by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
When our sound engineer writes to us and says that this podcast interview with Peggy Orenstein is “easily top 5…maybe top 3” of all our interviews, well that’s saying something. And we agree. Whether you are raising sons or raising daughters,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
Last year, I was invited to visit the Nickelodeon all-inclusive Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana on a press junket. The truth is, I hesitated a bit. I tend to be a more intrepid traveler, though I do love the convenience of all-inclusive beach resorts for family...
by Cool Mom Team | Kids, Baby, Cool Tech, Living, Style + Beauty
Yep, Amazon Prime Day is here. It’s that day on Amazon that it either looks like someone emptied out your great-grandmother’s junk drawer and put it for sale on the internet…or the day that thing you wanted/needed/discovered is on massive sale and...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
Disney World is supposed to be the happiest place on earth, but as I was preparing for our family’s recent trip, I admit I was dreading parts of it. It would be the first trip for our youngest daughter, who has cognitive special needs, and I had no idea how we...
by Caroline Siegrist | Tips + Tricks
The December before my son was born, I wrote a long list of New Year’s resolutions that included finishing my novel, getting my house organized, and learning Spanish in my free time Hilarious, right? Needless to say I don’t habla español or have a...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks
Whether you’re hitting the road for a quick weekend getaway, or are heading out for a family vacation, getting out the door can be pretty overwhelming. Between packing lists and all those last-minute to-do-before-we-leave lists, it’s so easy to get sucked...
by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Kid Style
My kids’ shoes never smell quite as bad as they do in summer. It’s the downside to me telling them to get outside and get active everyday. Muddy, sweaty, grass-stained shoes aren’t easy to clean, but I’ll take it over bored and inside all day...
by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Living
If you’re wondering just what to put in a guest room to make your guests feel more welcome, I can help! Whether you’re lucky enough to have an entire room dedicated to guests, or you’re just trying to figure out how to turn your kids’ bedroom...
by Kate Etue | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids’ teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can’t do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead, I’ve...
by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Baby, DIY
Halloween is a great time to be a parent! You probably remember picking your baby’s first costume or maybe you’re picking that costume right now. If you’re the parent that thinks outside the box you have to check out these 2017 pop-culture baby...
