by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks
Waking up on Christmas Eve with the stress of needing a couple more gifts for those “hard to buy” people is no fun at all. So, let me play Helpful Elf by telling you about a great last-minute, charitable gift that will fill your recipients with the warm...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
I love how technology has made it easier than ever to support worthy causes that need our help, and as a military spouse, our country’s troops and their families are certainly at the top of my list, especially today on Veterans Day. Here are 3 easy ways you can...
by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love
If you’re moving, the thought of sending beautiful little change of address stationery is kind of lovely. But let’s be frank, in this day and age, that means you’re asking your friends and family to open the card, bring it to the computer, and enter...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
As a military wife, I’ve experienced the benefits of military charities firsthand. And thanks to technology, all it takes is a simple click to get involved. So in honor of Memorial Day, here are 3 worthy military-related charities that help our troops every day...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
While today is the day we think about all we have to be grateful are, so many of our thoughts turn towards those who have less than us. As you start thinking about all those new gifts and gadgets under the tree (or Menorah) this year, we wanted to offer up a nice way...
by Molly | Websites We Love
It never failed when I was an elementary school teacher, that I dropped my whole first paycheck on classroom supplies. Not only was the classroom budget never quite enough, but it was often necessary to lean on the wallets of parents to pick up the slack as...
by Cool Mom Team | Causes and Giving Back
Surely like so many of you, we’ve been captivated and horrified by the horrific natural tragedies in Japan over the past two days. If you want to help, we love that the Red Cross has set up a simple way to donate through your cell phone. Just text REDCROSS to...
by Julie | Websites We Love
If you haven’t already heard about the cool new project started by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, we’re super excited to be the ones who get to tell you about it. It’s called craigconnects, and it’s all about connecting fantastic non-profits...