Non-toxic paint that is safe for your baby? Yes please.

by Kirsten | Living

Creating a cute, stylish nursery is supposed to be fun and invigorating. Then you find out all the places that toxic chemicals have taken over and it changes things a bit. If you’re like me, you want to cut some corners for your budget’s sake. But when it...

When is a cool tie more than cool tie? When it’s a cool Father’s Day ecard.

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

When I think of Father’s Day, two things immediately come to mind: ties and cards. Both of which can be awesome, and not trite–provided you know what to look for.Two years ago we discovered the gorgeous indie label ties from Pierrepont Hicks, which we...

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Here are five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week:1. Presenting the first actual Instagram camera, which instantly prints out photos like a Polaroid. Would you buy one?2. If the dad in your life loves music, this unadvertised Sonos deal at...

Cool artwork for cool kids. And their cool parents too.

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

During one of my late night Etsy search sessions (Yes, I like to live dangerously), I happened upon this amazing artwork that I think would my kids would love just as much as I do. And that’s exactly the combination I’m looking to cover their walls with....

Funny Father’s Day cards that actually are

by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery

Finding a funny Father’s Day card that has nothing to do with golf, grilling, tools, beer, or leaving the toilet seat up is not an easy task, as I’ve discovered. And yet–voila. I’ve tracked down 7 funny Father’s Day cards that I would...

A Father’s Day gift from the kid. Of the kid.

by Lexi Petronis | Cards + Stationery

We’ve recently shared 10 of our favorite personalized Father’s Day gifts, and now there’s one more we’re in love with. Now let me first tell you, normally, I get a little panicked about Father’s Day gift-giving, while consoling myself...

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

From photo magic to outlet genius, here are a few of our favorite discoveries on Cool Mom Tech from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. Here’s a cool use for an old phone (remember those?) that would be a great Father’s Day gift. Besides,...

Trend alert: Balloon dogs!

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Jeff Koons may have popularized the balloon dog as pop art icon, but as a figure in so many of our own childhoods, its no wonder we’re starting to see all kinds of artists and brands finding inspiration in them. Here are a few super cute balloon dogs that are...

The new, non-committal family tree.

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Once your little one starts growing up and you realize just how temporary each stage is, the hammer and nail type of wall decor can seem a too permanent. So naturally we love the wonderfully easy changeable trend of wall decals.  Moms Carin and Maria...

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Just in case you missed them, here are some of our top tech picks from Cool Mom Tech over the last week.1. Move over, gourmet cupcakeries. This beautifully designed cupcake app makes delicious DIY a piece of cake. With sprinkles.2. This free app is so helpful for...

If toddlers could write poetry, it would go something like this

by Lexi Petronis | Books for Adults

Poems about children and parenting can be kind of, um, hit or miss. Whether it’s too saccharin or just too earnest, I’m not sure–all I know is that it often leaves me vaguely uncomfortable. (And I was a creative writing major!) Not the case with To...

Double Time: Raising twins with hilarity

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

I’m a big fan of Jane Roper, because I love any author who is willing to laugh at herself. Since 2007, Jane has been baring her soul for the world and now, she lets us into the nitty gritty details of raising twins with a fantastic new book that will speak to...