As the overwhelmingly huge rescue and recovery efforts are underway in southern Türkiye and northern Syria after the devastating 7.8 earthquake , so many of us want to find ways to help the 15 million people in need of humanitarian assis…
We're always happy to offer up parents ideas for what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy you'll surely end up with. Well, at least after the small gorge-fest that your trick-or-treaters may be entitled to after all their hard w…
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]I know I'm not the only one worrying nonstop about citizens in Ukraine the past few days. Despite claims to the c…
If the picture up top makes you think, Ack! That's every room of my house, then you're going to be so happy to learn about Second Chance Toys , an organization that will help you get those no-longer-wanted toys into the hands of kids who…
We love giving back all year round, but right now, we find ourselves especially drawn to those organizations working so hard to make positive changes for girls and women in 2018. If you're looking at a way to maximize your giving right n…
We all try to give back all year round, but Giving Tuesday (that's today!) marks a special opportunity to make sure we get a little extra generosity in to our favorite charities before the year's end. And the best part is, whatever you d…
On this Giving Tuesday, we're 100% for you donating whatever money, time, and resources you can the causes you care about most. And we know there are a lot of them. While you're at it, consider another group that could benefit from your …
We are always encouraged that when tragedy strikes, like Hurricane Harvey in the Houston-Galveston area right now, so many people come together to ask, how can I help? Since making landfall on Friday, Hurricane Harvey has already dropped…
It should be obvious by now that here at Cool Mom Picks, we love presents. (We have 350 of them in this year's holiday gift guide , which we think you should check out, if you haven't already.) But even more, we love when our gifts give …
Like many of the world's greatest ideas, She's the First began with a cupcake bake sale (okay, maybe not many great ideas begin with a bake sale, but I say it's never a bad place to start) and from there it's grown to become an organizat…
You may remember Cuddle and Kind's beautiful hand-knit dolls , which we featured last fall. We gushed over how cute the line is, and even more impressive, their amazing mission to feed hungry kids with ten meals donated to major hunger-f…
We've always been big fans of trick-or-treat for UNICEF, but this year, they've got limited-edition Peanuts boxes to make collecting donations extra special. This weekend, kids can collect candy and collect donations for UNICEF while the…
This year, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week, and based on the screams emanating from the pediatrician's office on my last visit, I'm guessing this isn't one my kids are thrilled about. But as they get older, they'll know why they s…
As the massive rescue and recovery efforts are underway to assist those affected by the devastating Nepal Earthquake, we are all feeling like we want to help in some way, even though we feel so far away. Fortunately, there are lots of wa…
Before you close the books on 2014, there is still time to make a big difference in the lives of other people. Supporting an organization that gives people in need a chance to earn a living for themselves and their families is a great wa…
We love how #GivingTuesday has become such a widespread tradition across the US in just two years, and we've been thrilled to share some of our favorite ways to give back --on this day and any day. We love promoting our favorite charitie…
Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don't forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff's favorite chari…
Especially with so many services that help facilitate toy donations, there is nothing more sad to me than seeing a perfectly good plastic toy sitting by the curb on garbage day. And yet, if you're like me, you're not quite sure who to ca…
With the recent devastation in the Philippines and today being Veteran's Day, we couldn't think of a better way to honor those who have so bravely served our country and send help to those who need to most than sharing our friends from T…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially ending tomorrow, and this year at Cool Mom Picks we decided to stay away from the "pinkwashing" products, the Facebook memes that don't really help anyone, and the plethora of pink ribbon produ…
We always love websites with gifts that give back, and now there's another one that's not just all about do-gooding, but selling truly fabulous products. Let's just say you're not going to have to click all that much to find something yo…
Our family moved to Colorado in 2005, and as cheesy as it may sound, I fell in love with the natural beauty of this state . We've camped in Glenwood Springs, hiked in Rocky Mountain National Park, and zip-lined at YMCA of the Rockies. I …
Our hearts are so heavy with the news of the devastation caused by yesterday's tornadoes in Oklahoma. Along with keeping those affected in our thoughts, we have pulled together a list of resources that will bring much-needed help, both n…
As the happy owner to a sweet black lab who was once abandoned on the streets--and as a former animal rescue volunteer--I have a soft spot for any initiative that helps unwanted animals live a happier and healthier life. This weekend, yo…