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How do you explain Thanksgiving to kids? 3 great videos to help
I know I'm not the only parent who wonders how do you explain Thanksgiving to kids, beyond, "well, we eat turkey and stuffing and Uncle Fred always drinks too much of his special juice." (That's hyperbolic by the way; I don't have an Uncle Fred. That you know of.) So...
14 creative gift wrap ideas to make your nice list feel super special this holiday season
The simplest handmade gift can feel like it's worth a million bucks if you've taken the time to wrap it with love. So we've pulled together some stunningly creative gift wrap ideas from the best of the Web to help you make your loved ones feel extra special this...
Mailing a lump of coal is expensive. Send Santa’s Black Letter to your naughty list instead.
With just a little over a month until Christmas, it's a great time to send a letter from Santa. In this case, not so much a typical "you've been good this year" note, but a cheeky warning message to someone who's landed on your naughty list. And we've found just the...
The best lip balms for those cold weather chapped lips (darn them).
Chapped and cracked lips are no fun. First of all, ouch. Secondly? They make your lip gloss and lipstick look terrible. Third of all, they're no fun to kiss. So in the hopes of a smooth-lipped winter, I’ve been slathering on some great lip balms. I found promising...
Game of (very small) Thrones
Winter is coming, but it's going to be much shorter than usual. Or at least the characters will, and not just the Imp. We're seriously freaking out over these amazing custom Lego Minifigs inspired by Game of Thrones. MiniBIGS on Etsy draws and custom pad-prints...
7 tips for making baby’s first holiday a special one: A celebration of motherhood firsts
This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap, celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We can't really think of a bigger deal than baby's first holiday, which ranks right up there with, well, the birth. But trust...
Baby’s First Hanukkah Gift Ideas. Just the good ones.
Yes, there's always that "Baby's First Hanukkah" bib that you'll use for 8 nights, max. But we dug to help find gift ideas for your baby's first Hanukkah that are just a wee bit cooler than some of the others. Hebrew letter blocks ($34, Uncommon Goods) Uncle Goose...
Our free holiday shopping survival guide notebook template from Springpad helps keep you sane.
featured partner If you're like us, then you're already swimming in holiday to-do lists. With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah running right into December, we're feeling a little behind. Or actually a lot. And so, we look for holiday shopping tips and lists to help us out....
Welcome to the new Cool Mom Picks. We are so happy you’re here!
In 2006, when we started this site, we were just...having fun. Our aim to support entrepreneurs and the cool things that women were making and sharing online was serious, but the way we originally built our site was kind of hilarious. It's not our fault entirely that...
Dasher, Rudolph and this guy: an adorable personalized reindeer ornament for the tree
You know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, and the rest, but now there's a reindeer lovelier than all of them. (I know I haven't technically seen any of them, but surely it's tough to look good after a day spent traveling around the world.) CMP fave Paloma's Nest has a...
Holiday ornaments without red or green or glitter. It’s possible!
If you're like me and tend to lean towards more subtle holiday decorating (hold the beglittered talking Santa, please), you'll love these gorgeous ornaments I found while scouring Etsy. I just can't pick a favorite among the laser cut wood holiday ornaments at Havok...
What’s black and white and pink all over?
The Of a Kind website is fast becoming one of my go-to sites for finding great indie design. And as a Brooklyn mama myself, I always save a special little corner of my heart for other Brooklyn artisans. Even if this one comes by way of Wisconsin. And just in time for...
Two super new superhero books for your little caped crusaders
Look! It’s not a bird or a plane, but two super new books for our young superheroes-in-training. Because not even the most energetic superheroes can spend all their time leaping tall (LEGO) buildings or running faster than a speeding (Nerf) bullet. For those quieter...
Celebrating Movember when you’re too young to grow a ‘stache
I look forward to Movember every year because my Viking husband looks deliciously scruffy while supporting men's health awareness with a beard. But if you've got a mustache-loving kid in your life who can't even sprout a few chin hairs, here are some adorable ways to...
6 delicious Thanksgivukkah recipes for a once in a lifetime meal
This year marks the first Thanksgivukkah--when the first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving day--since 1888. That pretty much requires amazing Thanksgivukkah hybrid dishes, considering the next one isn't going to happen for another 78,000 years or so. Traditional...
9 of the most wonderful Advent calendars to get you ready for the Christmas countdown with a smile
Even procrastinators like me should start thinking about our annual Advent calendar since, with Thanksgiving falling on the 28th, we'll still be eating turkey when December begins. Fortunately, there are loads of cool-looking Advent calendars you can order, print, or...
Holiday card guide: 6 beautiful, foil-pressed options for every style
Don't miss a big exclusive discount below! For as much time as we spend capturing the perfect holiday photo, you can bet we're pretty picky when it comes to our holiday cards. That's why we love our sponsor Minted (since long before they were a sponsor, that's how...
Babies’ and kids’ toys and gifts on major sale just in time for holiday
Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass on big savings to all of you, as...
The Thanksgiving Leftovers Kit and Free Printables: Just add turkey
I had a friend who always said "it's not a dinner party unless there are leftovers" and Thanksgiving is probably the most perfect example of this. So I think this is the most genius idea to get your leftovers home. Unless you want six pounds of stuffing in your...
Dried flower arrangements for people who don’t even like dried flower arrangements
I am a real, live, blooming flower kind of girl. I don't mind the short-lived nature of them, just to have something fragrant and alive around the house if only temporarily. But when the weather gets cold and the imported tulips in our local bodega get more and more...
Glow on: 3 natural skincare oils worth the splurge
Motherhood has definitely taken a toll on my skin--especially the chronic lack of sleep. Remember that gorgeous glow of youth? Sigh. Me too. Which is why I am such a huge fan of skincare oils. Ready to glow? Skincare oils hydrate and protect the skin amazingly well,...