8 great cars for big families that fit 3 car seats safely in the second row

by Kristen Chase | Baby

I still remember car shopping when I was pregnant with my third child, trying to figure out which cars for big families would be right for me. As in, I didn’t want a minivan, and I wanted my car to safely fit three car seats, for my three kids under four. To be...

9 modern kids’ desks for small spaces, that don’t feel like kids’ desks at all.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

For those of us in smaller homes, finding our kids a great desk can be a challenge. With my two girls sharing a small room, it’s not like I can just grab one of those giant kids’ desks you see in the catalogs and call it a day. In fact, their shared desk...

Meet Marco. He’s here to help keep your kids in the bath.

by Kate Etue | Baby

You always need a few toys to keep kids entertained in the bath, of course. Cups and boats have always always been a hit with mine, but I just had to share the adorable new Marco light-up bath toy from Boon from Boon for something a little more special or even a fun...

TIA Girl Club for Tweens: A monthly subscription of role models

by Christina Refford | Cool Tech, Entertainment + Media

While I can’t pick my daughters’ friends for them, I do try to help my girls grow up with smart, healthy, and interesting women as role models. You know, not the ones whose biggest life advice has to do with how to take a great selfie. So, I’m really...

7 favorite beauty product splurges that are absolutely worthwhile.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

Okay so let’s start with a disclaimer: When I describe beauty products I can’t live without, I’m being a bit hyperbolic. Do they fall under food? No. Clothing? No. Shelter? No, unless we’re talking sunscreen should I ever be stranded on a...

Stand up straight! 5 simple ways to improve your posture

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

I’m not sure whether it’s because I’m tall or because I sit hunched over a computer all day long, but I have terrible posture. This isn’t necessarily a new discovery, but what is new to me is how much bad posture can actually affect your stress...

The Volume Mascara by Kevyn Aucoin: You’ll never buy another mascara ever again.

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

I discovered The Volume Mascara by Kevyn Aucoin last year when Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere raved about it, and after using it for this long (hey, it takes me awhile!), I feel comfortable saying that it is by far the best mascara I have ever owned. If you’re...

The 2016 Coretta Scott King book award winners: Great reads for MLK Day and beyond

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I don’t want to let holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day slip by with my kids thinking it’s just an extra day off of school. So if you’re like me and are looking for some ways to honor the spirit of MLK while you’re home today, we highly...

Great family craft project for MLK Day: Come together to create this Martin Luther King Jr. mural

by Christina Refford | DIY

Over the years, we have shared our favorite books, videos and websites that help our kids learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And now, along with learning about his life, we can add an interesting art project that our kids can do with their friends or in...

Our favorite cool tech picks this week

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech. Look what you might have missed!   1. Our Editor Kristen cut the cable cord and shares what she discovered when she did (Hint: so much money saved) 2. The coolest wearable fitness trackers from...