When you've got a precocious reader in the house, it can be hard to find books they haven't yet discovered and devoured. I know this because I am that reader and I spawned that reader. Luckily, we found a subscription service -- you know…
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Being a single mom on Valentine's Day just means I focus my love on my four kids, but that doesn't mean I'm not just a little bit jealous of all the Valentine's Day flowers being exchanged between couples. That's why I had to chuckle whe…
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My friend, fellow mom, and one-time officemate of mine Joanne turned me onto this Champions Against Bullying anti-bullying video that just launched, and wow. It's powerful. I see a lot of these and this may be the first one that I rushed…
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We are the first to admit that we get so caught up in getting gifts for others (and recommending them for you all!) that sometimes, we forget to devote the time to our own memory-making keepsake gifts. One great idea that Kristen puts to…
We're always looking for ways to save time and money grocery shopping, especially during the holiday season when we're all feeling stretched thinner than usual in every way. We're spending more on holiday gifts and family travel, and eve…
We love how #GivingTuesday has become such a widespread tradition across the US in just two years, and we've been thrilled to share some of our favorite ways to give back --on this day and any day. We love promoting our favorite charitie…
The gift-giving season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to think about recognizing all of those people who deserve a little something. For something that's just a step up from a card, but not quite , I love the ready-packaged gif…
We recently shared our essential tips for how to make a homemade pie , but have a feeling that some of you may skip out on the baking this Thanksgiving. No judgments here if you’d rather place an order and have your Thanksgiving pies del…
For the last year, I've been partnering with American Express , in part because I love Amex ( member since forever) and partly because when I see those awesome Tina Fey commercials, I'm now sure we're really just two degrees from being b…
As much as we'd like to say we always remember to send holiday cards to everyone we know and love, well, that's a bit of a stretch. Mostly because we're all swamped with holiday shopping and to-do lists and teacher gifts , and and and...…
How many times have you heard "Just meal plan!" when you groan about the never-ending responsibility of feeding your family night after night? But time constraints, logistics, or the fact that organizing ahead isn't everyone's strong sui…
I am already a huge fan of Rent the Runway , so when I discovered their new Unlimited service, I may have scared the neighbors with my screeches. And trust me, if you love accessories as much as I do, you are going to want to sign up for…
The downside to loving Tea Collection 's well-made, comfortable, stylish clothes for my kids is that they outgrow them, as kids are wont to do. They even outgrow them while the clothes still look fantastic and nearly new. So you can hand…
If you’re a procrastinator like yours truly, you just got lucky because there’s still time to order up this delicious last minute artisan gift for the foodie mom in your life in time for Mother's Day. The champions of indie, small-batch …
Last month when we heard we were nominated for the first annual Iris Awards for Outstanding Blogs in the Best Sponsored Content Campaign category, we were thrilled to be recognized for our Baby Shower Gift Guide and Celebration of Mother…
When you're feeling frazzled , winding down at the end of a busy day, the last thing you want to do is dig through the freezer to figure out what to fix everyone for dinner. Or worse, make a trip to the grocery with kids in tow. That's w…
Repurposing our old furniture and accessories into our new house just doesn't always work. That rug that was perfect in my old bedroom just doesn't cut it in the new one, it turns out. And while I love interior design sites like nousDeco…
Whether you are looking for just the right gift to wow your favorite new parents, or if you just welcomed your own little one and know you're worth a splurge, we've got A Little Bundle is making some of the most amazing baby gift box sub…
Taking four kids to the grocery store is like a full-on workout. But really, taking even one cranky toddler shopping can be no easy task. Especially in this weather. So when Instacart offered Cool Mom Picks an exclusive first look to try…
Let's not call us procrastinators. Let's just say...we're busy. Because we are. So we get it. if you're still looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift for a special someone, here are a few ideas that go a little further than a hast…