Bananagrams go Hebrew. We’re kvelling!

Bananagrams go Hebrew. We’re kvelling!

While bananas are not normally something you find associated with Hanukkah, this year we have good reason for you to reconsider- Bananagrams have gone Hebrew. This awesome modern word game already exists in English and in Spanish so we’re excited to see Hebrew...
Three words: portable ping pong

Three words: portable ping pong

I have this one person on my list that I can’t stand holiday shopping for. Why? Because she already has everything. Really. If it’s something she likes, she buys it before anyone else has the chance. It’s the worst. But, for the first time ever,...
The Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide is here!

The Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide is here!

We’re kicking November to the curb and happily welcoming December with our highly anticipated, super spectacular 2011 Holiday Gift Guide! Whoo! For the 6th straight year, we’ve scoured the web for the best gifts ever–150 this year at every price...
Hey, that’s got my name on it!

Hey, that’s got my name on it!

Looking for a gift this holiday season that won’t take up any more space in the playroom? How about some practical and functional items for your little ones to call all their own?   Artist Mayi Carles has a full line of pieces that you can order...
Keep your elves busy with these Color-in Gift Tags

Keep your elves busy with these Color-in Gift Tags

My kids really want to be helper elves when it comes to wrapping the gifts, but after a roll of tape and a yard of paper, I’ve learned to enlist their help in other ways. So instead of handing them the safety scissors and gift wrap, I’m going to hand them...