Animal art prints that don’t feel babyish – no pastels, no hair bows.

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

One of my favorite pieces to the puzzle of decorating a child’s space is art. It not only brings in personality and color, but great art can also can be used to stimulate your child’s imagination.  That is why I love these illustrations that perfectly...

Wondering how to get your baby to sleep? Dr. Harvey Karp has a few things to say about that.

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with a baby and sleep. Okay, so 99% of you. (The rest of you…don’t rub it in.) Then, just when we think we have mastered techniques to help our babies sleep longer and more peacefully, new issues arise. In...

Minimalist posters from our favorite children’s stories

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

Love fairy tales and classic family movies but not interested in the commercial studio posters for your kids’ rooms? We’ve found just the answer. These gorgeously atmospheric and evocative posters from artist Christian Jackson are a beautiful way to...

Vintage paper dolls that feel right at home on your couch

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

When I was a young girl, my favorite pastime was playing with paper dolls. I loved dressing them up and creating stories with each of them. I think it’s great that they have made such a comeback into toys and decor because my own daughter loves them as much as I...

Finally, the comfiest, most easy to clean, most stylish booster seat. (Can you tell we’re excited?)

by Lexi Petronis | Kitchen + Dining

If there is a stage called “Booster Seat Battles,” none of the parenting books have mentioned it–but that’s exactly what my family is currently dealing with. The 2-year-old has refused to sit in a booster, preferring instead to reach up over...

What’s the best sippy cup? We may have just found it.

by Stephanie Mayers | Kitchen + Dining

The sippy cup. Ah, how I wish we were past this stage of life. For now I accept my fate that is the avalanche of cups and lids falling on my head every time I open the cabinet. My disdain however only makes me more appreciative of those times I find a sippy cup that...

Kids’ name labels get the chevron touch

by Lexi Petronis | Cards + Stationery

We love chevrons around here–on everything from baby blankets and hats to birthday favor bags and onesies. Their cool, retro School House Rock vibe somehow translates into the perfect pattern for modern kids. So the name labels from Namemaker, for...

Take a hike, kid.

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Keep it simple is my personal motto. So l get an extra kick when I see simple meet clever. And a little bit of cute doesn’t hurt either.  Canadian “picturemaker” Terry Irwin achieves all of the above with his funky retro vibed prints and I am...

5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Cool Tech, Kid Style

Here five of our favorite tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this week, just in case you missed them.1. Our Facebook fans went gaga for this snappy handmade onesie. Is your favorite photographer’s assistant a point-and-cute?2. This addictive puzzle game app is free,...

The nesting dolls that your baby’s nest needs

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

We love the whimsical designs, beautiful black and white contrast, and durability of Wee Gallery products. So not surprisingly, they make for some of the most interesting nesting dolls we’ve ever seen.Hurry, though– quantities are limited, and you’ll...

5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Here are some of our favorite geeky picks from the last week, just in case you missed them.1. We found the ultimate baby gift for math geeks or anyone with a good sense of humor.2. Colorforms have finally gone digital, and our kids are fighting over the app. 3. Pamper...

The best karaoke songs for any situation

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Entertainment + Media

We had the best time writing this post on behalf of our sponsor, Bing. Read on and you’ll know why. Also, you may get Celine Dion stuck in your head after this and for that we apologize. I hardly know a parent in my circle who doesn’t confess to the guilty...