Whether you've got boys or girls, there are so many great superhero party ideas out there, especially considering it's one of those party themes that remains popular every year. The great news is, you don't need to spend a fortune to thr…
My toddler loves to help out around the house. It makes him feel big, and like the needed part of our family that he is. I want to respect his efforts, even like that time he completely emptied out the closets when he "brought me the lau…
We were so, so sad to hear that Shirley Temple Black passed away Monday night. She was one of our (and probably your) most very favorite child stars ever—those dimples! Those curls! Not to mention the respected diplomatic path she took a…
If you've run out of time to order some of the fantastic Valentine's cards we've already featured on Cool Mom Picks, don't stress. We've got your back with some printable valentines for adults. Unlike these cute 14 printable classroom Va…
Because we're huge fans of moms everywhere, we're also fans of Bono and his ONE organization and Project (RED) . Especially because of what they're doing during the Super Bowl tonight: U2 will release their new single, Invisible , (produ…
If you're in our neck of the woods, you are looking for lots of indoor activities to keep the kids occupied. While we recently rounded up 12 snow day activities for kids , here's one more: Printable sewing cards for kids. And these are m…
Tracking down the best printable 2014 calendars online for you was so much fun this year. Because right up there with the fall tradition of splurging on school supplies, picking out a new calendar has always been one of my favorite shopp…
We have been seeing so many cool New Year's party printables and DIY ideas around the web, that we have carefully culled it down to 13 of our very favorites to spare you the challenging Pinterest search with promising how-to photos that …
Last minute gift ideas are always the toughest. You have all these last minute people you forgot about (with no offense to them--we get busy!) and suddenly you're stuck with whatever you can find in the drugstore aisles. Fortunately the …
We love how grownups and kids alike will totally let their silly side show when you leave out some easy-to-DIY printable photo props. We've seen this trend at many birthday parties and even outlined how to make your own photo booth for y…
Running low on gift tags and holiday wrapping paper right when you really need them? Want to avoid a shopping center parking lot at all costs this close to Christmas? Yeah, us too. No worries: Download some of these gorgeous printable gi…
We do not snow? Think again. Those Star Wars snowflakes from last year were out of this world, but now that we've discovered Game of Thrones snowflakes ., we realize that we knew nothing, Jon Snow. Thanks to these free patterns, anyone c…
If your house is anything like mine, you've got two energetic kids trapped inside by nasty weather and a huge stack of shipping boxes waiting for the recycling truck. Put them all to good use with this DIY project that creates an adorabl…
Liven up your Christmas decor this year by printing out some great printable holiday decorations without leaving the comforts of home. The best part: you won't need a degree in Paper Arts or a stash of obscure crafting supplies to get th…
With Hanukkah beginning in just a few days, we've rounded up some festive Hanukkah printables to decorate your home, including a few fun items to mark the once-in-a-lifetime merging of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. Or Thanksgivukkah . But, …
featured partner If you're like us, then you're already swimming in holiday to-do lists. With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah running right into December, we're feeling a little behind. Or actually a lot. And so, we look for holiday shopping t…
Even procrastinators like me should start thinking about our annual Advent calendar since, with Thanksgiving falling on the 28th, we'll still be eating turkey when December begins. Fortunately, there are loads of cool-looking Advent cale…
I had a friend who always said "it's not a dinner party unless there are leftovers" and Thanksgiving is probably the most perfect example of this. So I think this is the most genius idea to get your leftovers home. Unless you want six po…
I don't worry about running to the store to buy Halloween decor anymore, because I know that some of the best ideas can be printed right at home, for no more than the cost of some fresh ink in my printer. So keep reading for some of the …
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this week just in case you missed them. 1. We cannot wait to get our hands on this new gadget. When you see it, you'll understand why. 2. Looking for a unique school fundraising id…
When two of our favorite peeps get together to raise awareness of two of our favorite animals with fun, free DIY kids crafts , the results are four times the fun. Our pals at Moomah and Tea Collection have joined together to work with th…
With my kids starting a new school in a new city this year, I'm doing everything I can to take the edge off what could be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. That's why I'm loving these adorable free printables that are sure to make the …
I am not shy about my dislike for baby shower games. When people ask, "So then what do you do at a baby shower party?" I wonder, well, what do you do at any party? Cool people, good food and drinks usually do the trick. But then I saw th…
There are great gifts for dads , and then there are the great gifts they'll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm…