Free download of Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Unwind: Kids’ music pick of the week

by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids

A long holiday weekend here in the states is the best way to usher in the hazy, lazy days of summer which makes the hip-hop, kid-friendly rap of Cool Mom Picks’ favorite Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Unwind track sound so perfect. And for a limited time, you...

The Jyrobike: Science meets technology meets whoa, my kid is finally riding a bike.

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

Editor’s Note (April 2015): Due to numerous issues with order fulfillment and reports about non-response from this company, we are compelled to rescind our recommendation of this company. We’re deeply disappointed by this because we value the awesome...

Get your grill on with these mouth-watering BBQ and cooking apps

by Jeana | Best Apps

One of the things I love best about summer is that we go into full-on BBQ mode. And while my husband primarily holds the reins on the tongs, I like exploring different recipes and fun summer dishes, which is where these great BBQ apps and cooking apps come in handy....

Day Camp by Justin Roberts: Kids’ music download of the week

by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids

Depending on where you live, school is either winding down or over completely. And with the unofficial start of summer here this weekend, we’ve picked the song Day Camp by Justin Roberts as our music download of the week. It’s sure to get your kids pumped...

Kids’ music download of the week: Party

by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids

Ice cream for dinner. Late nights blowing off bedtime. Skipping baths because, Hey!, we cleaned off in the pool, right? Oh, I do love summer, which can feel like one big party, and if you agree, grab this download and get ready to par-tay, even if you’re...

The cutest online invitations for summer parties

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Picks

We’re all longtime fans of Pingg, the free ecard site with their designs created by independent artists and designers. It’s been a while since we checked in, and now they’ve got so many cool new options especially for any summer parties you’ve...

The best grilling apps, A.K.A. no more “I think you overcooked it, hon.”

by Jeana | Best Apps

One of the many things I love about summer is the enticing and oh-so-summery smell of things cooking on the grill. Mmmm…meat.   My husband is the house-appointed grillmaster, but I’d like to start expanding my grilling horizons beyond hamburgers,...

Educational math and science apps for kids to prevent summer brain drain. Don’t worry, they’re fun!

by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Believe it or not, summer brain drain is a real phenomenon. Bill Nye the Science Guy even said so recently on Kids Place Live (yes, the de facto radio station on in my car) and he mentioned that math and science are the first subjects to go.  While I want my...

Kids’ music download of the week: Can You Canoe?

by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids

Even though my kids still have weeks left of school, Memorial Day weekend feels like the unofficial start of summer to me. For that reason, we’ve had the latest Okee Dokee Brothers’ release, Can You Canoe?, on heavy rotation because its songs about the...

How do you make packing for family vacations easier?

by Jeana | Best Apps

Any other parents in denial that the school year is coming to an end? Summer vacation beckons and lots of trips to the beach, trips to Grandma and Grandpa’s, and trips in general are on the horizon. Yay! That said, the planning leading up to all that traveling...