Origami Mommy

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I’m all for broadening my daughter’s exposure to new cultures (Dora not included), and the art of Origami seemed to be a good way to merge craft time with cultural studies. Unfortunately I was doing all the folding, and the animals ended up...

Pimp My Bugaboo

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

At the risk of being flamed, I hereby announce that I have a Bugaboo. And I freaking love it. Living in NYC there’s no better stroller for tackling cobblestones, bumping down subway steps and generally looking swanky. It gets way more use than our car, natch...

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

I love books for my kids that are interactive. And I don’t mean pressing a button to activate some evil voice chip which shouts commands like FIND THE LETTER T! More like Who’s Hiding, a favorite new staple of our children’s bookshelf.Each page is...

Dressed to the Nines With Nary a Dorky Bow Tie to Be Found

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

I love clothes. Have I mentioned this before? If not, you should know, I’m a lover of the clothes. However, when it comes to clothing my favorite little punk, 99% of the time the clothing is just not fun or comfortable, and most of the options are as dorky as...

You ask, we answer: The CMP FAQ

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

First, we just wanted to thank so many of you for helping us out by answering our Federated Media survey last month. But even more, we wanted to thank you for all the amazing words of support (seriously! We cried!) and excellent comments and suggestions you left in...

Having conquered the clavicle, Blend Creations takes on the earlobe

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

I’ve always believed that a great pair of earrings can make even the most scattered woman look put together, and the new line from one of our favorite designers, Blend Creations, fits the bill. As a former fabulous earring wearer turned boring bracelet...

The Kids Shoe Adoration Continues

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Let’s continue what is fast becoming Kids Shoes Month at CMP. We have been bowled over lately by the number of far too cute footwear options for people far too little to appreciate such deliciousness. Way up on our list: The new sandals from CMP fave Livie and...

Little Fingers For Big Change

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

When my daughter was a wee tot, my mother gave me a bunch of finger puppets. She put them in an old purse of my grandmother’s and told me to take them to restaurants. Finger puppets enabled my husband and I to continue eating with childless adults, and we still...

Future Foodies, Your Wardrobe is Ready

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

We have been blessed with a picky little eater in the family who won’t indulge in standard American kids fare like hot dogs and chicken nuggets. That said, she is partial to a fine grating of Reggiano-Parmigiano over her fusilli and nibbles of mama’s...

Not Your Average Nursery Decor

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

My six-year-old and I are at odds when it comes to decorating her room. She wants to paint it bubblegum pink, while I’m fearful of being reminded of Pepto (shudder). Fortunately, a compromise is on the horizon — in the form of the creative new Blik wall...