by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
New Yorkers definitely think we have it made with kids boutiques, but I must say my sisters, these days I think the DC area is giving us a run for our money. The latest entrant: The Pajama Squid in Takoma Park, which just opened a very spiffy online shop for the rest...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
People are always asking me whether I dress my girls in the clothes we feature here. Well, some of it, sure. But hey, I’m not made of money. I splurge on a few key items and mix it up with the sales rack jeans and the 2 for $10 cotton tees. One of my recent...
by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good
Not everyone wants another piece of jewelry for Mother’s Day. So if you’ve got a mama on your list who prefers to give than to receive, I recommend checking out Global Giving and their Mother’s Day menu of fantastic, women and family-oriented...
by Cool Mom Team | Books for Adults
It seemed like the great anticipation of meeting your baby was quickly dashed by the fact that he really doesn’t do anything but sleep, eat, and poop. Or, if you’re my babies, just eat and poop — apparently sleep was optional. While I was sobbing...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
My daughter takes after me in many ways – her messy hair, her penchant for arguing, and her love for getting out the stationery and writing a thank you note for a gift. I’m succeeding as a mother on one point at least. The oversized story/art notepads from...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
Having been on the search for unique twin gifts, I admit to succumbing to the totally uncreative "two of the same thing." So before you moms of twins boo me off your screen, wait until you see my sweet redemption: the Copy and Paste twin set from...
by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness
Whoever invented magic markers was not a parent. While it’s bad enough that crayons end up in teeny little shards all over our floor, at least there are no caps to lose – and then find again. In the baby’s mouth. As I race towards her yelling,...
