by Mir | Beauty + Cosmetics
Generally I have an entertaining personal discussion with myself every summer. On the one hand, I don’t feel good about putting DEET on my kids. On the other hand, most DEET-free insect repellents don’t seem to work all that well, and I’d rather my...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
The first time I heard Recess Monkey a few weeks back, I instantly fell in love with their unique sound and smart lyrics. This Seattle based three-man band combines kooky with clever in their new album, Field Trip, to create songs that you and your kids will be...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
My wine snob sigOth has gently pointed out to me that it’s tacky to give wine in those mylar wine sleeves they have at the liquor store. Who knew? But when I showed him the absolutely wonderful PopTags wine tags, he smiled and said, “Now that’s...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Check in with us every Friday for the best deals and discounts of the week!Get discounts up to 70% off (!!) beautiful crib bedding, blankets and more at Serena & Lily. The long-sleeved superhero outfits at Little Capers are 50% off with code LAST50 through 5/17 or...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
When Missy Chase Lapine’s The Sneaky Chef appeared on the scene in ’07, I didn’t think I needed her help since my kids were pretty adventurous eaters. Shoot forward two years though and ho boy, do I need her. With her new book The Sneaky Chef to the...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
When I moved to the Deep South almost 10 years ago, I admit it was a bit of a culture shock. Okay, I lied. It was a whole heckuva shock. Clearly I wasn’t the only person that saw the humor in aspects of the culture, as you can tell from the hilarious Southern...
by Mir | Baby, Cards + Stationery
I am not a baby book person. I mean, I wanted to be a baby book person, but my children’s baby books ultimately overwhelmed me and now sit in a drawer, not even half filled out. I can’t remember to record every little thing! The pressure!Of course, now my...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
Maybe I’m just a German tourist at heart or something, but I do like that look of knee socks on my kids. Okay, so not with khaki shorts and sandals–but it can totally kick a pair of Mary Janes and a short skirt into gear. Pork Chop Kids has taken it a step...