Cool Mom Picks

Summer has a funny way of making tweens simultaneously bored and too busy. If you’re looking for an activity that gets them off their screens, teaches a real-life skill, and just happens to end with warm cookies, King Arthur Baking is hard to beat. Known for its high-quality flours, baking mixes, and wonderfully approachable recipes, […]

If you’ve ever paid hundreds of dollars for a pair of prescription glasses only to sit on them two weeks later, welcome to the club. That’s exactly why we were so intrigued by Zenni Optical. You can get stylish frames with prescription lenses for under $40. We even found adult frames WITH the prescription lenses, […]

There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to get my life together. Whether that actually happens is another story, but Paper Source certainly makes the attempt look beautiful. If you’re someone who still loves the feeling of putting pen to paper (or at least wants to pretend you’re that person), Paper Source is […]

Back-to-school shopping has a reputation for being chaotic, but Target somehow makes it one of our kids’ favorite core childhood memories. All that possibility packed into notebooks and pencils—it’s the best feeling. But let’s talk details: Target’s back-to-school section strikes a nice balance between practical and fun. The notebooks, folders, and planne...

Shopping secondhand used to feel like a scavenger hunt that required unlimited patience. ThredUp changes that completely. Think of it as the stylish friend’s closet you actually want to borrow from—organized, searchable, and full of pieces that make your wardrobe feel a lot more interesting without paying full retail. What surprised us most is how […]