We tried The Earthling Co.’s bar shampoo. Here’s what we thought. | Damn you, Social Media Ads series

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

Last year I tried Hairstory’s New Wash Shampoo after seeing some Facebook ads for it, and whoa, our review really resonated with our readers!  So when I saw ads for The Earthling Co. bar shampoo, I knew I wanted to buy it and give it a try too. Note: The...

Cool Galentine’s Day gift ideas for your BFF, Leslie Knope style

by Delilah S. Dawson | Valentine's Day

Galentine’s Day is February 13, and if you don’t know about it yet, prepare to become a fan. It was created by Amy Poehler’s Parks & Recreation character, Leslie Knope, to celebrate strong female friendships. In Leslie’s own words: Oh,...

Zenmed’s cult-favorite skin care products: I tried, I tested, I have some thoughts…

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics

I love trying out beauty products. So when I had a chance to try three of Zenmed’s natural skincare products that seem to have a cult-y following with beauty editors, influencers, and regular folks, I thought sure, why not! They’re known for being 100%...

The Best Black Friday Deals 2019 online: From the big brands to the small businesses we love.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

If you’re looking for the very best 2019 Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, you’ve come to the right place. Because our thing is, stay home! Be with your family! Shop in your PJs! You too? Got you covered. Here are some of the deals and...

Cool podcast gifts for the person who finally became obsessed this year

by Liz Gumbinner

Cool podcast gifts for the person who finally became obsessed this year True crime, self-help, comedy, politics…even, ahem, parenting. (Hint, cough, Spawned Show with Kristen and Liz.) It’s all out there, mostly free, and it’s America’s...

The coolest birthday gifts for teens

by Cool Mom Team

What’s the best gift for a teen these days? They’ll tell you money for clothes. Money for movies. Money for gaming. Money for boba tea. But let’s say you want to find the best gift for teens that isn’t money, and you want it to be cool and...

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver writer Jill Twiss on finding the funny in tough times | Spawned 159

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

Does it feel hard to laugh sometimes with all that’s going on in the world? You’ll love this episode of the Spawned Parenting Podcast. This week we’re talking to Jill Twiss, Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver staff writer, and...

Here are our favorite mineral sunscreens: 3 splurges and 3 saves, all safer than chemical sunscreens

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

If you’ve seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought  — for you or the environment — you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I started using a...

I found the best drugstore waterproof eyeliner. Affordable, and it works!

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

I was on the mad lookout for the best drugstore waterproof eyeliner or eye pencil last week. As in…I was frantic. Knowing I was heading to a beach-y press trip last week, and knowing full well that I’d end up with eyeliner down my face in the 99-degree...

I turned off my binge shows (eek!) and tried going to bed earlier for one month. Here are 7 things that happened.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks

I am tired all the time. Like, I’m a parent. You are probably a parent. You get it. And yet, entertainment junkie that I am, I found myself staying up until midnight (or later!) catching up on every darn MA-rated show and movie each night, after the kids were in...