Chocolatiers and florists would have us believe Valentine's Day is all about romance, but we know the truth. It's all about cutting out 8 zillion classroom valentines. (Ha.) The truth is, when you become a parents, any excuse to shower o…
When I saw Etsy editors recommending mood-boosting jewelry for this time of year, I was in. Let's just say, I've felt like Cinderella lately . . . pre-fairy-Godmother. I'm constantly cleaning up after my kids because it's too cold for th…
We can't believe it's Valentine's Day gift time already! And our readers know that we always have an extra big heart (ha) when it comes to sharing handmade gifts from makers, or gifts that support indie shops and businesses. With that in…
We love giving Valentine's Day gifts to our babies at every age, of course, but that first year of Valentine's gifts is something we can't resist. No, the baby won't remember it, but oh, those photos! (Plus, babies are not yet old enough…
'Tis the weekend to make those classroom valentines if you haven't already ( ahem , like me and my boys). But no worries: Sometimes being a procrastinator works in your favor. For example, edible gifts shouldn't be made more than a coupl…
Some of my all-time favorite gifts from my kids are the ones they've made for me. But, I have to be realistic with my expectations. I don't have a craft supply closet that can rival Michael's. Or a craft supply closet at all, for that ma…
Here at Cool Mom Picks, we're huge fans of non-candy Valentine's Day treats for the classroom. Not that there's anything wrong with a little bag of conversation hearts or a cute chocolate kiss with your cards, but not every class allows …
Each year, we love digging up a collection of seriously funny Valentine's Day cards. Because hey, not all couples are rom-com watchers and lovey-dovey card givers. If that sounds like you, check out these funny Valentine's Day cards I th…
Look, I'm never turning down that heart-shaped box from the drugstore, but nothing says I really, really love you like artisan chocolates made with natural ingredients, crazy good chocolate, and somebody's hands instead of a machine. Tru…
For new parents, Valentine's Day gifts for babies who will never remember the day, is of course just one more way to justify buying something adorable. So this year, we pulled together 14 sweet but modern Valentine's Day gifts for babies…
It's February, which means a lot of us are spreading a little extra love in the family with Valentine's Day gifts for kids . We've tracked down some favorites that are sweet -- but also candy-free. So in this year's Valentine's Day Gift …
You could buy the special man in your life a traditional romantic gift on the 14th. And hey, we have tons of creative and inexpensive Valentine's Day gift ideas for him that we bet he'll love. But if you're looking for something to reall…
Sometimes it can be hard to think outside the box when it comes to date nights for me and my husband. Actually, as busy working parents of four kids, it can be hard to even think outside the house when it comes to date nights. Netflix an…
I still remember how special it would feel to get a brand new box of 64 Crayola crayons just for myself -- and that was before Crayola My Way , a super cool new way to create a box of totally custom Crayola crayons . Not only can you per…
Whether you're a fan of Valentine's Day or not, what can we say -- we'll always take the chance to put a little more love out there. Or you know, just to get a Huey Lewis earworm in our readers heads for the rest of the day. Whether you'…
At least speaking for Kristen and myself, we certainly been through every stage of Valentine's Day at various times in our life -- denial, anger, depression, acceptance. If you fall into any of the first three categories, we feel you. So…
So we've officially hit last-minute Valentine's gift territory, which is something I know well. Whether you've been busy, stuck for ideas, watching a little too much Netflix, tight on budget, or, like me, spending all your time coming up…
Once you've found a special gift for your Valentine -- perhaps from our Valentine's Day Gift Guide ? -- you'll probably want to wrap it in something other than leftover holiday gift wrap. Got nothing at home but yesterday's newspaper and…
It's no secret that a good book is one of our favorite ways to celebrate holidays and important milestones of pretty much any kind, and Valentine's Day is no exception. So, we've collected a few of our favorite Valentine's Day books for …
We love the idea of romantic valentine's gifts for him that don't break the bank, which is why we scoured the web for some of the coolest ideas for the lucky man in your life that all happen to be under $50. Of course, we won't discourag…
I love looking for crafty DIY Valentine's Day gifts that my kids can make, and I hope you like when I look for them for you. Because my criteria, I think, are fairly straightforward, and ones I bet a lot of you can relate to as well: 1) …
We always have the best time looking for cool Valentine's Day gift ideas for our kids, whether they're toddlers, tweens or teens. Hey, it's not like they're expecting spendy chocolate truffles or diamond jewelry! Of course not every fami…
The new Bathtime with Theo and Beau , from blogger turned social media sensation Jessica Shyba is the book that you think it will be, if you're familiar with the original Naptime with Theo and Beau. Expect adorable, silly, awwww -invokin…
It's February, yay! And that means it's time for our annual series filled with Valentines gift ideas of all kinds. Starting with those littlest loves in your life . So take a peek at all the cute Valentine's Day gift ideas for babies and…