by Georgette Gilmore | DIY
We recently discovered the coolest gift idea when our friend Tina Roth Eisenberg at Swiss Miss shared a Favorite Things Gift Box she received from her friend Jessica Kausen. Jessica filled a box with a few of her own favorite things (no offense, Oprah) along with a...
by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids
Each year, Black History Month is a wonderful time for Americans to celebrate the historical achievements and contributions of Black people in this country. But I dream of a time that these achievements will be given equal representation in our history books and...
by Georgette Gilmore | Entertainment + Media
Knowing that the Golden Globes would be more about female empowerment than fashion this year, with more red carpet questions and speeches about #MeToo movement and activism and gender parity and social justice, I decided to let my kids stay up and watch the awards...
by Georgette Gilmore | Fashion
We featured the Speakeasy Works Equality wristlet as one of our favorite feminist gift ideas all created by women in our recent Holiday Gift Guide. And even though the holidays have passed, we all love it so much we think it makes an amazing gift for yourself to get...
by Georgette Gilmore | Kid Style, Doing Good
We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14. What’s especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new item of clothing will be...
by Georgette Gilmore | Living
Inspirational? Check. Sassy? Check. Funny AF? You bet. The 125 Collection candles cover all the bases. I’m so happy to discover these 100% natural, premium scented soy candles that were created by two entrepreneurial women in Harlem, NYC. (On 125th Street, get...
by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Adults
To celebrate and support Planned Parenthood’s 100th year anniversary, a group of the best in the Comics industry — we’re taking Neil Gaiman, Louise Simonson, Denny O’Neil, Andrew Aydin, Gabby Rivera, and many more! == have come together to...
by Georgette Gilmore | Kitchen + Dining
While most of us want to know what we can cook, bake, or otherwise whip up when we head out for Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes there’s a host or hostess who gives you the old, “just bring yourself!” But since we know you should never show up at a...
by Georgette Gilmore | Uncategorized
Every year, Cool Mom Picks searches high and low for all kinds of the coolest Advent calendars for our homes so that our families — and yours! — can make that countdown to Christmas more fun. And this year, we’re back. Right in time! If you like to have a little...
by Georgette Gilmore | Uncategorized
Last season, my family discovered the Disney Channel show Andi Mack and we were instantly hooked. This series for tweens and young teens pulled us in with its smart writing, well-developed characters, and diverse cast. But after the recent Season 2 premiere, I love...
