A New Take On the Old Lunch Bag

by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness

Ever since we started poking around the web for alternatives to paper lunch bags for our back to school shopping guide, we can’t stop ourselves! There are so many great options to help us reduce that carbon footprint you keep hearing so much about. Our latest...

You Know You’ve Made It When Your Picture’s On a Lunch Box

by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness

So here’s a trick: Put a photo of yourself on your child’s lunchbox before sending her off to school. She’ll be more likely to eat those carrot sticks you packed instead of trying to trade them for Ho-Hos, what with you standing over her like that....

The Art of Ka-Ching

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Back when I was in middle school, I would put scotch tape around my lunch money change and cram it in my front pocket. Today, pre-teens, tweens and teens sport more cash than some island nations do. I say that kind of cold hard cabbage deserves to be wrapped up in...

Homeaglow: Affordable Cleaning Help that Works for Families

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

If you’re juggling school runs, work deadlines, laundry mountains, and pets who think socks are toys, having help around the house can feel like a total game changer — and that’s exactly what Homeaglow hooks you up with. Homeaglow is all about real help, on your...

The very best Black Friday deals of 2025, all in one place

by Kate Etue | Gift Guides

Alright, mamas—we know nobody has the time to scroll through 47 tabs of “meh” Black Friday deals. So, we’ve rounded up the good stuff—and only the good stuff. From tech to baby gear to clothing and beauty supplies, we’ve found fantastic deals on gifts we’d...

Jumpstart your day with Daily Harvest’s organic, ready-to-make smoothies

by Kate Etue | Living

Alright, let’s be real—mornings are chaos. Between getting everyone out the door, answering emails, and trying to remember when you last drank actual water, healthy eating can feel like a full-time job you didn’t sign up for. Enter: Daily Harvest—the easiest way to...

The real reason busy moms prefer Walmart

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

Let’s be honest—Walmart isn’t just a store, it’s a lifeline. Sure, we all love the low prices, but the real reason busy moms keep going back? Convenience. When you’ve got a to-do list a mile long, Walmart is one of the few places where you can cross off half of it in...

Why you need Cloaked to protect your family’s data online

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Helpful Services

Let’s be honest—our families live online. That why you need Cloaked. Between school apps, shopping, streaming, and the endless forms that want your email, birthday, and favorite color, our personal info is everywhere. And while we love the convenience, it’s also a...

Boost Mobile makes the “kids’ first phone” choice a little less stressful

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping, Living, Tips + Tricks

Did you know the average age kids receive their first phone is just over 11. Plenty of parents are saying yes earlier for practical reasons like after-school activities, walking home, or coordinating between households. Boost Mobile is a great first phone plan for...

The healthy boost your body needs this winter: Suja Organic Wellness Shots

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

Winter with kids is basically a full-contact sport. Between school germs, holiday chaos, and the never-ending sniffles, staying healthy feels like its own full-time job. That’s where Suja Organic Wellness Shots come in—tiny but mighty little bottles that help you stay...