by Liz Gumbinner | Cool Tech
If you’re thinking about some splurge-y accessories or gifts that you can easily justify for fab craftsmanship, super practicality, and timeless elegance, I may have found just the thing. I am so happy to have discovered the gorgeous leather goods from...
by Stephanie Slate | Living
With patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there’s nothing to stop me from making the...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Storage + Organization
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they’ve got a new to-go version made just for travel,that’s just as...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen + Dining
Our admiration for NYC photographer Joanne Dugan goes way back. From her genius ABC NYC book and then her NYC counting book, to the custom name artwork made from her photography, her work is equal parts sophisticated and child-like, which is why we love it as much as...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
A while back, I was introduced to the beautiful felted wool art from artist Maryanne Quinn, which was mainly made to order. But now there’s a sale on her work and if you’ve got a nursery to furnish or a kid’s room with a wall calling for some color,...
by Pilar | Kitchen + Dining
Cooking with the windows open, wrists slightly dirty from picking fresh veggies, knife making a crisp choppety-choppety sound–not going to lie. I live for spring and summer produce. But, with cooking comes cleanup, which pales in comparison to eating. Until you...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
I’m not usually one for fake flowers around the house–I much prefer the real thing. But when they’re as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. Julie Romero’s Handmade Paper Flowers are all made to order with 50 blooms...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living
I’m not generally one for inspirational quotes around the house. But sometimes there are phrases that I just want to think about all day–and I wouldn’t mind my kids spending time mulling them over either. The Work Hard and Be Nice...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this past week just in case you missed them. 1. The coolest Mother’s Day gifts for camera lovers. Aren’t those necklaces awesome? 2. We bet you’ll love these Mother’s Day tech gifts for under $30. And not...
by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor
When we were young and carefree (i.e., had no children), my husband and I decided that nothing would grace our walls but original artwork. Flash forward ten years. Yes, there’s original art hanging, but most of it was created by our kids. It’s not that we...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week. 1. A huge round-up of fabulous Instagram gifts for Mother’s Day. Even chocolates! 2. Quite possibly the coolest power strips we’ve seen. 3. Finally, a safe way to share your...
by Stephanie Slate | Cards + Stationery
I love a beautiful birth announcement as much as the next person, but they are starting to seem redundant these days. Now nothing’s faster than a quick tweet or Facebook post letting everyone you’ve ever known since you were 4 that the baby...