by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
I’m not entirely sure if there really is a baby boom right now, or whether I’m just more aware of every stroller on the street since having kids myself. But it does seem like everyone I know is popping out a kid these days and I cannot for the life of me...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
When my son arrived, I wanted to include my daughter in the announcements. I figured what the heck, let’s force the whole sharing thing on them early. They can hate me later. My lame attempt was basically just including her name on the card Instead, I’m so...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Sometimes I come across one-of-a-kind artwork that’s just so wow, I’m almost tempted not to share it here. Because if you like it before I get around to clicking "add to my cart," I lose. Impressively pedigreed fine artist Andrée...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
My daughter has officially reached that very important developmental milestone known as the sticker age. If it’s got an adhesive back, then to her it’s the single greatest thing since ice cream–Scotch tape included. Now how much would she totally...
by Cool Mom Team | Books for Adults
I was a bit cynical when I first cracked the cover of The Newly Non-Drinking Girl’s Guide to Pregnancy: Advice and Support for Surviving 40 Weeks without a Cosmopolitan. "Surviving" without a Cosmopolitan? Isn’t that overstating the case a wee...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Now that the weather is reaching stratospheric temperatures in my Northeastern neck of the woods, naturally my thoughts turn to barbecue. Nothing like that classic combo of a huge open flame and 147% humidity. The charming bbq invitation from Hicks Paper is just the...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
It’s true that works of kiddie-style art rarely resemble anything that can be described as art, or style. Seriously, how many ways can you draw a cartoon bear? But now b.grafik studio offers a gallery of contemporary alphabet works that the whole family can...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Ever since I was introduced to the momAgenda, I’ve scoffed at those other datebooks. Try fitting pediatrician appointments, playdates, and field trips for two or more kids into those little spaces and you might as well just write it all on the back of your hand....
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
I think a lot of people don’t buy original art for their kids’ rooms because they’re under the impression that it’s too expensive. Well, sometimes it is. Sometimes it’s ridiculous. But that’s not the case with Bay Area kids artist...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
At the request of my husband, I have curtailed my purchases of hordes of children’s books for my avid little reader. And while being relegated to the library isn’t such a bad thing, there’s something about a crisp new book that I just can’t let...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Am I tired of paying $5 for a card to go with every gift for every kid’s birthday party on the block? More like I’m tired of running around the house looking for a sticky note to slap on that puppy. Well, no more. Lauren Goessling Designs, creators of...
by Cool Mom Team | Books for Adults
I’m not sure what it is about ties that makes us grab them in desperation for Father’s Day gifts. Me included. But this year, I urge you to return it–it’s not too late!–and instead check out the plethora of appropriate hipster dad gifts...
