Caroline Siegrist

1 month ago | coolmomeats.com | Caroline Siegrist

With spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I’ve been doing my best to kick-start kitchen spring cleaning before summer arrives. But one thing I’ve learned after all these years is it’s so easy to miss certain tasks that aren’t necessarily hard — but they don’t jump right out as I wipe down the counters for the 20th time this week.

1 month ago | coolmompicks.com | Caroline Siegrist

One parenting conundrum that seems timeless: the search for creative ways to display kids’ artwork. From the preschool doodles and finger paint portraits to the kindergarten collages, to the papier maché sculptures that would look just perfect…where, exactly? I get it! While our own school year has barely begun, I’m already feeling overwhelmed by all my son’s artwork that’s coming home So I’ve been researching all the various ways to display kids’ artwork so that it looks clean and cohesive.

2 months ago | coolmompicks.com | Caroline Siegrist |Valentine's Day

This year we’re making sure that friend love doesn’t get neglected on Valentine’s Day, and so I’ve rounded up 8 awesome crafts that celebrate  your kids’ BFFs in the most adorable ways. Because while I can barely tell you the names of my middle school boyfriends (and there weren’t even that many, trust me), some of my friendships from that era are still going strong. And hey, with crafts as sweet as these, maybe your kids will create some keepsakes that last a few decades, too.

Nov 12, 2024 | coolmomtech.com | Caroline Siegrist |Best Apps

These days, anxiety feels like a constant a companion at my house and I’ve made good use of these meditation apps for years now. I’m happy to say that when I use them, they really dp make a difference. After all, we’re learning more and more that self-care isn’t about bath salts. It’s about giving yourself real downtime, when and where you need it, so you can reflect, reset, and get back out there again. As parents do.

May 2, 2024 | coolmompicks.com | Caroline Siegrist

That first Mother’s Day is so special, and if you’re looking for a wonderful Mother’s Day gift for a new mom, these ideas should make her day. From thoughtful jewelry to commemorate the year, to a first family portrait, to luxiurious pampering just for her, we hope these gifts serve as a sweet reminder that all those dirty diapers and around-the-clock feedings are worth it.