by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
Jade’s Toy Box no longer exists I’m starting to think that group gifts are the way to go. Chip in with a bunch of other folks, and get someone one seriously awesome something-or-other that they’ll really appreciate. And I think that’s what...
by Christina Refford | Family Travel
I think all mamas-to-be should try to treat themselves to a day or more of ahhhhhh before their lives change forever. Its one of those things people suggest you do — and for good reason. So if you’re up for a babymoon or a final weekend with the girls,...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
The latest dispatch in the You Get What You Pay For department: The stunning new Kahu winter baby boots from Nui Organics, the wonderful New Zealand company that creates beautiful items from organic Merino wool using sustainable farming practices. These booties are no...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media
I don’t yee-haw or two-step, although I may start after spinning Hullabaloo’s country-fried, folksy kids’ music CD, High Roller, a few more times. With my vote for coolest CD cover art of the year, High Roller gets toes tapping with plenty of banjo...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
When I first had a baby, I kind of thought that a baby feeding set was one of those silly, outdated keepsake gifts that sits on the shelf. As it turns out, my toddler and my four year-old still fight over the “teeny spoon.”Because you know, all things...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks
My husband and I are pursuing domestic adoption and hope to be matched with a birth mother soon. We know that it is traditional to give the birth mother a gift after the baby is born, but we have no idea what to get for a very brave woman that we will barely know, but...
by Cool Mom Team | Tech CMP-Style
If you are into lists or DIY cards and invitations, or organization in general (or wish you were, ahem ) then you’ll definitely want to check out the smart Parent Toolbox group over at Slideshare. Basically Federated Media authors like Pioneer Woman,...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
When I first saw the new line of tokidoki apparel for babies earlier this year, I gasped — Must. Have. Now. But alas, it wasn’t available in the US “now,” then. Well, now it’s starting to be. These colorful characters are like the best of...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
The weather has taken a turn for the worse in New York this week, dropping suddenly into the 40s for no good reason except, apparently, to torment me. And like that, all thoughts have turned from ice cream to hot chocolate. Obviously there’s the store-bought hot...