Two new mascaras to get excited about. (Yes, we get excited about mascara.)

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

If there’s one thing I can’t leave the house without, it’s mascara. When you’re a busy mom, it’s a quick way to feel “done” without having to spend an hour in front of a mirror in the morning. And I recently discovered two new...

Umba Box: the monthly gift you give to yourself

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

If you’re the Mom, that means you probably buy the birthday presents, the holiday presents, the housewarming presents, the Your First Recital presents, the Sorry Your Husband Got Fired presents. And the only time you ever get a surprise involves the question,...

The really cool allergy action kit we hope you won’t have to use

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Since my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy two years ago, we’ve made several permanent adjustments to our family’s lifestyle. No more trips to the Chinese buffet down the street, or the ice cream parlour. No more visits to...

Giving the kids a good night sleep, without the help of Mr. Benadryl

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Taking my kids on their first overnight plane right recently, I admit I was a little nervous about how to get them to sleep. I’m not one to shy away from the Benadryl (8 hour flight? Bring it on.) but hey, I know some moms prefer more natural options. As do I,...

Sunshine on my shoulders

by Roxanna | Fashion

I know it’s hard to get excited about tote bags, but trust me, when they come from one of our favorite children’s labels, we do get a little excited knowing now they make something we moms can wear too. The new totes from Winter Water Factory really are...

Once place to find Missoni for less, that isn’t Target

by Melissa | Baby, Fashion

Maternity wear is a tricky thing. Looking like a slob for nine months is not what most of us want. On the other hand, spending a ton of cash on clothes with such a short shelf life can seem like a big old waste. The answer might be in a new online boutique offering...

Indian Prints

by Lexi Petronis | Beauty + Cosmetics, Random Coolness

Indian patterns are totally (and beautifully) on-trend right now– we wrote about Ikats and other beautiful prints a few months ago, and our allegiance has yet to waver.Especially since we saw these lovely designs. Hammocks & High Tea’s new...

The fountain of youth for your hands

by Delilah S. Dawson | Beauty + Cosmetics

They say your hands show your age. In which case I’m in trouble. The last time I tried to pamper my hands was when a relative gave me a Mary Kay Manicure Set as a gift that had been –gulp– used. There were fingernail gouges in the cream and a…...

All hail the ponytail

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

Whether I’m ready or not, it’s officially fall, and the hats and scarves are starting to fill the stores, as I needed another reminder that cold weather is on its way. If you’re starting to track down fall accessories for your daughters,...

How do you fix your favorite jeans? How about a little Denim Therapy

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Fashion

Is there anything sadder than ripping your favorite pair of jeans? Mine were a $5 special off the sale rack, which of course means that they’re irreplaceable. I wore those jeans until they disintegrated at the back pockets and then folded them gently and placed...

If you’re going to wear a ponytail, might as well rock it

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

Prior to chopping all my hair off a few months ago, I was the queen of the ponytail. I used to feel bad about pulling my hair back on a daily basis, mostly because I could never quite master making my ponytails look like anything more than an afterthought rather than...

Muslin swaddlers get as pretty as they are practical

by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Beauty + Cosmetics

If there’s one baby product that’s made a name for itself in the last few years, it’s the cotton muslin swaddling blanket. Yes, we’ve been tracking down the best ones for quite a few years now, but they’ve never been as beautiful and...