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Beyond canned foods and toilet paper: A family guide to unexpected items to stock up on in case of a quarantine

Beyond canned foods and toilet paper: A family guide to unexpected items to stock up on in case of a quarantine

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

Let’s be honest: We don’t each need 600 rolls of toilet paper on hand right now. Not that that’s stopping some people! But after a really stressful week of a COVID-19 scare involving a quarantined relative in D.C., it did put the situation in stark...
I turned off my binge shows (eek!) and tried going to bed earlier for one month. Here are 7 things that happened.

I turned off my binge shows (eek!) and tried going to bed earlier for one month. Here are 7 things that happened.

by Liz Gumbinner | Thinking : Parent, Tips + Tricks

I am tired all the time. Like, I’m a parent. You are probably a parent. You get it. And yet, entertainment junkie that I am, I found myself staying up until midnight (or later!) catching up on every darn MA-rated show and movie each night, after the kids were in...
Spring cleaning help: How to deal with digital clutter | Spawned Episode 151

Spring cleaning help: How to deal with digital clutter | Spawned Episode 151

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Spring is here, which if you’re like us, means spring cleaning. But in the 21st century, that also means dealing with digital clutter. Think those photos on your phone, or those files on your computer. And we won’t even talk about our email inboxes. But...
5 ideas from LEGO Movie 2 to discuss with your kids : A guide for parents

5 ideas from LEGO Movie 2 to discuss with your kids : A guide for parents

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Thinking : Parent

Last week, I caught a press screening of the The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part with my kids and I have to admit, my expectations were…tempered. The genius of the first LEGO Movie (sorry for any spoilers but you know, 5 year statue of limitations and all) is that...
2 safe, fun new apps for preschoolers that just may get you a little shower time

2 safe, fun new apps for preschoolers that just may get you a little shower time

by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style

We love apps that let our younger kids explore, play, and get creative all in a safe, controlled environment. And recently, we shared two apps on Cool Mom Tech on behalf of our sponsor Kinsane Entertainment that do just that. Since the response has been so positive...
Catherine McCord’s tips for making feeding kids more fun | Spawned ep 127

Catherine McCord’s tips for making feeding kids more fun | Spawned ep 127

by Cool Mom Staff | Food + Recipes, Podcast

We’re always up for tips and tricks to help us make our time in the kitchen more fun, which is why we were so excited to chat with Catherine McCord, of the uber popular Weelicious, one of our all-time favorite food blogs. We’ve been friends for years now,...
Kids and nutrition: Tips from pediatric expert Dr. Tanya Altmann | Spawned ep 125

Kids and nutrition: Tips from pediatric expert Dr. Tanya Altmann | Spawned ep 125

by Cool Mom Staff | Food + Recipes, Podcast

This week on Spawned, we’re talking kids and nutrition. Which, TBH, is one of those issues that nearly universally stresses out parents of all kinds, with kids of all ages. Fortunately, we’ve got an expert to help us out: Dr. Tanya Altmann, who you may...
5 smart ways to make busy school mornings a whole lot easier

5 smart ways to make busy school mornings a whole lot easier

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

As much as we would love to tell you how wonderful the morning routines are in our homes, complete with kids eating a healthy breakfast, packing their own lunches, and finishing up their morning chores before heading out the door (and of course, not even once playing...
More than 30 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids, all under $5!

More than 30 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids, all under $5!

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks

We’re always on the lookout for fun stocking stuffers for kids that don’t break the bank — especially when we’re stuffing a whole lot of them. And we love getting more creative than candy canes and bubbles. Not that there’s anything wrong...
How to get kids to eat better, even picky eaters. | Spawned Episode 68

How to get kids to eat better, even picky eaters. | Spawned Episode 68

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

If you have kids, then you know all the challenges that come with trying to feed them, especially those picky eaters. Well, on this week’s episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we’ve got our amazing Cool Mom Eats editor and cookbook author Stacie...
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