Not that we ever need an excuse to find our kids some cool DIY Star Wars themed slime recipes. But considering Star Wars lovers everywhere — locally and in galaxies far, far away — are celebrating May the Fourth today, well, it seemed pa…
We've always said that Mother's Day gifts don't have to be expensive -- but they do have to be thoughtful. (Well, at least they should be, right?) One of my favorite gifts from my kids of all time, aside from the hand-written cards and a…
The conversation around disabilities can be tricky with young children, so I was happy to learn about the Addy & Uno Off-Broadway show that's educating kids about diversity and inclusivity in the most fun way: with music and puppets. And…
If you're looking for affordable Mother's Day gifts, as in, all $15 or less (really!) you've come to the right place. Because around here, we all know the best Mother's Day gifts have nothing to do with how much you spend. Even so, I get…
If you're struggling to shop for Mother's Day gifts for the mom who has everything, we always say, turn to Mother's Day gifts that give back in some way. Some of the most memorable gifts our own kids have given us are ones that support o…
If you’ve got spring cleaning fever like we do, then you know that there’s just something about the change of weather that makes us want to get things clean and organized so we can enjoy our homes and families. Turns out, there are a bun…
If you have a tween or teen (or you're just a cool mom) you probably have a pair of Vans in your house . How many are gathering dust in your closet? Five? Ten? Forty? Van’s Custom Culture program might just inspire you to give those shoe…
My tweens (gah!) grew up reading Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever , and I have to admit -- it's hard to argue with that title. It's a classic! But a some new and very cool first-words books have caught my eye recently, and I just hav…
Attention, color lovers -- and anyone still searching for a baller gift for Mom. Just released yesterday: A gorgeous, brand new Studio DIY Mother's Day gift box that's been hand-curated by Kelly Mindell (the mastermind behind Studio DIY)…
In our 2018 Mother's Day Gift Guide , we can never forget a selection of our favorite Mother's Day gifts for Grandma! There's nothing that quite makes you appreciate a cool grandma more than having your own kids, and this is the perfect …
LEGO just keeps getting more insane -- in the best possible way -- with their new building kits, especially when it comes to the brand new LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster set. You thought the LEGO Millenium Falcon Collectors Set was …
For our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide , we always know how important it is to include Mother's Day gift ideas for stepmothers -- plus mothers-in-law, godmothers, and all those other important mother-like figures in our lives -- who we l…
I'm convinced that personalized Mother's Day gifts make the absolute best presents. Why? Because they show that the giver has actually thought ahead, and because they're designated specifically for Mom. As someone who lives in a househol…
We get it – you don’t need another t-shirt. But we think once you hear about the Girlfriend Collective’s new Cupro Collection you mayyyyyy find room for at least one more to squeeze into your closet. (Yes, right there, next to your vinta…
Fun water toys are really having their moment, aren't they? From crazy pool floats to OMG unicorn yard sprinklers , we're not the only ones obsessed. So when we saw these silly swim masks, we knew we had to share with you all! Because it…
This week is National Screen-Free week, our kids' favorite week of the year. Ha! We love hearing from our readers about the different ways you manage screen time at home, including some of the tricks you've picked up from Cool Mom Tech .…
With the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton's new royal baby -- an 8lb 7oz baby brother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte -- we had to honor them with a baby gift fit for a prince . And so today, we bequeath the happ…
Like many of you, I've spent years working in offices that required tailored clothes — clothes that looked good, but pinched and rubbed and inspired myriad fantasies about burning them all in a bonfire by the end of the day. But the days…
Today is Earth Day, and my kids love the Earth Day challenge to turn off all electricity for one hour. So we're planning to turn off the lights, cuddle up by our battery-powered lanterns -- or the fireplace, if this cold weather doesn't …
We try to emphasize how important it is to love our planet every day with our kids, but Earth Day presents a chance to really dig in. One of the funnest, most effective ways of doing that: Earth Day crafts for kids! So here are a few awe…
If your toddler's car seat is anything like mine, it's full of crushed Cheerios and covered in juice box stains. And my dust buster can only do so much to remedy the situation. So I'll be taking advantage of Target's car seat trade-in pr…
If you've been looking for a trusted The Ordinary review, you've come to the right place! Because I was wondering myself how good this stuff could be when it's this cheap. Last month, I turned forty. Because the Internet knows everything…
I'm nearly finished reading Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls to my kids at bedtime, and they've become so fascinated by these biographies that I've been trying to find even more more for them to read when we're done. So when I received …
Ooh, it's always exciting when TOMS releases new shoe designs — remember those glow-in-the-dark holiday beauties ? The gorgeous spring TOMS ? The (yes!) politically-themed shoes ? But the new TOMS x Disney shoe collection that was just r…
