Another reason to love FashionABLE: Wallets!

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Most of my friends, family, even my kids’ classroom teachers know by now that FashionABLE is my go-to for gifts because they’re all wearing something from them. Gorgeous scarves, fabulous totes, the list goes on. Well, now they’ve added wallets, I...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2015 | Great gift ideas for stepmothers, mothers-in-law, and other motherish women in your life.

by Cool Mom Team

We’ve always talked about acknowledging those important mother-like figures in our lives with their own special gifts on Mother’s Day. So many of us are fortunate to have other women in our lives who deserve a little extra thanks in May — or...

11 cool career t-shirts for girls who don’t need reminders that they can do anything

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

Shopping for t-shirts for my 7-year-old daughter this week, I can’t believe I’m still seeing so many with slogans like I’m so fancy!, Me, my selfie, and I, and—worst of all—Boy magnet. Oof. Why? The last thing I want is for my smart-as-a-whip girl to...

12 of the most fun, easy Valentine’s crafts for kids that we’d like doing too.

by Christina Refford | DIY, Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, I’m going to take advantage of this weekend with the kids to finish up their printable Valentine’s Day cards and make a few yummy Valentine’s food gifts to hand out to all our favorite people....

Red: A Crayon’s Story. The perfect children’s book at the perfect time.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

If you’re thinking red Valentine’s gifts of for kids, here’s an idea a bit off the beaten path: Red, A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall, just out this week. It’s a beautifully told, wonderfully illustrated story (in crayon, natch) about a...

How to save money shopping: 7 great tips for in-store holiday shopping. (Stores…remember those?)

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

As much as we love online shopping (and yes, we loooove it), shopping in person is satisfying in its own way. It can even save you money this time of year. In fact, I know first-hand (ahem) how tempting it can be to click and click on all the pretty things and...

40 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids: Beyond bubbles and Play-Doh.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I’m always looking for cool stocking stuffer ideas for my kids. I mean, we all know that you can get bubbles and Play-Doh and packs of stickers but I like to get a little more more creative when I can. So I’ve put together these 40 stocking stuffers for...

Gourmet chocolate pretzels from Fatty Sundays: Bet you can’t eat just 70 million.

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

I hate showing up to someone’s house empty-handed, even when the hostess says, “Oh…just bring yourself.” That’s why I always have so much fun scoping out affordable hostess gifts for you all each year. While we can always grab a bottle...

Super nerdy blocks for super scientists

by Julie | Toys + Playthings

There aren’t many wooden toys for toddlers that I can imagine an older kid would love too, but these super nerdy ABC blocks from Uncommon Goods are a major exception. They’re made from locally sourced wood and printed with non-toxic inks, featuring...

Orla Kiely blooms at Target. Otherwise known as designer handbags for less. Whoo!

by Stephanie Mayers | Family Travel

I have toted diapers, work stuff and even my computer in Orla Kiely bags and have become an avid fan, so I was shocked to find out I was not the first of her cult followers to learn that the popular designer had partnered with Target for an affordable cosmetic bag...