by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
Let’s face it, the last thing I want to be doing February 14 is baking cookies. Especially now that we’ve discovered the adorable Sweet Lil’ Gems Valentine cookies, available exclusively at Tiny McSmall. Bakers Lisa and Margie make each tin of eleven...
by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, 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 Staff | Baby, Editors Best of the Year, Kid Fashion
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 Staff | 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 Staff | 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 Staff | 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 Staff | 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 Staff | 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 Staff | 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...
by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year
Dolls Kristen: I’m still hoping that Santa will bring my daughter a Bamboletta doll (at top). I’m not sure who will love it more–me or her. Liz: The limited edition mod Gina dolls at Craftsbury Kids are more for older girls and less for...
by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
With all my gift budget tapped, I tried to save some cashola by searching the (extremely picked through) Christmas music offerings at the library. Bad call. Instead I’m turning to Magnatune, the brainchild of John Buckman and "the first real...
by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
While I do my part to recycle and use cloth grocery bags, I am definitely killing a few trees (okay maybe more than a few) with my oodles of Christmas cards this year. Oh how my eco-conscience disapproves. As an alternative, check out the wooden cards from Night...