9 of the best creative hot chocolate recipes for snowy days. Because calories don’t count over the holidays, right?

by Kate Etue | Food + Recipes

Hot chocolate goes with all winter activities at my house, whether we’re picking out a Christmas tree or going out to see the lights. Making homemade hot chocolate is so easy that I kind of feel guilty using the powered mix from the grocery. Even though there...

Venice Beach-worthy skateboards for your little shredder

by Julie | Toys + Playthings

On a recent trip to Venice Beach, I wandered through skate shops and hung out at the skatepark. What can I say — I’m still a skatebetty at heart, even at my age. But unlike the old days when bumper stickers proclaimed Skateboarding is not a crime!,...

8 fun Hanukkah gift ideas for kids, one for every night. Shopping done!

by Stacie Billis | Uncategorized

Compared to last year (holy Thanksgivukkah!), it may seem like we have tons of time to prep for Hanukkah, but I have a feeling that the time will fly. Quickly. Before we know it, we’ll be on the hook for eight crazy nights of festivities and, probably Hanukkah gifts...

Dream big and help others keep on dreaming too

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

The spirit of giving is alive all over social media today thanks to #GivingTuesday, including in our Instagram feed where we found these lovelies at baby Jives co. Today only, you can score these exclusive downloadable prints and support a wonderful cause while doing...

40 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids: Beyond bubbles and Play-Doh.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I’m always looking for cool stocking stuffer ideas for my kids. I mean, we all know that you can get bubbles and Play-Doh and packs of stickers but I like to get a little more more creative when I can. So I’ve put together these 40 stocking stuffers for...

#GivingTuesday: 7 amazing organizations to help you give back as a family all year long.

by Julie | Doing Good

We love how #GivingTuesday has become such a widespread tradition across the US in just two years, and we’ve been thrilled to share some of our favorite ways to give back–on this day and any day. We love promoting our favorite charities and causes, and...

Celebrity moms help swaddle babies in love for World AIDS Day.

by Kate Etue | Baby

If you didn’t get a chance to snag one of the aden + anais and (RED) swaddle blankets that support The Global Fund earlier this year, you’re still in luck. You can treat a baby you love–while you help other babies–with this brand new limited...

Skip the pricey maternity coat with this smart coat extender. (Not that you’re not hot all the time anyway.)

by Stephanie Mayers | Baby, Fashion

I’m closing in on seven months pregnant and the chill in the air is leaving me with the dilemma: Do I buy a winter maternity coat when all I want is to make my own super cozy coat work for the few months I will really need it? I love all of the maternity wear we...

Edible gifts for Hanukkah: 9 tasty treats to order for all, big and small.

by Stacie Billis | Uncategorized

With 8 days of gift giving, Hanukkah is a time for creativity: Something they need, something they want, and so on and so forth until you get to something they can eat. These edible gifts for Hanukkah are a perfect addition to the holiday mix and also make great...

Our favorite Pinterest pins of the week: Holiday season edition

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these daily, from our site and beyond.  Can you tell we’ve got holidays on our brains?   1.  A very cute free printable Advent calendar for kids. 2.  Creative holiday photo card idea...