by Cool Mom Team | Valentine's Day
I know a few moms who think that Valentine’s day is strictly for adult-sized people. But knowing how much my toddler adores holidays, there’s no way I could leave her out entirely while her dad and I pop the Moet and scarf down truffles. If...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Editors Best of the Year, Kid Style
Baby clothes Kristen: Maybe it’s because my husband and I are both avid guitar players, or because it’s one of the most amazing shirts I’ve ever seen. But either way, Damestarbaby’s handsewn guitar tee has won my heart. Liz: The cozy...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
Birth announcements Kristen: I have to pick Bird and Banner’s completely handmade custom invites and announcements. Their personal touch is the next best thing to making all 100 announcements yourself. Liz: For totally custom, designed just-for-you...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Editors Best of the Year
Blankets Kristen: The blanket we have from Ellabalou is a favorite of both my children. In fact, I should probably grab a second one and make my life incredibly easier. Liz: Hooray for Martha of Blankets by Martha, who makes funky lovies with ribbon tags all over them...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
Kids books Kristen: Thanks to Taro Gomi’s Scribbles book, I’ve gotten many an uninterrupted shower and bathroom break. That’s almost priceless. Liz: Joanne Dugan’s 123-NYC counting book (at top) goes all the way up to 20 for a change. You...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
Bags Kristen and Liz: We agree! The gorgeous handcrafted faux leather bags from Crystalyn Kae are original, stylish, practical and way more appealing than some purse with big corporate logos all over it. Jewelry Kristen: I’m definitely hoping for a necklace...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
Art Kristen: My son’s walls are decked out in Avalisa art (at top) and we both couldn’t be happier. Her modern designs and custom color combos were a no-brainer. Liz: Ida Pearle’s custom alphabet prints are so charming, they’re fast becoming my...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
We know we’re not supposed to have favorites, at least when it comes to our kids. But when it comes to our kids’ stuff…well, some things we love just a teeny bit more. So this past week, while you’ve been wrapping the lead-free toys and...
