Shopping at Etsy now helps saves the environment in a big way.

by Kate Etue | Doing Good

We’ve been huge supporters of the incredible makers over at Etsy for years. In fact, they started right around when we did, which was a great overlap with our mission to support indie makers, and particularly, women-run companies. Our readers know we’ve...

18 of the very best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in February

by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media

If you’re a parent who’s spending Valentine’s Day on the couch with your sweetheart this like I am, I’ve got a list of the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu that you’ll definitely want to check out. Because...

Get outraged about the Puerto Rico response. Then read these ways to help.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

I have been carefully watching the news out of Puerto Rico for the past week, amplifying news stories and encouraging support. But over the past 24 hours in particular, as I watched San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz’s emotional pleas for help with tears streaming...

5 New Year’s resolutions for new moms…that new moms can actually keep. Maybe. Hopefully.

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...

Succulent of the month: An adorable and affordable gift idea for the person who has everything

by Christina Refford | Living, Art + Decor

Need a creative gift that doesn’t cost a fortune and will have the recipient saying, you got me WHAT?! in a happy, not horrified, way? You’ve got to check out the Succulent-of-the-Month subscription club from Succulent Studios. When I saw the company pop...

17 feminist gifts that honor our activist women friends after a long, hard year

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Style + Beauty

While our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide is up and running with hundreds of gift ideas, there are still a few very specific types of people on our lists that you might be shopping for. In my case, I’m thinking of all the incredible, engaged, active, activist women who...

A rainbow of gifts for your BFF who could use a pick-me-up

by Cool Mom Team

A rainbow of colorful gifts for your BFF who could use a pick-me-up Some of us struggle with the holidays, and a little affordable holiday cheer in the form of these happy, colorful, rainbow gifts for a best friend can be just the thing she needs to put a smile...

Gift ideas for your mother-in-law with great taste who’s always the hardest person to shop for

by Cool Mom Team

Gift ideas for your mother-in-law with great taste who's always the hardest person to shop for Each year, this is one of our most popular categories, and each year, we’re back with more fabulous mother-in-law gift ideas for you. While our entire guide is...

Truly special grandparent gift ideas that should come with tissues

by Cool Mom Team

Truly special grandparent gift ideas that should come with tissues When you’re lucky enough to have wonderful grandparents in your or your kids’ lives, you want to let them know every way you can. This  wonderfully sweet, sentimental collection...

We’re obsessed with this poster featuring favorite self-saving heroines

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor

Just when I thought I could never love another print as much as I love my Michelle Obama print, along comes this amazing She-Series collage poster from Karen Hallion featuring so many of my favorite self-saving, empowered female heroines from books, movies, and...