6 unexpected nativity sets your kids can actually play with

by Caroline Siegrist | Uncategorized

Let’s face it: Some nativity sets are just begging to be played with. Their tiny animal figurines and family of little dolls is simply irresistible to little hands. And as anyone who’s ever tried to convince a preschooler that these are not actually toys...

Bitsbox: The fantastic STEM gift idea that taught my 4 kids to code their own apps.

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings, Cool Tech

It’s no secret that parents love finding tech gifts for kids that we can justify as being both fun and educational, but the true test isn’t whether we think they’re cool — but rather, whether our own kids play with them. Over and over again....

This new book for girls has us shouting, WOW!

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

WOWsdom! The Girl’s Guide to the Positive and the Possible is a new interactive book I found recently on Kickstarter that has one very important mission: to help raise our female leaders of tomorrow. And they’ve set out to do just that by sharing the intimate...

Last-minute Thanksgiving help! Everything you need including recipe help, drinks, decor, printables + crafts for the kids. Now go forth and be thankful!

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

If you’re like me and Thanksgiving totally snuck up on you this year (seriously, today?), fear not! The CMP team has been hard at work for weeks now, sharing the most helpful resources and great advice to help you master the big day. From the most foolproof...

Bring on the bling with these 7 metallic and jewel-toned coats for kids.

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

I don’t know about the rest of the country, but down here in Nashville we went from about 80-degree days to 30-degree mornings overnight. And before I knew it, I was fumbling through our coat closets to pull out last year’s jackets for the kids to bundle...

Beyond thank you and please: 7 manners all kids should learn for holiday entertaining (and that we’re not all teaching)

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

Please and thank you — important stuff, right? I’ve always believe that courteous kids grow into nice adults and we all need more nice in the world these day. But that’s not where etiquette begins and ends. So with the holidays here, and lots of...

Self-care gifts to help ring in a peaceful New Year

by Cool Mom Team

Self-care gifts to help ring in a peaceful New Year 2016 has arguably been a tough one on so many people for so many reasons, and the perfect gift for someone in your life might be one that offers a bit of self-care. Maybe even a gift for yourself. So we...

64 cool gifts under $15 for adults, and they don’t feel like stocking stuffers.

by Cool Mom Team

64 cool gifts under $15 for adults, and they don’t feel like stocking stuffers.   While we do love shopping, we definitely adhere to the school of “it’s the thought that counts” above all. And just because you’re looking to spend $15 or less...

Fitness tips for cold weather to help keep you on your routine: Because winter is coming (but pecan pie belly could possibly be avoided)

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

The winter can definitely put a damper on anyone’s fitness routine, which is why we’re putting together some really helpful, realistic, cold weather fitness tips to help you out as things get chilly. Between the can’t-resist holiday foods and the...

DIY holiday gifts from the kids that are cooler than macaroni necklaces (no offense to macaroni necklaces)

by Cool Mom Team

DIY holiday gifts from the kids that are cooler than macaroni necklaces (no offense to macaroni necklaces)  DIY holiday gifts from the kids are among our favorites to track down. Whether they’re making gifts for their siblings, cousins, classmates, or parents...