I might be 39, but in many ways, 2016 was the year I became an actual adult. Both my father and grandmother died, my daughter got mean-girled, my son started his first real sport, I suffered some health setbacks , and I had to sell my be…
It should be obvious by now that here at Cool Mom Picks, we love presents. (We have 350 of them in this year's holiday gift guide , which we think you should check out, if you haven't already.) But even more, we love when our gifts give …
In order to stay positive in life, I always try to find the good in a bad situation. Sometimes it's easier said than done. But I honestly believe that actually doing something about the issues that concern me, give me hope, even if busy …
Everyone has that person on their list who's impossible to buy for because they already have it all. And while I try to opt for more meaningful gifts in these situations -- like donations to a cause they'd appreciate -- a printed receipt…
If you've already checked out our awesomely extensive holiday gift guide this year , which of course we hope you have, you know we've handpicked the very best gifts for pretty much everyone on your nice list -- from your hard to please m…
Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. We read that line in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas every year, but it can sometimes be difficult to drive home the mes…
It's #GivingTuesday, a day we look forward to every year because we're happy to share some of our favorite ways to give back. And while we love a dedicated day that nudges people to do good, we also love to help you find ways to give bac…
We celebrate #GivingTuesday each year right after Thanksgiving, and with good reason -- it's the perfect way to focus on giving back to our communities, especially at a time that we're all so mindful about gratitude and thankful for what…
So many shopping holidays are just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you're busy keeping a spreadsheet of all the best deals around. (And, hey, if you're late to the task, don't worry, we'll be sharing all our best deals…
I may be the only person I know who gets excited about daylight savings time because the earlier sunset gives me an excuse to slip into something soft and forgiving for many more hours of the day. Oh yeah, and being pregnant hasn't helpe…
You might have heard, but there's this election coming up in the US on Tuesday, November 8 and it's kind of a big deal. Here are just a few links we've been reading to help you, enlighten you, stress you out, or de-stress you completely.…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, as you may have realized from all the logos and web pages turned pink right now. While we are all obviously "aware" by now (and some of us have even suggested changing the name to something more …
In honor of SIDS Awareness Month, we're sharing five of our go-to, reliable resources on safe sleep for babies. After all, sleep is easily the topic that consumes our minds as new parents more than any other -- Are they getting enough sl…
Sara Blakely has been fantastically successful helping us hide our post-baby bellies with her magical Spanx products, but now she's asking women to show off their bellies all in the name of charity. Her new book, The Belly Art Project , …
It was just 6 years ago that we were describing all the wonderful organizations and fundraisers that came together to support Haiti in the wake of a devastating earthquake, and now we're so heartbroken to be revisiting those resources on…
This is a sponsored message from Mrs. Fields It's always a good time for the heroes in your community to get the recognition they deserve. And here, that recognition also comes with a $5000 donation to their favorite charity and a local …
When we're browsing the seemingly endless soap aisle at the grocery store, it's easy to forget that the basics for good hygiene can still present a big challenge in many parts of the world. A bar of soap can literally save lives, prevent…
We're all huge fans of The Good+ Foundation , which was started 15 years ago by Jessica Seinfeld -- and you may know it by its original name, Baby Buggy . (In fact, our Editor-in-Chief Liz is so committed, she's a member of the Friends o…
During this summer's Olympic coverage, we all enjoyed seeing beautiful images of fun, lively Rio, and its gorgeous beaches, but there was one major aspect of the city that wasn't broadcast -- the favelas, or slums, which populate Rio and…
Oh, our hearts have been heavy watching the devastation from the flooding across Louisiana this week. More than 100,000 homes and buildings have been affected by these rising waters with reports of 30,000 people affected, and as many as …
There have been a lot of hard things in the news this year, and I think we can all agree we need a little more happy in our lives. So when a friend told me that her kids found $5 and a note to buy some candy "on us" tucked into her movie…
A new water bottle is one of our back to school staples, and we've always been big Camelbak fans in my house. So how cool that they've teamed up with the National Parks for this new collection of water bottles that actually give back whe…
We're been dedicated followers of FashionABLE for a while now. What's not to love about their sleek leather goods, gorgeous scarves, and minimalist jewelry? Plus, when you make a purchase from their website, you're providing employment t…
In light of the Nice, France Bastille Day celebration attack last night, our hearts are heavy -- again -- as they have been far too many times lately. When we look for advice about talking to our own children about tragedies like these, …