Like It’s a Small World Only Without The Six Hour Lines

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Okay I’m about to lose all my indie cred here but as a little girl I loooooved that It’s a Small World ride at Disney. The idea of all these little girls in very cute outfits from all different countries was magical. (After all, isn’t that what makes...

Illustrating Childhood

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

I wish I could afford original Maurice Sendak or A.A. Milne prints for my kids’ rooms, but with #3 on the way, that’s not going to happen any time soon. So instead I’m turning to artist Sarah Jane of Sarah Jane Studios for more affordable but still...

Hooray for Hoodie Season!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Did I mention I’m a freak for Fall? The cool crisp air means no fights with the winter coat just yet, but it’s definitely time to pull out those cute sweaters or hoodies and start getting your layering chops back. But not just any hoodie, mind you–I...

Long Johns (Or Jaydens)

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

If I had the ability, I’d probably be embroidering everything from my kids’ tees to their underwear. I love the look of hand-embroidery–but I don’t have those crafty genes. So parents like me turn to the skills of Tracey Hageman of Tiny...

Procrasti-moms: The Halloween Costume of Your Dreams

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

I cannot be the only loser mom out there with the very best intentions as far as Halloween costumes go–only to end up sobbing in the empty costume aisle on October 30th, trying to decide if I go for the one cheesy cheerleader costume that’s left, or just...

Don’t Drop The Soaptopia

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

When you’re a parent, one of the first things to go–besides your figure–is personal grooming. My feeling is that you’ve got so little time in that shower, you’d better be using products that make it enjoyable as possible. As in: Not...

A rare high-end pick from Cool Mom Picks: The Mutsy stroller

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I fully admit to gawking in disbelief at my friend who had bought a $700 stroller. I mean, unless the stroller self-propels itself down the street AND gives you a foot massage when you arrive at your destination, I just didn’t see the need for it.But then I...

Baby Got Bag

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

So you work in interior design, you’ve got all these gorgeous fabric scraps lying around – what do you do with them? Well me, I’d be like, "Hey, someone get over here and clean up all these fabric scraps!" But if you’re Daina Levine,...

We Love Us Some Ben Sherman

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

I’ve always adored Ben Sherman, the label that became synonymous with UK mods and rockers since the late 60s. Show me a guy in Ben Sherman on match.com and I’ll show you a guy I would have clicked on in my single days.Now? They have a kids line. Wow, is...

It’s Just a Fantasy (Whoa Oh Oh Oh)

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Halloween is going to be here before you know it wouldn’t you know, I still don’t have costumes figured out yet. If you’re looking for a little PVC-free inspiration, one of our favorite shops, Quiet Hours Toys, has a dandy little dress-up...