How to talk to your daughter about [her period]

by Mir | Helpful Services

My daughter chuckled nervously as the DVD from the My First Period Kit began with the image of Dr. Chrystal de Freitas facing a group of tweens and their moms. But within minutes we were both riveted. Where else were we going to see a tampon inserted into a balloon?...

Baby gifts to support the boobies

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, and with it, an influx of pitches, press releases and pleas to feature any number of pink ribbon-adorned cr…um, stuff. We’re all for supporting one of the most fantastic causes out there, but if you’re not...

Your Kid’s Name Up in Lights (Sort of).

by Rita | Art + Decor

In further developments regarding the quest to free my daughter’s room from licensed characters, I’ve discovered custom name wall art from City Art Photography. Each letter is a unique original photograph taken of individual letters for a...

I think I’ll go for a walk outside now

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

Snap the ingenious Strolling Tote by Built NY to your stroller handle and you’ll no longer need to haul a 20-pound diaper bag for a 30-minute walk. We spotted this tote and immediately recognized it as the perfect size for a diaper and wipes, a cell phone and...

Martha Stewart’s Halloween favor bags. Because sometimes you just can’t out-Martha Martha.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We make plenty of jokes around here about the “Martha Moms,” mainly because in our heart of hearts, we wish we could count ourselves among those crafty mamas who hand appliqué their children’s sippy cups and  make their own compact fluorescent...

Monsters Giving Back

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

You rarely need a reason to buy jewelry, but the best one is when it’s supporting a fantastic cause. That’s the case with the  limited edition Metal for Monsters pieces from our friends at Blend Creations.They’ve collaborated with 9 different...

Step into my Laborastory! (Cue evil laugh)

by Mir | Uncategorized

My kids are always playing “laboratory,” where they collaborate on a grand experiment–real or imagined–resulting in one or both of them shrieking, “It’s aliiiiiiiive!” Never let it be said that we lack imagination around...