Cool Mom Picks: smart finds for family life

Our favorite new pieces from Quince for fall
If there’s one thing we know about our readers, it’s that you appreciate a good wardrobe upgrade—but you’d rather spend your money wisely than pay a premium just for a pretty label. That’s one reason Quince continues to be such a favorit…
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Check out new fall wardrobe staples at Gap
The first day of school has a funny way of making everyone suddenly realize that last year’s clothes are either too small, too worn out, or “absolutely not something I would wear now, Mom.” Thankfully, Gap makes the fall back-to-school r…
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New shoes to take you from summer to fall
Fall has a funny way of making everyone suddenly realize their sneakers are worn out, the kids have outgrown their boots, and Mom could really use a new pair of loafers. Fortunately, DSW makes the seasonal shoe shuffle considerably easie…
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Timeless fall classics for your wardrobe
Fall fashion is at its best when getting dressed feels easy. Think beautiful sweaters, perfectly cut trousers, versatile layers, and pieces that can move from school drop-off to a meeting to dinner without requiring an outfit change. Tha…
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Q&A with children's author Sophie Blackall
Cool Mom Picks readers, we are so excited to launch a new series for you. We are obsessed book lovers over here at the CMP headquarters, and we have a particular soft spot for children's books (even though we're moving our kids into coll…
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Get those vacation photos off your phone and in your hands with Mpix
Your phone is probably holding thousands of photos right now—vacations, birthdays, first days of school, random Tuesday moments that somehow became your favorites. The problem? Most of them never make it beyond your camera roll. That's w…
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Beat summer boredom with fun recipes and tools from King Arthur Baking
Summer has a funny way of making tweens simultaneously bored and too busy. If you're looking for an activity that gets them off their screens, teaches a real-life skill, and just happens to end with warm cookies, King Arthur Baking is ha…
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Summer is better with Funboy
We've tested our fair share of pool toys in our neighborhood pools over the years, and here's our verdict: Funboy actually lives up to the hype. The designs are playful without feeling over-the-top, the quality is noticeably better than …
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