We tried the FLEX disposable tampon alternative, and here’s how it worked for us. In full detail (sorry). | Damn You, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

I’m coming up on my 25thish anniversary of my first visit from Aunt Flo. And over that those 2.5 decades, I’ve had the same exact routine every month: tampons and pads. I wasn’t necessarily looking to spice things up in that department, but when I...

This Is How We Do It: The fabulous new book that teaches kids empathy while celebrating diversity.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

One of the best ways our kids can learn empathy and celebrate diversity is to see the myriad of ways different people live their lives all around the world. Which is why I am loving the brand-new children’s book, This Is How We Do It, by Matt Lamothe. My kids...

A fun summer fashion trend anyone can pull off. Seriously, we’re obsessed.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

We’ve been keeping our eyes on hot shoe trends lately (it’s hard work, but someone has to do it) and we’ve noticed a new look coming out of the Mediterranean that we’re completely obsessed with: tassel, lace-up, blinged-out boho sandals. These...

The one small spring cleaning task that makes a big difference

by Cool Mom Team | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

Spring cleaning can be a beast. Just the thought of getting everything tidier and cleaner — whatever shape your home is in now — can be so overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. So we reached out to household cleaning expert Dana K. White for...

Should your kids be watching 13 Reasons Why? 15 must-read articles to help you figure it out.

by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media

Okay, parents. Let’s talk 13 Reasons Why and whether your kids should be watching it. Because, no doubt, your kids are doing just that. And now that it’s been picked up for a second season on Netflix, the question about whether your kids should watch it...

Work after baby: Lauren Smith Brody’s tips for surviving with sanity and style | Spawned ep 75

by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast

How do you get back to work after having a baby without losing your mind? How in the world can you start looking — and feeling — human again when you feel anything but? How do you carve out me-time when it seems least likely? And the big one: Is it...

Build your own LEGO fidget spinner, await the gushing praise.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

With the massive popularity of fidget spinners, it was only a matter of time before we found a DIY project for making your own. Fortunately this one doesn’t require an engineering degree or even a 3-D printer: Just some basic LEGO pieces. The very clever Sarah...

Mother’s Day advice: Been there, cleaned that up.

by Cool Mom Team | Mother's Day Gifts

Even if the Macaroni necklace breaks, the flowers die, and the mimosas are gone in seconds, you always always get to keep your sense of humor. Hope you have the best Mother’s Day! xo Liz + Kristen + The Cool Mom Team

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by Cool Mom Team | Meta

Whichever social media site is your guilty pleasure du jour, we’re there, making sure you don’t miss our favorite posts on parenting, fashion, apps, recipes, deals and discounts, and random awesomeness from around the web. Plus our favorite part: we love hearing from...

10 inspirational art prints for grads that will encourage them to work hard, be kind, and follow their dreams.

by Georgette Gilmore | Art + Decor, Gifts for Grads

I’m a real sucker for a feel good, motivational quote, so I love the idea of giving an inspirational art print as a gift to a recent grad. They can hang it on a wall or prop it up on a desk, and it’ll be a daily reminder to go out there and go get...