Style and beauty gifts for women who are over 40, fabulous, and who DGAF

by Liz Gumbinner

Style and beauty gifts for women who are over 40, fabulous, and who DGAF You know all those lists about things you shouldn’t wear over 40? Over 50? Over 60? Yeah, let’s throw those all out the window. (That’s the nicest way we could put it.)The...

5 incredible deals on hot toys at Zulily right now. The holidays are coming!

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

If you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping — especially toys for all those kids on your list — you can score some truly fantastic deals right now thanks to our partner Zulily. And I can help! This parent-fave online retailer launches...

These 8 single-use products are going away in our lifetimes. Here are alternatives that make switching easy.

by Liz Gumbinner | Living, Doing Good

I love that increasingly, so many of us are trying to be more mindful with our product purchases, opting for eco-friendly reusable products instead of wasteful single-use alternatives. It doesn’t just make good earth sense, it makes good budget sense. Besides,...

Roll with It: The best full-of-heart read for kids since Wonder

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’ve been looking for that next great heartwarming book to read to my kids after having fallen in love with Augie in RJ Palacio’s Wonder a couple years back. So when I saw my friend Jamie Sumner’s new book Roll With It in stores this week —...

The absolute best wagon for families, from infant to big kid. And I’ve tried a lot of them.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I currently have…oh, probably 5 wagons in my garage. It’s overkill, for sure. I have the awkward and bulky molded plastic wagons that don’t fit easily in your car (sorry, sentimental Radio Flyer). I have the fold-down fabric wagons from the athletic...

2 great books about raising activist kids: Cool Mom Picks Book Club selection 10

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Books for Kids

This go round, we’re going to change things up a bit in the Cool Mom Picks Virtual Book Club, because I’m going to be talking about two selections that I know are relevant to so many parents these days. In light of the recent Climate Strike marches around...

Ireland with kids: Great tips and secret spots from our 4-day adventure on the Wild Atlantic Way

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

This past summer, we spent four days of our British family vacation in Ireland. Because our trip was centered around a trip to London, we still wanted to experience all the green beauty and nature of Ireland that we could in a few days. So instead of heading to...

The best luxury baby gifts + fabulous shower splurges

by Cool Mom Team

If your budget allows you to be extra generous with a luxury baby gift, or you’re looking for the splurge to help you go in on “the big gift” with friends and family, you’re going to loooove this portion of our baby shower gift guide! While...

Coding with Kids: The live, online classes that get kids of all ages excited about coding | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Kids, Cool Tech

This is a sponsored message from Coding With Kids If you’re trying to balance fun and educational after school activities for your kids this year, Coding With Kids has you covered with both at once. Because, coding! For five years, Coding for Kids has taught...

15 things to pack for your next trip to Disney World that make the difference between enjoyment and survival.

by Kate Etue | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

My family recently returned from our fourth trip to Disney World (thanks to a very generous grandmother), and I’ve finally figured out those BTDT pro-tips for a successful Disney vacation. For me, it starts with packing the right items. And, knowing what to...