paw.com. From cooling beds to cooling blankets, road trip car-savers and more, they'll help make a huge difference this s…
Our friends at Able just extended their Memorial Week sale on all of their leather goods, accessories, and clothing that give back in meaningful ways. So of course...I browse. The one item that caught my eye instantly: The perfect stripe…
We're happy to welcome Becca Reed to share her choices for 5 meaningful gifts for teachers as the school year draws to a close. Close your eyes and think about the people in your life who helped shape you for the better. Those who sparke…
Hooray, it's the weekend! Which also means... huge Memorial Day sales . Visit our Cool Mom Picks Deals Page , which we just updated to include plenty of deals, discounts and offers from our favorite brands. From the big stores we all sho…
From summer beauty and style , to outdoor entertaining, family travel, beach time, kids' toys and more -- we've got you covered with 30 incredible Amazon deals, discounts, and offers. Our deals team scoured Amazon to find lots of great d…
The past few Father's Days that we've celebrated, it seems more dads are finding the joys of practical Father's Day gifts . Whether it helps him around the house, helps him master the WAH thing, lets him enjoy cooking more, or pampers hi…
There are certainly plenty of mindfulness books for children out there. But I have to be honest, many of the recent titles my own kids see at a bookstore or the the library make them ask, "ugh, is that one of those… mindfulness books?” A…
In this year's Father's Day Gift Guide , we're excited to share a fantastic selection of our favorite Father's Day gifts under $20. Because we know that you don't have to spend a ton to find a special Father's Day gift. We've scoured the…
A few years ago, for a cool Father's Day gift, I decided to create my own DIY Father's Day gift basket. Rather than ordering a gift basket for Dad that may or may not hit the mark, DIY-ing means you can fill it with items that are meanin…
While we've shared a lot of practical graduation gifts for high school students , some of us are a little more sentimental when it comes to our grads. If you're searching for a heartfelt graduation gift for a special high school or colle…
