A modern Christmas story that will be a new family favorite for years to come | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

This is a sponsored message for Candlewick Press There’s nothing like a magical story to get kids into the Christmas spirit, which is why you’ll be so glad to have Dasher, a new book with a  female protagonist (yay!) from New York Times bestselling author...

Merry Christmas, cool moms!

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

From our families to yours, we hope you have the merriest of Christmas holidays this year. It’s been our pleasure, as in years past, to bring you the coolest of everything on the web. Your readership means the world to use and our families, and for that,...

Christmas morning fun that doesn’t cost a thing: Try this free printable Christmas Secret Decoder Wheel

by Christina Refford | Kids

Wish you could slow the kids down just a little bit on Christmas morning? Then check out BugabooCity’s free printable Christmas Secret Decoder Wheel that will pause the tearing of wrapping paper long enough for your kids to play detective and find a...

A few adorable, modern Christmas pajamas for kids for a picture-perfect Christmas morning

by Caroline Siegrist | Kid Style

Since this is my son’s first Christmas in proper pajamas and not a sleep sack, I’ve been inordinately excited to pick out some cute modern Christmas pajamas for him. While I love a good flannel plaid in holiday hues — hey, nothing wrong with the...

3 terrific books for children who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

We’ve covered so many holiday books for kids over the years, and one thing we’ve realizes is missing: a good selection of books for children who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. While my teens may be jealous of friends who celebrate both of the big...

10 creative Advent calendars for 2018 that make the Christmas countdown even more fun.

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY

We’ve had so much find finding creative 2018 Advent calendars for kids. And even if you don’t think the holiday season needs more presents and candy (agree to disagree), I think you might change your mind when you see these awesome calendars. Whether your...

Our favorite multi-denominational kids’ holiday tees for a happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, and joyous everything

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

Leave it to Free to Be Kids to create a collection of positive multi-denominational holiday tees for kids and babies that I couldn’t wait to run here to share with you all. We’ve joked before about the dearth of cool, clever Hanukkah tees and gifts for...

Spark Christmas magic with these printable letters to Santa and Rudolph

by Kate Etue | DIY

Have your kids written their letters to Santa yet? If not, you need to download this adorable dear santa set of printable stationery from one of our favorite indie shops, Caravan Shoppe, right now. You’ll have printable letters to Santa and Rudolph in your inbox...

We found the most magical ornament for a last minute Christmas DIY

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY

When we came across these and including them in our  Holiday Gift Guide to great DIY gift ideas, it’s because we knew they belonged on the Christmas tree of every self-respecting unicorn lover. Or anyone who needs a little boost from a joyful trifecta of...

5 cool Christmas pajamas for babies and kids that don’t make them look like elves.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kids

A new pair of Christmas pajamas for babies (and kids!) is an annual tradition for so many families. Since I was a little girl, our own family gave a new pair of Christmas pjs every Christmas eve as the one gift we could open early. It always made those Christmas...