by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
In a house full of girls, my son is used to playing with pink ponies and pretty castles. Really, I’m all for it. But it is nice to find pretend play toys that are a little more gender neutral too. The eco-friendly castle tower from Imagination Box Co is a little...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
Even though it’s still in the 80s here in the deep south, I’ve heard rumors that the weather is already starting to change in other parts of the country. Lucky you! But whether you’re still in shorts like me or you’re pulling out your fall...
by Cool Mom Team | Random Coolness
I’m officially giving up on cheap kids’ umbrellas. We’ve gone through far too many in far too short a time, so I’m kind of done with that. At 3 and 5, my girls really are old enough to remember to bring their umbrellas home–and if that...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
I know, I know – we keep featuring reusable snack bags! What can I say, there are so many to choose from these days. Our job is just to pare down the cool ones for you, and we’ve got a couple more options for you, whatever your own personal lunch packing...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
When I saw these LEGO Man crayons. I fell in love. I’m not sure what to do with them exactly, but that’s never stopped me from loving an item (or some men) before. I’m thinking party favors, a new big brother/sister gift for a toddler, stocking...
by Cool Mom Team | Living
We all should know by now that birds are the new black. Or maybe the old black? It’s hard to say. But I’d imagine that looking back on this decade, we’ll equate bird motifs with the french poodles from the 50’s and happy faces from the...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
When you search for nursery decor online, you tend to get a lot of the same old same old. But when you search for decor and leave the kids out of it, sometimes you end up with something unique and beautiful and unexpected. I think these peace love bird wall decals...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
My birthday is coming up tomorrow (happy birthday me!) which means I have cards on the brain. If not in the mailbox. As much as I love ecards and send them with abandon, there’s still something nice about getting something in the mail that’s not a bill, a...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
Of the kids’ clothing lines that I anxiously await the new season’s collections, Ses Petites Mains is definitely high on the list. And let’s just say that designer Beth Miles’ combination of ruffles and plaid, with some adorable denim on the...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
I have quite a few friends who are mothers of twins, so I’ve always got my eye out for cute twin tees that aren’t the same old same old. And yes, they do exist. [don’t miss a nice offer after the jump!] Case in point: The wonderful Twin Baby onesies...