Cool Mom Picks
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Cool Mom Picks is helping parents make life a little easier, a litle more fun, a little more cool, a little more meaningful. From publishers Kristen Chase & Liz Gumbinner. Kristen and Liz are often featured in national and local media discussing parenting trends, gift ideas, tech and digital safety, mom-run businesses, entrepreneurship, and online shopping.
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8h ago
The best ABC songs for kids is such a fun topic for me to write about, and I’m so happy that Cool Mom Picks asked me to share my favorites. For my band, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, rock ‘n’ roll is just like the ABCs. It’s the foundation for everything we ..read more
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8h ago
A reader and friend asked for some Rent the Runway alternatives for from dress rentals, on behalf of her daughter who’s currently prom dress shopping. She pointed out that today’s teens are so eco-conscious, that many would prefer not to buy a new dress for a spring formal or a prom that they might never ..read more
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8h ago
We’re so happy to bring back our Daily Question! Thanks to you and all of your input, it’s now a whole lot easier to tell us what you think. Today, we’ve got music on the brain! So we’re wondering… Check back each weekday for a new Daily Question from silly to serious. Your voice ..read more
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Jim Henson Idea Man starts streaming to Disney + subscribers on May 31, but since no one I know can wait that long, it’s a good thing that the Jim Henson Idea Man trailer just launched. The original documentary is directed by Ron Howard, so of course it’s going to be perfect. But for now ..read more
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3d ago
Among the most popular Mother’s Day gifts now and forever are self-caregifts for moms. (And grandmas and stepmoms of course.) We are all increasingly aware that, especially since COVID, moms are working harder and longer than ever before, often juggling paid work — at home or not — family obligations, household chores, and their own well-being ..read more
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3d ago
While this DIY crown and tiara kit from SuperSmalls is designed for kids, it reminds me of the homemade Mother’s Day crowns, jewelry boxes, necklaces, and other sparkly gifts my kids made me when they were young. The kit makes it so easy for kids to accomplish on their own, thanks to pre-cut crowns and ..read more
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1w ago
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our wonderful planet with our planet, and these Earth Day books for kids present the perfect opportunity to nurture our children’s love for nature and environmental awareness. If you’re unsure where to begin, I’ve put together some of my favorite children’s books about eco-consciousness, nature, and climate change ..read more
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1w ago
We’ve always been fans of custom family portrait art, as a creative personalized gift that celebrates all the people you love. We’re huge fans of photo gifts of all kinds including , of course, photo books. But if you want to get a little more creative, these modern custom portraits are illustrated, painted, sewn, sketched ..read more
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While looking at all the amazing new toys and gifts out this year to include in our new and improved Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide (it’s on its way!), I came across this just wonderful Shapes of Emotions social-emotional learning toy. It seems like a clock at first but when you look closer, you see it’s ..read more
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1w ago
It’s officially Earth Month, which means it’s a great time to pick up some new books about climate and having conversations about preserving our planet for the next generation — whether you’re a hardcore environmentalist or just a compassionate parent and citizen. Young people in my generation are increasingly experiencing intense climate anxiety amidst scary ..read more