Being a single mom on Valentine's Day just means I focus my love on my four kids, but that doesn't mean I'm not just a little bit jealous of all the Valentine's Day flowers being exchanged between couples. That's why I had to chuckle whe…
It's no secret that we're huge fans of Tattly tattoos , but even more now that they've teamed up with charity:water to help raise money for an awesome cause. The Craziest Thing tattoo not only has a message I'd more than happily wear on …
I love every single thing about Tru-Colour bandages , from their story to their packaging--but most of all, how they celebrate and honor diversity. Adoptive dad Toby couldn't find bandages to match the skin tones of three of his five kid…
Can I tell you how big a hit I was as the surprise reader at my son's second grade class the other day, when I read The Book with No Pictures ? It was all, "Again!" and, "More!" If you can get your hands on this book too, you'll understa…
I am never one to pass up a UNIQLO sale , especially since they've become my personal go-to for pants and sweaters. Seriously, I wear them pretty much every single day in some combination. But their kids clothes are fabulous too . If you…
Since moving up north after almost ten years enjoying mild southern winters, I have become addicted to chunky scarves, like these snood scarves from IRISMINT on Etsy which I'm pretty sure I'd wear non-stop until spring. Each piece is mad…
This is a sponsored message on behalf of SHOOT 2015 If you've been wanting to learn how to take better photos of your family--or better photos in general--but aren't quite sure where to start, SHOOT 2015 was made just for you. This affor…
I've been obsessed with bold lip colors ever since I got a pixie cut a couple of months ago, but after reapplying way too often during the day (hello, coffee addiction ) I decided I needed to switch to long-lasting lipsticks. But if you'…
If you've got big kids like mine who love to DIY , then you need to snatch up one of these KidKnits craft kits for kids that help give back to people in need. Founded by 9-year old (yes, 9!) and avid knitter Ellie, KidKnits is a non-prof…
If there was anything ever that made me think to myself boy I wish I had a baby right now it's this hilarious Mr. T holiday onesie by Cool Mom Picks favorite Mi Cielo . This isn't the first time I've been in love with the baby gifts from…
When you think hot holiday dresses, you probably imagine your budget flying out of the window. And if you're like me, you'd rather save the money for holiday gifts and not necessarily drop a couple hundred dollars on a dress you might on…
I have no specific name brand requirements for the bags that I carry. As long as it's stylish, functional and well-made, I'm happy. And even happier if it happens to give back to great causes, which is exactly what happens when you buy a…
The spirit of giving is alive all over social media today thanks to #GivingTuesday , including in our Instagram feed where we found these lovelies at baby Jives co. Today only, you can score these exclusive downloadable prints and suppor…
With three girls in my house, I've got an awful lot of hair to brush and style, and with the holidays almost here , I've been wanting to change up from the usual hairband. It's true you'll find no shortage of YouTube hair tutorials, but …
If your kids are like mine, it's no small feat to actually get one fabulous, shareable photo of them. So when I have a perfect one, I love looking at ways to incorporate it into great custom photo gifts for people on my list I know will …
Like many of you parents, I wanted to purchase the best first scooter for my little kids when they were old enough, but was overwhelmed by all the choices in the stores. But after reading a review of the Micro Kickboard Mini Micro scoote…
It used to be that you couldn't find funny reusable grocery bags . Back when we started seeing them blow up for the first time, if anything at all was printed on them, it was usually some chest-beating statement about how super eco-frien…
It used to be that the idea of designer accessories under $100 was an oxymoron, but these days it's increasingly not the case. Personally, I'm polyamorous--when it comes to my accessories that is--because if it looks fabulous, I don't re…
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is putting together the perfect holiday outfit for my kids--all four of them. In the past, that has led to me purchasing all sorts of shoes and accessories , on top of the fabulous holiday d…
I've got a very particular formula for selecting hot designer bags , which includes style, function, and versatility. Because as much as I love those super tiny crossbody bags with spikes, if I'm dropping a pretty penny on it, I need to …
With a STEM-loving daughter (and STEAM as it's now being called by some, because yay Arts too!), you can bet I'm always on the hunt for cool STEM gifts for girls. And, while we've come a long way in the last few years, I still find that …
If I put it out into the universe that I really like personalized jewelry gifts, do you think people will get the hint? If not for me, then for everyone else--perhaps the special people on your own holiday lists, especially when it's all…
I've tried all sorts of workout routines, everything from running 5k races and a pricey gym membership to fitness classes and Jillian Michaels' DVDs , but lately I've found myself in a rut. Too busy. Too bored. And well, with the holiday…
So maybe you're wondering the best ways to wear plaid because you're seeing it everywhere and you're a little tempted but it is kind of preppy and you're just not sure since the last time it was hot you were in college and..h ey! Get out…
