by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
As the mom of two little ones these days, I’m probably not going to go overboard with the Easter baskets. But the fantastic Easter tags from Tattered Tags, a paper shop owned by designer Brooke Campbell, almost make me want to. These vintage-style, hand cut...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
We’ve been fans of Stubby Pencil Studio since we were turned onto the Portland company’s high-quality CIY for kids. That’s, um, Color It Yourself. And now we’re pleased to learn that the company has gone eco. (Of course; they’re in...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
My philosophy is if you’re still looking for a desk calendar in late February, then you’re the type who needs one the most. Take this Plantable Eco Calendar found at the Olive Barn. At first glance, I was taken by the whimsical artwork, but when I...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Ah, at last "mommycards" that recognize the true nature of the mommy has nothing to do with juggling grocery bags and walking a dog while wearing a Bjorn. They’re the WonderWoman notecards from Pink Sugar Dots. And they’re personalized, so yes,...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Often seen on message boards: How should I tell my parents I’m pregnant? My answer is usually, well, just tell them. But if you’re looking for something with slightly more oomph (although not quite as oomph-y as giftwrapping the stick you peed on),...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Nothing lifted my spirits as a new mom like a card in the mail, but the printed sentiments never quite nailed the realities of my situation. Like, Congrats on your baby. Now get ready for your hair to start falling out. So when I found the cards at Motherhood...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
My husband definitely has the lesser of the two libidos. So after a long day of wiping butts and chasing after the kiddos, I’m ready to go, and he’s the one complaining about a "headache."That’s why I had to chuckle when I saw artist...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
I’ve been looking for thank you notes that would be equally suited for job interviews, baby gifts, and preschool directors. (God help me). Tall order, perhaps? Not once I discovered the lovely line of m: studio stationery from stationer Margot Madison. Each box...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
I used to look forward to my Chinese great-grandmother’s new year celebration every year — the gorgeous decorations, the yummy food, and new lucky animal. She could even make the boar look cute.But rats? Well, that’s a pretty tough task for...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
While adoptive parents can certainly document a baby’s first steps, first foods, and first booger-flnging incident like any other, the baby book pages about prepartum cravings can be a little awkward in their emptiness. So I think it’s absolutely smashing...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Upon scoping out the selection of Valentine’s Day cards at our local card shop, I was nearly eaten alive by the sea of licensed characters professing their love. Eek! I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but I think my daughter and I might just...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
The sigOth and I had this great idea to save all of our daughter’s birthday hats, ostensibly to watch the progression from Elmo to Diego to Toodee, if one day Yo Gabba Gabba licenses their characters to party supplies. The only problem with our plan: We...
