I can safely say we’re team "light dinners" for summer. This lasting heat wave has me craving salads, fish, and light summer pasta salads that don’t leave me feeling heavy and bleh — and honestly, who wants to be stuck in a blazing hot k…
If you've been following us lately, you know how excited we are about our new Q&A books series. The chance to chat with authors like Sophie Blackall , LeUyen Pham, and the others coming up soon has been thrilling and delightful. And we'r…
Cool Mom Picks readers, we are so excited to launch a new series for you. We are obsessed book lovers over here at the CMP headquarters, and we have a particular soft spot for children's books (even though we're moving our kids into coll…
My husband and I are both educators, and our middle- to college-age kids are all in different schools this year. Throw dual enrollment for the high schooler in the mix, and we're juggling seven school calendars for six people. I'm going …
Back-to-school shopping has a way of turning into a marathon, but finding a backpack your child actually wants to carry shouldn't be the hardest part. That's why we're so excited about the brand-new collaboration between STATE and Magnet…
Packing lunch is one of those back-to-school rituals that happens every single day, so the right lunchbox can make mornings smoother and afternoons a little more enjoyable. Whether you're shopping for an adorable preschooler who needs ea…
We've seen a million posts about dorm room essentials. Hey, we even have our own . That's okay! Those are the things they need . But we also wanted to take a minute to talk about some things they don't need, but will totally love. Becaus…
I've been sent hundreds of samples over the years I've been at Cool Mom Picks—everything from perfume to tablets to vitamins. The one item I still use on a daily basis is my who-knows-how-many-years-old Skylight Calendar . At first, I wo…
My second child is off to college this year, and oh boy, it doesn't get easier. But one thing you can do to prepare is have your dorm room essentials packed and ready to go. That way, when you're moving them in you can focus on them rath…
Summer is the season of pool days, beach vacations, morning walks, and squeezing every last drop out of those long sunny evenings. While you're making sure everyone else has sunscreen, snacks, and enough water, don't forget to give your …
If you're like me, it's time to take a walk through the kitchen and refresh a few of our everyday items that are either full of grime and sticky fingerprints, or just flat on their last legs. With kids home all summer, we're hard on our …
Traveling with kids is equal parts memory-making and logistical gymnastics. Somehow you're packing for tiny humans who require seventeen snacks, three backup outfits, and a very specific stuffed animal they obviously can't live without. …
Father's Day is sneaking up on us, but don't let it get lost in the busyness of end-of-school, graduation, summer camps, and all the other fun stuff you have going on this year. It's your chance to let Dad know how truly special and impo…
Graduation season is here, and finding a gift that feels meaningful, useful, and not completely predictable can be a challenge. Sure, cash is always appreciated, but there’s something special about giving a gift that helps launch the nex…
We love giving sweet, inspirational books for Kindergarten graduation gifts. Especially when they deliver messages about empowerment, adventure, living your values, and pursuing your dreams. So we've highlighted some of our favorites you…
School's out, and it's time for you to put together your summer reading list alongside your kids. This year’s fiction lineup is delivering exactly what we want: sharp women, messy relationships, glamorous (and really un-glamorous) proble…
Sometimes you want to totally spoil mom with a luxury gift, but it's just not in the budget. If anyone will understand, it's mom. But just because your budget it small, it doesn't mean you can't get a gift that means a lot. Here are 15 g…
Mother’s Day deserves more than a last-minute candle and a rushed card. This is your cue to think bigger, better, and a little more indulgent. Whether you’re shopping for yourself (as you should) or sending a not-so-subtle hint to your f…
If you're celebrating a first-time mom (or a new-again mom) this year for Mother's Day, we have rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas for new moms that we know she'll actually use and love. We're thinking about gifts that are comfor…
Easter brunch is our favorite—time with family, good food, and just the right amount of festivity. And yes, Target understood the assignment. Think: polished pastels, pretty bunnies, and tabletop pieces that look far more expensive than …
If your closet is feeling a little “same, but slightly wrinkled,” spring is your cue to shake things up. And yes, Revolve is still that girl when it comes to fashion that feels current, elevated, and just a little bit ahead of the curve.…
Spring party season is back, and if you’ve noticed fewer guests reaching for alcohol, you’re not imagining it. Younger generations are drinking significantly less than older ones did—and honestly, a lot of us are perfectly happy with tha…
The weather is gorgeous outside here, which means my kids are respectively jumping in puddles, cutting the grass, and going for hikes on muddy trails -- all in the shoes they've been wearing all winter. Which means: it's time for some ne…
Valentine's Day is almost here, and while you could spend thousands on flowers, gifts, and trips if you wanted to . . . you don't have to. We've found some fun, sweet, and honestly, really nice gifts at our go-to: Target. So whether you'…
