A mug of one’s own

by Cool Mom Team | Kitchen + Dining

As my kids get older we are (gasp) transitioning away from the non-breakable plastic wear and gingerly setting down proper plates and drinkware at their table settings. They still have their personalized placemats so it’s not like I’m turning them into...

Pretty cameras fit for the wall

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

As much as I love seeing my camera savvy friends’ own photos on their walls, I think this cool print from Project Type might just be the next best thing for that favorite shutterbug in your life. The colorful Oh Snap retro camera print features a set of six cool...

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Technology is all about learning, growing, and now, going to camp at the Apple Store. Here are some of our favorite picks you might have missed from the last week.1. With these ten smart tips for photographing your kids, you’re sure to get the perfect Easter pic...

5 great Easter cards – because as we know, it’s all about the egg hunt

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery

In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster–an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs.When we’re done...

Your Baby in Pictures

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults

I was fortunate to have an amazing photographer friend when my first baby was born–otherwise I’m pretty sure all I’d have of her was a bunch of blurry photos. Let’s face it, little ones are tough to photograph. Too bad I didn’t have this...

Reading high up on a cloud

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

I am such a huge fan of decorating kids spaces with clouds. They are whimsical, delicate and playful.  Clouds seem more popular now than ever, but they have such a timeless feel to them. When I first saw this cloud wall shelf, I quickly imagined the perfect spot...

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

With the new season, comes new tech gadgets, games, and guides on Cool Mom Tech. In case you missed them, here are some of our favorite picks from the past week.1. We’ve got the scoop on the new iPad release, such as the fact that it’s not actually called...

Ernie? Is that you?

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

If you’re a Sesame Street fan, like the entire world happens to be, it’s kind of hard to resist a modern, deconstructed graphic interpretation of Ernie and Bert for your kids’ walls.           Artist Tom...

Presenting the Productivity Guide for Working Parents (And who doesn’t need that!)

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

As busy parents ourselves, we know (we know! we know!) how valuable our time–and space–can be. Fear not; we’re here to help you out.That’s why we’re so happy to introduce a month-long series on Cool Mom Tech, the Productivity Guide for...

A growth chart to be proud of

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

My kids favorite pastime is measuring themselves.  Everyday I hear, “Mom, have I grown? Am I taller than Eden?” All this on our handmade growth chart behind our closet door that includes pencil markings.  The Growing Like a Weed growth chart from...

Childproofing window blind cords – that should be the least of a new mom’s problems

by Lexi Petronis | Living

Our new house has lots of windows, with lots of brand-new window blinds. That means lots of window blind cords — and, to parents, those are serious business. That stats about kids strangled by the cords each month are pretty disturbing. So I was really happy to...

Wonder pets for the walls.

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Ok, say it with me…. Awwww.A huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to kid décor is the overabundance of safari and other unoriginal animal themes. However, thanks to the new Animal Print shop from animal photographer extraordinaire Sharon Montrose, I’m a...