Back-to-school shopping has a way of turning into a marathon, but finding a backpack your child actually wants to carry shouldn't be the hardest part. That's why we're so excited about the brand-new collaboration between STATE and Magnet…
Packing lunch is one of those back-to-school rituals that happens every single day, so the right lunchbox can make mornings smoother and afternoons a little more enjoyable. Whether you're shopping for an adorable preschooler who needs ea…
My second child is off to college this year, and oh boy, it doesn't get easier. But one thing you can do to prepare is have your dorm room essentials packed and ready to go. That way, when you're moving them in you can focus on them rath…
Alright, parents—grab your coffee, because we need to talk about something: Gymboree’s Fall Sale . Yes, the one where your kids’ closets go from “meh” to magic in five seconds flat, with enough money left over to hire that photographer f…
When we put together our picks for the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten each year, we think about how exciting it is for little ones to pick what may be their very first school gear ever. They geek out over all their scho…
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you've tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could tell me what you think really are the best lunch boxes . I want something I don't have to get rid of at the end of every year! And it shoul…
Trying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here's one option that may help: The world's cutest new animal water bottles for kids , just released from Uncommon Goods. (You know how much we love Uncommon Goods .) While they…
Back to school time isn't just about shopping! (Not that there's anything wrong with shopping, of course.) One of our favorite annual traditions is sharing our favorite back to school printables in our Back to School Guide to help make t…
So many parents have learned over the past few years that setting up a study space at home is more important than ever. Maybe you homeschool , maybe your kids just need a dedicated space for homework , or maybe they've got virtual tutori…
When we look for cool backpacks for teens , it's not enough for them to just be, you know, cool . As kids head to middle school or high school— especially after a whole year at home more or less (sigh) — they need bigger, sturdier backpa…
Two years ago, Crayola introduced the Colors of the World crayons, which included a veritable rainbow of 24 skin tone crayons that not only celebrate diversity, but create an opportunity for kids to learn respect for others and more full…
My daughter came home this morning with a sweet little gift from her friend's mom: An adorable DIY locker kit full of essentials for young women and menstruators. So brilliant, right? I had actually considered putting together a little b…
It's kind of amazing that we're searching for the best small appliances for dorm rooms these days -- with our own teens in mind! It's like we blinked and our team went from back to school shopping for preschool backpacks to sending some …
If there is any year we should all be making sure we send an extra thank you to our favorite teachers, it's this one. They're reimagining their entire spring curriculum so that kids can continue to learn from home, they're getting up to …
If you'd rather be heading back to Hogwarts than your actual school this fall, then you'll want to see these magical new bags, totes diaper bags, and accessories from JuJuBe + Harry Potter . We're excited to be one of the first to give y…
Heading to Kindergarten for the first time is a huge milestone, and we've found some great printables that help make things more fun, more organized, and even more safe for our kids. Hope they help you parents out. And maybe save you a f…
If you're going to plan for back to school, it makes sense to look for the best 2019-20 school year planner to help you...plan. So next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide , we've put together our favorites, no matter what kind …
We've already shared our favorite backpacks for preschool and kindergarten, so next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide, we're moving onto cool backpack for grade school! There are so many...honestly we had to stop ourselves fro…
While we're talking fun school supplies, we have to discuss a few smart school supply organization hacks, tips and tricks Because while we love sharing the coolest backpacks of 2019 and other gear throughout our Back to School Shopping G…
As we start to get settled into our back-to-school routines -- and that includes realizing what gear is missing from last year, what we've forgotten to pick up, and what our kids have already lost (gah!) it's the perfect time to welcome …
We of course love t-shirts for our kids featuring their favorite superheroes , pop culture references , rock bands, and athletes. And our kids love them too. But there's something extra special about the t-shirts that show the world who …
Lately I've been thinking about the kinds of comfort items I can pack to help relieve some of my son's back-to-school anxiety. He's starting preschool for the first time (wow!) which means I'm expecting knots in the stomach, sweaty hands…
We're big fans of Parkland Bags , the label making the affordable, great-looking, eco-friendly backpacks that you might have noticed all over our back-to-school shopping guide this year. They're all made from recycled water bottles , whi…
Once you've bought those requisite black marble composition books and No. 2 pencils, it's time to fun things up! We find that just a few affordable but still cool back-to-school supplies can get kids so much more excited about getting ba…