A custom baby shower favor that won’t end up in the back of a drawer somewhere

by Delilah S. Dawson | Beauty + Cosmetics

If you’re on the hunt for a squee-worthy custom baby shower favor that people will actually use and love, look no further. We’ve found all-natural, handmade soaps with customizable wrappers and delicious scents that will look posh on display at the shower...

5 of our favorite tech picks this week

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this past week.   1. Some of the coolest custom jewelry we’ve seen because of how they’re made. Valentine’s Day gift for geeks perhaps? 2. Our new favorite calendar...

How to make diaper changes easier? Just Zipit.

by Kristen Chase | Baby, Kid Style

I’m continually amazed at the advances in baby gear since I had my youngest three years ago. And this Zipit playsuit for babies are a perfect example of the genius I totally missed out on. Not only do I love the bold colors, I’m digging how the ankle to...

DIY cross-stitch patterns meet pop culture? Inconceivable.

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY

Of course we love Westley, even in tiny yarn form. But it doesn’t stop with the crew from The Princess Bride. Whatever your favorite iconic movie is, chances are, the adorable Wee Little Stitches shop on Etsy has a DIY cross-stitch pattern and instructions ready...

We love this fresh, modern nursery print to Neverland and back

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Yup, we believe in fairies. Because we have a hardcore Peter Pan fan in the house. I can’t tell you how many times I have needed to tell my daughter that I needed a break from pretending to be Peter (she then suggests I be Captain Hook instead). When I found...

Sexy maternity lingerie for Valentine’s Day: Yes, you can go there. And you should.

by Kate Etue | Baby, Fashion

Sexy maternity lingerie when you’re pregnant or nursing? I’m on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine’s Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of a Smart Car...

Winning Super Bowl recipes that you can make ahead in your slow cooker

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

There’s something about made-to-order food that doesn’t feel right for the Super Bowl, especially with amazing Super Bowl recipes so easy to whip up. I’m not dissing you pizza delivery fans, but if you think that make-ahead Super Bowl recipes are the...

How to refinish old picture frames: the best tips from around the web

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

If you’ve ever tried to refinish old picture frames you know the look is so gorgeous. As for me, I am such a fan of the distressed frames from O’Brien Schridde, whose frames I now own quite a few of, and more recently, the stunning array of refinished...

A new way to wear cashmere: around your neck.

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

Mmmm, cashmere. I mostly appreciate this indulgent glorious material from afar, because my lifestyle can’t really support a cashmere habit (although I might make an exception for these Ivory Row cashmere sweaters.) So here’s a fabulous–and...

8 of the most amazing DIY snowflake patterns, from beginner to whoa.

by Kate Etue | DIY

DIY snowflake patterns have such a place in my heart. When my grandfather would come visit from New Mexico when I was a kid, the first thing he’d do after he pulled his big RV into the driveway was grab a gin and tonic and some copy paper, then sit down with us...