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...

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...