Back-to-school season doesn't have to be all backpacks, supply lists, and new sneakers. Sometimes the best way to mark a new school year is with something that feels a little more fun—and a lot less practical. Enter Build-A-Bear , where …
Back-to-school shopping has a funny way of turning into a negotiation. Parents want shoes that are comfortable and durable. Kids want the pair everyone will notice in the hallway. Luckily, Shiekh makes it a little easier to keep everyone…
If hearing the words K-Swiss instantly transports you back to mall food courts, CD players, and the absolute thrill of picking out your first "cool" sneakers, you're not alone. One of the best parts of back-to-school shopping is seeing a…
Back-to-school shopping isn't just about notebooks and sneakers anymore. For today's teens, the right tech can make studying easier, staying organized less stressful, and after-school activities a whole lot more enjoyable. The trick is c…
Back-to-school season has officially arrived, and if the thought of shopping for school supplies, clothes, shoes, lunch gear, and classroom extras at five different stores makes you want another cup of coffee, there's good news: Walmart …
Back-to-school shopping has a way of sneaking up on even the most organized moms. One minute you're enjoying summer, and the next you're searching for clothes that can survive playground adventures, classroom crafts, and countless trips …
Hey moms, if your phones hanging on by a charging cord and a prayer, listen up—Boost Mobile is offering up to $850 off the new iPhone 17 Pro! Yup, the sleek, superpowered phone you’ve been eyeing just got way more affordable. Here’s how …
Alright, parents—grab your coffee, because we need to talk about something: Gymboree’s Fall Sale . Yes, the one where your kids’ closets go from “meh” to magic in five seconds flat, with enough money left over to hire that photographer f…
Back-to-school survival for parents is real. Backpacks are packed. Buses are running. And parents everywhere are running on fumes. Whether your kids started two weeks ago or you're still adjusting to the new routine, this is the part whe…
Back-to-school season always sneaks up fast. New shoes, new schedules, and, if your kid is suddenly walking home alone or staying late for practice, a big new question: What’s the best first phone plan for kids? More parents are taking t…
One parenting conundrum that seems timeless: the search for creative ways to display kids' artwork. From the preschool doodles and finger paint portraits to the kindergarten collages, to the papier maché sculptures that would look just p…
While Labor Day of course means a lot more than a three-day weekend, we're certainly not saying no to the big Labor Day sales that are going on right now! To help you out, we've put together 35 of our very favorite Labor Day weekend sale…
Each year, in our annual back to school shopping guide , we always love tracking down those cool lunch box accessories, water bottles, bentos , and other fun goodies that help make opening that same lunch box every day a little more spec…
Finding all of these free sight word printables for kindergarten instantly brings me back to those sweet early days of school , sniff.I have teens now, but I remember how scary it could be to send your kid off to kindergarten, hoping tha…
When we see the iPad go on sale, we jump! Especially during back-to-school shopping season . Right now, we found a huge Amazon deal on the Apple's Wi-Fi enabled 256GB 10.2" Retina display iPad (9th gen) on sale for a whopping 27% off, PL…
Right now, Footlocker is having a terrific sale on Converse shoes with amazing deals for the whole family. Styles for women like the All-Star Lift, the Chuck 70, the Converse All-Star Platforms, and edgier styles like the Run Star Legacy…
It's not often that we see such a steep discount on the classic Fjallraven Kanken Backpack but wow -- we spotted the classic 14" Kanken on sale at Zappos in black for 25% off, plus other styles up to 33% off if you hurry. Some purchases …
When we put together our picks for the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten each year, we think about how exciting it is for little ones to pick what may be their very first school gear ever. They geek out over all their scho…
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you've tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could tell me what you think really are the best lunch boxes . I want something I don't have to get rid of at the end of every year! And it shoul…
Preschoolers or kindergarten students often feel nervous about their first days and weeks of school. Or their first month of school. Even older kids may feel anxious about a new teacher, new friends, or just getting back into a more rigo…
The first trick in finding a cool lunch bag for teens that they'll actually use is to make sure they have a say . So sit down with them and peruse our picks, created with the help of our own teens. As our own kids have gotten older, we k…
Neon sneakers are huge this year , and wow are there a lot of great ones! If you're looking for cool neon sneakers for back to school, and you've followed the excitement of the Team USA world-record-setting wins at the Paris Olympics , y…
We're continuing our list of dorm room essentials that you might not have considered with 7 more on our list. (Plus a few bonuses.) If you're sending a student off to college for the first time -- or maybe you're a rising freshman yourse…
I've become a bit of a pro at picking out dorm room essentials, which means separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves from the not-going-to-haves. Especially if I'm paying for it. Having sent all of my three kids away to college, …