The holidays were a blur for me, and not for the usual reasons. I recently moved into a temporary 7-month rental while we do some much-needed home renovations to our home. And oh boy, after 13 years in one spot, was it a doozy of a move.…
Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women's March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for m…
This year, I'm determined to get some of my home decor annoyances crossed off my to-do list and that includes finding a new comforter. One problem. I've been looking for a comforter that's just the right shade of navy for a while now, an…
If you haven't yet checked out our annual roundup of the the best lists of the best children's books of the year , it's well worth your time. But here's one more book list that really caught my attention: Amazon's list of the states that…
2017 was...quite a year. And if you're anything like me, you find the idea of a fresh calendar for a fresh New Year a great way of wiping the slate clean and getting a fresh start (to use a cliche or two). That's why I poked around to fi…
It's been a tough year for women, but we're convinced that the future is female , and that includes 2018. So in the spirit of sisterhood , supporting the work of more diverse voices, and in general, just discovering something new and won…
I don't know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids' teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can't do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead…
Every December, we love seeking out the funniest Christmas cards and holiday cards out there, and this year is no different. I mean hey, we adore the holidays, but let's be real, they can be a bit...stressful. So thank goodness for cooki…
Leaving cookies for Santa is one of the most magical things about Christmas in my family. Cookies are somehow there on Christmas Eve, and gone on Christmas morning! What is this sorcery?! So when I saw the personalized cookies for Santa …
Inspirational? Check. Sassy? Check. Funny AF? You bet. The 125 Collection candles cover all the bases. I'm so happy to discover these 100% natural, premium scented soy candles that were created by two entrepreneurial women in Harlem, NYC…
To celebrate and support Planned Parenthood's 100th year anniversary, a group of the best in the Comics industry -- we're taking Neil Gaiman , Louise Simonson, Denny O'Neil, Andrew Aydin, Gabby Rivera, and many more! == have come togethe…
Way back before Small Business Saturday, there was Cool Mom Picks. Kristen and I originally started our site as a way to support cool small businesses, mom-run companies and makers (F.K.A. "artisans") that could use a signal boost. So wh…
If you’re looking for the very best Black Friday 2017 shopping deals and discounts around the web, we've got you covered! And by best, we mean...best. Like, no junky stuff, no "buy one, get one for 6% off." Just the best deals for the sh…
While most of us want to know what we can cook, bake, or otherwise whip up when we head out for Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes there's a host or hostess who gives you the old, "just bring yourself!" But since we know you should never sho…
“You have to learn to tell the server what you want,” I insisted. She winced. “Go on…” No dice. For some reason, my outspoken, truth-telling, totally-not-shy ten year old is having issues asking for a waffle at the neighborhood diner. Th…
As a working mom of four kids, with a husband who often works from home too, our home has a tendency to be...out-of-control crazy. I love organization -- the pages of Marie Kondo's book are my happy place -- but over the last year it see…
Last season, my family discovered the Disney Channel show Andi Mack and we were instantly hooked. This series for tweens and young teens pulled us in with its smart writing, well-developed characters, and diverse cast. But after the rece…
As an adoptive mom, I'm committed to fighting against Trump's new tax bill that, among other things, eliminates the essential adoption tax credit for families. Here's why. Adoption is expensive. Like, crazy expensive. While it's 100% wor…
Okay Stranger Things fans (isn't that all of us?), have we got the holiday gift for you! Check out this genius Stranger Things Christmas Lights doormat from Etsy shop Ry Nic Products, which is is basically made for the holiday season. Or…
Over the years, we've figured out plenty of tricks to make the whole laundry process a lot easier. Because oof, who wants to spend more time than we have to doing laundry? It presents a particular challenge for those of us with bigger fa…
If you ask me, anonymous avatars on the internet don't need more license to shame parents and our children. But alas, a recent Lifehacker article by Patrick Allan explicitly asked non-parents to name their grievances against those people…
We're all such fans of the wonderful work of maker, designer and crafter Ursula Rosien of KRAFT&MINT design . So when we connected to discuss creating a series of free printable inspirational posters just for our kids, a whole lot of lig…
Last week's episode of Blackish focused on Columbus Day and why some Americans still celebrate or honor a man who really was no hero. The entire episode was powerful -- and brilliantly funny, as the show always is -- but it was I Am A Sl…
I love receiving personalized gifts , because they show that a friend has put a little more thought into gift-giving than, "Hey, it's on sale!" So when I saw these fun personalized 4 Things tote bags at The Shop Forward, I went ahead and…