by Georgette Gilmore | Mother's Day Gifts
Every year we have the best times seeking out the funniest Mother’s Day cards for those moms who prefer a little sass to sentimentality. (You know the ones.) There are so many good ones out there — and man, so many bad ones — so we did our best just...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks
I still remember when my son’s then first-grade teacher asked if they could test him for the gifted program in our school district. I looked at her and asked, “Are you sure?” I just thought my sweet, curious boy asked a lot of questions. Like, a...
by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas
If you’ve got a kid who’s into mysteries, detectives, and solving puzzles, you’re in for a real treat. We pulled together the most awesome list of Escape Room party ideas — from cool invitations and mind-boggling activities to rewarding treats....
by Caroline Siegrist | Doing Good
If your news feed has been dragging you down lately, take heart. Volunteerism is a great way to put that energy to positive use, and spring is the perfect time for you and your family to discover ways to volunteer for your own local community, Leslie Knope style. To...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Tips + Tricks
I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that you can totally write a book. You don’t need otherworldly talent (though you do need some talent); you don’t need an MFA you promised yourself you’d get but never did; you don’t even...
by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids
A few years ago, R.J. Palacio gave the world Wonder, a middle reader book that we here at Cool Mom Picks believe should be mandatory reading for all children and their parents, which is why we named it among our best children’s books of 2015. The truly moving...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style
With the much-anticipated release of the new Power Rangers movie tonight (!!), we’re not sure if kids are more excited — or those of us who grew up with them in the ’90s are. Which is why we’ve had the best time browsing the cool new Power...
by Kate Etue | Kid Style, Easter Gifts
I’ve been loving the rainbow fashion trend I’m seeing everywhere, and there are so many rainbow dresses for girls I’m seeing, that just perfect for Easter. (Provided the weather actually feels like spring…in spring! Raise your hand if...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve been sharing so many ways to help get our kids excited about historic female heroes both past and present. It made me think to take some time this past weekend to browse through my bookshelf and pull out some...
