I typically think of gingerbread houses as a Christmas tradition, but my family is usually so slammed with other activities then that we don't get around to it. So this year I'm thinking, why not build a candy house for the holiday that'…
One of the more promising trends at the NY International Toy Fair earlier this year was the introduction of even more safe, natural makeup for girls, for when they're are heading out somewhere a little special, putting on plays at home, …
I'm taking a stand: No more seasonal cookie cutters for a single use. If I can't use the cookie cutter for multiple purposes I'm not buying it, and I don't think you should either. Now we just have to figure out how to use the pile of co…
I tend to think that making my kids' Halloween costumes is a great idea. I also tend to be wrong. Not only does it always take way much time than I have, but it can end up being every bit as expensive as buying something. My 9-year-old i…
Halloween parties may be the most fun for me, because there are just so many cool Halloween party ideas, especially for kids. Instead of just going with a standard "Halloween" theme, you can get more specific and find a theme that lends …
Halloween is coming soon, and it's time to plan our parties. First up: invitations. And not just any Halloween invitations, but seriously impressive, over-the-top, creative Halloween party invitations this year. If you're not up for the …
We always have the best time each Halloween poking around the web looking for the most awesome baby costumes . But the truth is, we're busy! While some of you blow our minds putting those sleepless hours to use building outrageous costum…
When my kids have had about all the video game time I can take, I need perfect playthings on hand to spark their imaginations--preferably outside and totally away from screens. The custom superhero capes from Super Kid Capes on Etsy are …
Every year, without fail, I discover that we are missing at least one of my three kids' trick-or-treat bags. I'm not sure where they go, but I think there is some sort of black magic involved. But this year, I'm not going to sweat it sin…
Um, I've seen what I look like in the morning if I haven't washed off my makeup...and it's downright scary. So I'm always on the lookout for awesome (and affordable) makeup removers. Here are four of our faves--just in time for Halloween…
You had big Halloween plans, right? And then...time slipped away. I've been there. Start by forgiving yourself: it's just Halloween after all, and to a kid, everything looks delicious. Throw together a one of these super cute, last-minut…
On October 31st, I'll look the other way when my kids pop their tenth fun-sized candy treat in their mouths, but I am trying to avoid smearing toxic face paints onto their faces before they head out the door. After reading that most face…
Need a Halloween costume and don't want to get stuck with the last Sexy Teletubby costume at the store? The good news is that with a little DIY cleverness, you might find the answer in your own closet. Or, we have an extra easy idea cour…
I'm not going to knock Thriller , but if you want to grab some fresh new tunes to liven up your Halloween gathering, we've got a collection that will have your ghosts and goblins dancing (or lurching) all over the place. Not too scary an…
We have featured so many helpful posts lately on Halloween treats, tricks, costumes and beyond, we wanted to put them all in one place. After all, we can't be the only ones who still have plenty to do--or uh, haven't gotten started?--whe…
The age-old Halloween question: what to eat before heading out to trick-or-treat? It has to be a meal that's quick or easy to fit between the mad rush of getting home from school and heading out for your annual candy collection. Plus it …
We are T minus less than a week to Halloween, which means the pumpkin carving and decorating can begin! (I tend not to carve too early or we end up with saggy pumpkin eyes and mouths by the 31st.) So I love this idea which looks great an…
Though I always complain about the full-to-bursting sacks of candy my kids bring home on Halloween night, they just wouldn't be as excited by carrot sticks and apple slices. With that in mind, I try to buy treats from companies who take …
I love beautiful bento lunch boxes, but some of them make you feel like you need an MFA in order to make your kid's lunch. Especially holiday-themed lunch boxes! For Halloween I decided to come up with a few easy, festive lunch ideas. I …
Sure, Halloween is coming up, but around here we're zombie fans all year long. So it's no wonder these bold, fun prints caught our attention. All those times we've watched our kids perch on the diving board and refuse to jump in? Maybe t…
We're divided on kids' Halloween costumes around Cool Mom Picks. Some of us spend a good few months planning, sewing, and executing the most wonderful Instagram-worthy Halloween costumes for our kids , while the rest of us are happy just…
Here are 5 of our most popular tech picks from this week, just in case you missed them. 1. Here's how to make sure your personal profile doesn't show up on a Google ad. 2. Even if you're not a Star Wars fan, you've got to see these amazi…
The way we check our smoke detector batteries twice every year with the time change, I like the idea of replacing my children's toothbrush at Halloween, or at least checking to see if it's time. The ADA recommends you change brushes ever…
Last week we talked apple treats , and this week it's pumpkin time. You're picking pumpkins this year, right? If only from the grocery store? Now all you have to do is seed, peel, and cube your pumpkin. Then roast and puree the pumpkin f…