Grammar Rules. Even in the kitchen.
Hi, Word Nerd here. You know, the type who cringes wildly every time she receives a pitch promising “A Great Story Idea For Mom’s Everywhere.” I’m also a little anal about the its/it’s issues on my children’s homework, so you can...
The coolest summer clothes for boys come from the land down under
As a mom of a boy, I know how tough it can be to find cool clothes that not only look great, but are made for comfort and play. And I’d like them to last an entire season, please. Looks like Janet Reid (fellow mom of a boy) was reading my mind. Her...
Clocks with hands. Remember those?
As much as I rely on the digital clocks on my appliances and on my smart phone to keep me on schedule, there’s just something about pretty analog clock to make a room seem more homey. I’ve been a long time fan of decoylab, whose beautiful, handcrafted...
The coolest baby shower gift ideas under $30
Welcome NY1 viewers! If you caught our Editor Liz Gumbinner showcasing our favorite baby shower gifts under $30 today (and all weekend long), we’ve rounded them all up right here, along with a few splurge items we love. You can find all the links, and more info...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins this week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us for great picks like this daily. 1. The most refreshing white wine cocktail recipes. We’re ready! 2. An awesome rainy day (or sunny day) spring craft project with the kids. 3. Are we allowed to marry a shoe? 4. Super...
If you like the Okee Dokee Brothers, meet their friend Paul Spring
If you’ve read Cool Mom Picks for any length of time, you probably know how much we adore the music of the Okee Dokee Brothers. So, when our favorite Grammy-winning kids’ music duo asked me to check out the new release from their friend, Paul Spring, I...
Keeping it real, Viewmaster style
Because ironic baby tees featuring all sorts of devices that they will never entirely understand are all the rage these days (you know, rotary phones, Polaroid cameras, I like this one that plays off the retro Viewmaster in a fun new way. Not that you can’t...
Web Coolness: Talking to kids about Boston, touching photos of special kids, and Earth Day ideas
Here are some of our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope you like them too! Our thoughts are with Boston this week. If you are struggling with how to talk to your kids about tragedies, there is a lot of help online for families. Great read: Five...
Landfill Harmonic: Turning trash into beautiful music
As a former music professor, I’m well aware of the transformative power of music in the lives of children. But this unbelievable Kickstarter campaign is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Or heard. Landfill Harmonic is the story of a garbage picker and...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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