More coolness from recent weeks…
Hot bags for a cause from Angela and Roi
I have no specific name brand requirements for the bags that I carry. As long as it's stylish, functional and well-made, I'm happy. And even happier if it happens to give back to great causes, which is exactly what happens when you buy an Angela & Roi bag. Every...
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9 of the best creative hot chocolate recipes for snowy days. Because calories don’t count over the holidays, right?
Hot chocolate goes with all winter activities at my house, whether we're picking out a Christmas tree or going out to see the lights. Making homemade hot chocolate is so easy that I kind of feel guilty using the powered mix from the grocery. Even though there are some...
Venice Beach-worthy skateboards for your little shredder
On a recent trip to Venice Beach, I wandered through skate shops and hung out at the skatepark. What can I say -- I'm still a skatebetty at heart, even at my age. But unlike the old days when bumper stickers proclaimed Skateboarding is not a crime!, skateboarding has...
8 fun Hanukkah gift ideas for kids, one for every night. Shopping done!
Compared to last year (holy Thanksgivukkah!), it may seem like we have tons of time to prep for Hanukkah, but I have a feeling that the time will fly. Quickly. Before we know it, we’ll be on the hook for eight crazy nights of festivities and, probably Hanukkah gifts...
Dream big and help others keep on dreaming too
The spirit of giving is alive all over social media today thanks to #GivingTuesday, including in our Instagram feed where we found these lovelies at baby Jives co. Today only, you can score these exclusive downloadable prints and support a wonderful cause while doing...
40 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids: Beyond bubbles and Play-Doh.
I'm always looking for cool stocking stuffer ideas for my kids. I mean, we all know that you can get bubbles and Play-Doh and packs of stickers but I like to get a little more more creative when I can. So I've put together these 40 stocking stuffers for kids, thanks...
#GivingTuesday: 7 amazing organizations to help you give back as a family all year long.
We love how #GivingTuesday has become such a widespread tradition across the US in just two years, and we've been thrilled to share some of our favorite ways to give back--on this day and any day. We love promoting our favorite charities and causes, and gifts that...
Celebrity moms help swaddle babies in love for World AIDS Day.
If you didn't get a chance to snag one of the aden + anais and (RED) swaddle blankets that support The Global Fund earlier this year, you're still in luck. You can treat a baby you love--while you help other babies--with this brand new limited edition 3-pack of aden +...
Skip the pricey maternity coat with this smart coat extender. (Not that you’re not hot all the time anyway.)
I'm closing in on seven months pregnant and the chill in the air is leaving me with the dilemma: Do I buy a winter maternity coat when all I want is to make my own super cozy coat work for the few months I will really need it? I love all of the maternity wear we...
Edible gifts for Hanukkah: 9 tasty treats to order for all, big and small.
With 8 days of gift giving, Hanukkah is a time for creativity: Something they need, something they want, and so on and so forth until you get to something they can eat. These edible gifts for Hanukkah are a perfect addition to the holiday mix and also make great...
Our favorite Pinterest pins of the week: Holiday season edition
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these daily, from our site and beyond. Can you tell we've got holidays on our brains? 1. A very cute free printable Advent calendar for kids. 2. Creative holiday photo card idea that...
The little Christmas tree that’s not a Charlie Brown tree
If you're short on space, before you spring for any new holiday decorations this year, check out Milani's bright and bouncy beechwood-and-steel small modern Christmas tree on a Spring which does a great job of combining contemporary and fun. It's small, but doesn't...
The best local chocolatiers around the USA: The most delicious way to support Small Business Saturday
Every year, we are huge supporters of Small Business Saturday, ever since the first grassroots effort. You can look back through our archives for our writers' favorite small businesses from Brooklyn to Albuquerque but this year we wanted to point out another way to...
3 ways to save money on Small Business Saturday while supporting your favorite local businesses
We love Small Business Saturday, which gives a much-needed boost to our favorite moms and pops around the US, from restaurants to shops to services. (Hey, need some dry cleaning done? Today's the day!) Here are three ways you can shop small today and save, too....
Happy Thanksgiving, cool moms!
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and lots of pumpkin pie. Thank you for being the most amazing readers ever. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! [Image via Moss and Twig Prints]
6 of the best YouTube hair tutorials for girls that you can actually do. Even if you’re not Ken Paves.
With three girls in my house, I've got an awful lot of hair to brush and style, and with the holidays almost here, I've been wanting to change up from the usual hairband. It's true you'll find no shortage of YouTube hair tutorials, but after watching hundreds of...
The best Thanksgiving wines for $20 or less, plus tips for picking your own holiday wine (no snobbery included).
You’ve planned and prepped for your Thanksgiving meal and then suddenly you remember: wine! (Or is that just me?) I generally drink wines I like, no matter what’s on the table--I’m easy that way. The Thanksgiving challenge is that there’s so much on the table, with so...
20 luxury holiday gifts for kids and babies under $50, complete with a VIP discount code from Jacadi
We all discovered our partner Jacadi when we were pregnant and quickly became obsessed with their gorgeous Parisian kids and baby clothes. Their clothing and accessories are often a splurge, which is why as a parent, receiving a Jacadi box for the holidays has that...
The Big Last Minute Thanksgiving Help Guide: Recipes, printables, hotlines and more recipes. We’re here for you!
You need last minute Thanksgiving help? We've got it for you. We've put out so many amazing features from the best Thanksgiving recipes of all kinds to fun printables to keep the kids busy, that we wanted to put them all in one place for you. Happy prepping, cooking,...
giftabls mini gift boxes: When a regular greeting card isn’t quite enough.
The gift-giving season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to think about recognizing all of those people who deserve a little something. For something that's just a step up from a card, but not quite , I love the ready-packaged giftabls gift kits which...