One-of-a-kind, handmade wool slippers for baby that are beyond adorable.

by Christina Refford | Baby, Kid Style

As cute as those little baby fingers and toes are, winter is coming, and it’s time for all those digits to go under wraps. If you’re looking to keep your little ones snug and warm in something really special, you’ve got to check out the eco-friendly...

A brilliant little invention to get kids to remember to help out more.

by Kate Etue | Living

Between my kids’ basketball schedules and after school activities — not to mention their homework and trying to figure out what to cook for dinner — I’ve found that it’s getting harder for me to keep track of it all. There have been times...

It’s time to make some fun family memories. Are you game?

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message from SimplyFun board games With Thanksgiving break coming up this week and Hanukkah and Christmas not far behind, it’s a great time to be thinking about getting a few family game nights on the calendar. You probably have...

Feelings, nothing more than feelings: Inside Out now available on DVD and digital download

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

If you missed Disney Pixar’s Inside Out when it came to the theaters, perhaps you thought that getting kids to watch an animated movie about “feelings” would be about as exciting to them as one of those hour-long health movies that they have to watch...

Holding out for a custom handmade superhero doll.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

I’ve been searching for the perfect gift for my niece this Christmas. You know, the one that will make me the favorite aunt. (Kidding. Well, kind of.) As I was scouring Etsy, I found these adorable handmade superhero dolls at La Loba Studio, and I think they was...

11 really fun Thanksgiving printables, from activity books and coloring pages for the kids, to table decor that makes you smile.

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

Even though Thanksgiving is a pretty low-key holiday for a lot of us — more about food, friends and family and football than anything too fancy — I love how kids tend to get excited about celebrating every holiday. And about decorating everything and...

It’s here! Our 2015 Cool Mom Picks holiday gift guide! Whoo!

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We are so, so excited to present our 2015 holiday gift guide, which we have to say is our biggest and our best yet. And we’ve been doing this a while, so that’s saying something! Click over and you’ll find more than 325 truly fabulous holiday gifts...

7 easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids that also make great decor

by Kate Etue | DIY

Since I’ll be busy in the kitchen next week,I’m going to put my kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table decorations. Craft projects and art are usually a fun way for them to fill their down time when they’re home from school, and what I like about...

Beautiful holiday party clothes your kids can wear all winter long

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

We love dressing our kids up for the holidays, but there’s something satisfying about picking clothes that they can wear beyond the parties and special events already crowding the calendar. That’s why we’re so happy to be working with our sponsor...

Raising kids in a world that’s obsessed with beauty and image

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

Okay so yeah. The Starbucks red cup controversy. We just couldn’t help but weigh in on whether we approve of Satan’s own minimalist design on this week’s Spawned with Kristen and Liz. Then we talk about raising kids in a world that’s so...