by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
We found (and squealed about) the delicious, inventive cards and invitations from Bird and Banner years ago, but it’s been a while since I stopped by to see what’s new. Let’s just say the selection hasn’t quite made me want to have another baby...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
We’ve long been fans of the beautiful handmade wooden baby toys from family-run Little Sapling Toys, and now there’s one more item that can make you the most awesome gift-giver ever. These personalized wooden alphabet blocks are lovingly handcrafted out of...
by Stephanie Slate | Random Coolness
Summer is finally here and at our house that means lots and lots of family field trips. To the farm, the zoo, the local wading pools and more. If it’s kid-friendly, we’ll be there. But this year I’ve got a whole extra kid to keep an eye on (sure, he...
by Barbara | Books for Kids
I’ve never been a big fan of personalized books. Books on their own can be so magical – why would I need my child worked into the plot somehow? There are a few personalized books for kids that we’ve reviewed that do the job beautifully, but in most...
by Christina Refford | DIY
Ask my kids what songs make them think of their dad, and they’ll rattle off a bunch of Rock Band tunes–which gives you a hint as to one of their favorite pastimes. Chances are your kids too can name some songs that make them think “dad”, and...
by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts
If there’s one thing that men love more on Father’s Day than love from their own kids, it’s love from their grandchildren. So when June 20 rolls around, make sure not to forget those beloved grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops in our lives...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail, which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email – which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they’re kind enough to send...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
I’m fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I’d slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don’t necessarily have to...
by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts
The great thing about planning your Father’s Day gifts ahead, is that you have a lot more options. Like some really incredible custom gifts. In our world, customization doesn’t mean a mug with DAD on it. If you want something really cool, just the way you...
by Christina Refford | Random Coolness
The first time I packed my kids up for a week of summer camp, I couldn’t get believe all the stuff they needed, even for day camp. And everything, everything, needed a name attached to it, something I unfortunately left to the last minute the first year. ...
