by Kate Etue | Uncategorized
I like to keep a stash of gifts on hand to give to those last-minute people I totally forgot to shop for— bottles of Essie nail polish for my kids’ room moms, or Starbucks gift cards for the piano teacher—you know, just in case. But it never fails that I have...
by Christina Refford | Cards + Stationery
Though I love the convenience of sending e-cards to those near and dear, there is still something special about getting an honest-to-goodness “real” card in the mailbox, especially on holidays like Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, I’m never, ever...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Eight days to go until Christmas and I’m already tired of the same six holiday tunes that seem to be in rotation in every store, taxi, and coffee shop in NY. If you’re looking for a slightly more irreverent alternative, check out the virtual Punk Rock...
by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Gift Guide
With Hanukkah coming up early on December 8, it’s time to share some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in 2023 — that actually are Hanukkah gifts. Because for the past year, and especially right now, a lot of us are really thinking about what it means to...
by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts
It can be tough each Father’s Day to look for unique gifts for dads, grandpas, or stepdads, especially when you’re shopping for gifts for dads who have everything already — or worse, they say “I don’t need anything.”...
by Kate Etue | Uncategorized
Time to get your holiday shopping on, for real. Black Friday is here, and there are some incredible Black Friday 2020 deals out there. Like always, we’re skipping the “$10 off when you buy two pet rugs” deals, and focusing on the really good stuff....
by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day
When I was in my pre-kids, pre-underwire-bra-all-the-time years, I admit that 40 seemed old. As in, sex would be over, done, and…weird. Well here’s me shaking some damn sense into my 2005 self. Research shows that women over 40 are having wildly satisfying...
by Holly Rosen Fink | Family Travel
Winter in Boston with the family may sound…well, cold. It ‘s true that the sun sets earlier, and you have to bundle up when you go out, because, New England! Even so, Boston an excellent city for a getaway with teens any time, and that includes winter....
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
It’s our annual holiday gift guide Spawned episode, where we share some of our favorite cool picks that we think make fabulous holiday gift ideas. This year, we’re highlighting small makers, indie businesses, many of which are owned and run by women. Yay!...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
If you feel like the holiday season came sooner this year — along with the holiday ads, the holiday sales, the Mariah Carey videos, and the holiday pressure, it’s not in your head. There are lots of reasons we’re feeling it more this year, and social...
