summer activities
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Book it now: a picture-perfect family vacation to Italy
Read Essay →: Book it now: a picture-perfect family vacation to ItalyPlanning a family trip to Italy sounds just about perfect—until you realize how tough it is to find a destination…
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5 ways summer camp can help your kids grow emotionally: From a mom who’s seen it first-hand.
Read Essay →: 5 ways summer camp can help your kids grow emotionally: From a mom who’s seen it first-hand.I am what you’d call a camp evangelist, especially after seeing all the ways summer camp has helped my kids…
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Natural bug bite patches that actually work | One Cool Thing
Read Essay →: Natural bug bite patches that actually work | One Cool ThingWhen looking to send the last of the summer camp care package gifts to my kids this season, I stumbled…
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This giant Connect Four game that’s taken over suburban lawns this summer is on sale
Read Essay →: This giant Connect Four game that’s taken over suburban lawns this summer is on saleIf you’re looking for a fun new outdoor toy for summer, we have plenty of backyard swings and water toys…
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Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.
Read Essay →: Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale,…
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My go-to shops for the best camp basics for kids. (Hurry: Big sales now!)
Read Essay →: My go-to shops for the best camp basics for kids. (Hurry: Big sales now!)It’s that time of year: Camp clothes shopping! Or more accurately, the time of year I look at the kids’…
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We found 10 stylish, athletic two-piece swimsuits for teens who aren’t feeling the teeny bikinis
Read Essay →: We found 10 stylish, athletic two-piece swimsuits for teens who aren’t feeling the teeny bikinisWhile some of our daughters are rocking the teeny bikini that are back this summer, others are more interested in…
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Summer sales! The best of the June deals right now
Read Essay →: Summer sales! The best of the June deals right nowHooray, it’s Monday! Which also means… v Visit the Cool Mom Picks Deals Page for our favorite deals we’ve tracked…
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30 fantastic Amazon deals to get you summer ready! Beauty, kids, beach, travel and more
Read Essay →: 30 fantastic Amazon deals to get you summer ready! Beauty, kids, beach, travel and moreFrom summer beauty and style, to outdoor entertaining, family travel, beach time, kids’ toys and more — we’ve got you…
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6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playground
Read Essay →: 6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playgroundYou’ve got to admit, it helps motivate the kids to get outside and active when you have cool backyard swings…