If you plan on taking advantage of the big Columbus Day sales today, our advice remains the same as it does on Black Friday or Cyber Monday or any other sale day -- stay home! Or...go out, shop from your phone while you avoid the crowds …
Well isn't it nice when a Facebook ad informs us that TOMS just extended their surprise sale! They're offering up to 50% off lots of styles , or BOGO as we frequent shoppers like to say. That you means you get double the cute shoes and d…
With tomorrow, September 22 being the 25th anniversary National Public Lands Day , that means it's one of 4 days of the year that you can get free admission to more than 400 National Parks that ordinarily charge admission. And it's not j…
Kids recently outgrow an infant seat ? Ready for a booster? Just need a new car seat that doesn't smell like...well, old car seat? (And lordy, I feel your pain.) You'll be happy to know that Target's popular car seat trade-in program is …
As long as there are big Labor Day sales, we say take advantage! Online. Because personally, we're fans of spending the weekend with our families and enjoying the last (sniff) unofficial weekend of summer. So if you've got a little lapto…
I've worn glasses my whole entire life, and up until now, have been the only one in my family who needed them. Then, in the middle of the school year, we learned my youngest daughter needed glasses -- reading glasses, specifically. It's …
Whether your kids still have a month left before school starts or head go back to school in a hot second , buying those back-to-school supplies now is a pretty great idea when you see the big discounts on school supplies that we've track…
Our back to school 2018 shopping guide continues, with our picks for super cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids. Whether they want to make a style statement or stand out with a backpack that's minimally chic, we've got an incr…
First it was the stylish fall shoes on sale at Nordstrom that we shared (and you bought! Because, SHOES! ON SALE!), and then we hit up the collection of summer handbags on sale . Now we're turning attention to the amazing collection of f…
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) ...what your kids like that they used to not like but now…
So today is clearly "test the limits of my credit card" day -- first the start of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale , and then a notification in my inbox that today is a one-day-only 50% off Vince Camuto handbag sale . And friends? It is GO…
The much-anticipated Nordstrom anniversary sale opened up to the public today (whoo!) and it's safe to say the next two weeks will be deal-filled doozies . What we especially love about Nordstrom's annual sale is that the items aren't ju…
It's here! It's Amazon Prime Day , a shopping extravaganza for Prime members that starts today, July 16 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST and runs a full 36 hours this year. And, lest you think it's all just a lot of hoopla over crap you don't w…
This is a sponsored message from ClassBundl If you've ever spent too much time, energy and money trying to gather up every item on that detailed list of your kids' annual school supplies, meet ClassBundl . This service offers completely …
My grandmother always told me, Get a cheap dress but splurge on your bag and shoes.That's what people notice. Good advice, Mimi. But I've been scanning the sales lately, and you might not even need to splurge on that nice designer handba…
Along with cool sunnies, a good beach read and sunscreen with a high SPF, the perfect summer tote is an important summer essential. It needs to be big enough to hold everything you (and your kids) will need for a day out, be durable enou…
You have a lot going on this Memorial Day, but let's just go ahead and add something else to your to-do list: Shop the Memorial Day sales . Because, friend, there are a lot of deals you don't want to miss . From kids' clothes and accesso…
If your toddler's car seat is anything like mine, it's full of crushed Cheerios and covered in juice box stains. And my dust buster can only do so much to remedy the situation. So I'll be taking advantage of Target's car seat trade-in pr…
Just a friendly public service announcement here that OMG, you guys (that's like my favorite expression, don't judge) right now is the time to load up on kids' snow gear on sale for next year. I was actually shopping around for some good…
Who here has wanted to consign or resale clothes but just didn't know which service was the best, who would make it easiest, or even where to start? The Real Real? Vestiaire? Poshmark? Tradesy? threadUp? I don't know either! But it's tim…
When I discovered the Chalk of the Town t-shirts at Toy Fair 2018, I was so excited! The basics: chalkboard shapes like talk bubbles or hearts on a tee, that kids can write on with chalk markers, wash...then start all over again. Right a…
At long last, the much coveted and beloved Hunter Boots have come to Target and I am here for it! I am not only here, I am stomping my feet in stylish puddle-jumping preparation . This post has been updated to reflect the new collection …
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…