No more tears

by Christina Refford | Books for Adults

My first two children were so easy to feed, I assumed it was due to my superior parenting (and cooking) skills that they would gobble down whatever I put in front of them without too much nose wrinkling. And then I had my son who humbled me and turned me into one of...

A birthday banner that’s quite a hoot

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

We were so impressed with the gorgeous eco-friendly holiday cards from Night Owl Paper Goods last year that we ordered them for our own CMP contributors. So when I heard they added a few new items to their collection of goodies, I couldn’t wait to take a peek....

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

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

In case you missed them, here five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week.1. Pumpkin carving meets Angry Birds. We just hope no one starts launching them…2. These two amazing new apps from Toca Boca will keep kids happy as the weather gets...

The coolest guitar ever is playing a solo in your lemonade

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kitchen + Dining

Whether you’re into classic Zeppelin or that annoyingly peppy pop song about a party under the Hollywood sign, you can’t play it without a guitar. And you definitely shouldn’t party without these extra tiny, extra awesome guitars, just in time for...

sneakpeeq turns Facebook into a boutique

by Susan | Cool Tech

These days, I keep up with most of my friends via Facebook, even the ones who live close to me; our schedules are so crazy, with carpool and homework and sports commitments, that the only way we can visit is virtually. Which is sad, because those women are some of my...

Shel Silverstein rises again

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Adults

I have no idea how missed the huge fact that a new book from Shel Silverstein was released a few weeks ago, especially considering he’s my favorite modern children’s author of all time. But my mother knew. And when I opened the mysterious Amazon package...

Special custom invites for very special days

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

I am fairly confident in my taste, and know when I see an invitation that’s special and different. But making it myself? No way. So I am happy to know there are some wonderful artists and designers out there who are willing to work with picky people like me to...

Home is where the heart is

by Stephanie Mayers | Living

I like pretty designs. I like hearts. I am a girl. It’s not all that complicated. But I don’t believe that girlie has to mean cheesy. A perfect example of that? This funky heart patterned pillow cover. Texturas Urbanas is a one-woman show operated by...

In silhouette

by Susan | Art + Decor

As I’ve learned, finding the perfect holiday gift for nieces and nephews can be tough, particularly when I’m trying to avoid picking out some random thing from the giant toy store chain. This year, I’m thinking about something personalized and...

Baby name. You’ve got the cutest little baby name.

by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor

I’ve always been a big fan of custom baby gifts. After all, what parent doesn’t want to see that oh-so-perfect name they’ve spent days or months (or years, ahem) agonizing over ,emblazoned on something special? The delightful custom posters from...

Dishes for kids that are safer than plastic – they only look like plastic

by Cool Mom Team | Kitchen + Dining

It’s hard trying to sort through all the plastic safety issues these days when it comes to feeding our kids. Between BPA, pthalates, melamine fears and microwave warnings, sometimes I just want to throw up my hands in frustration; does everything have to come...

A tooth fairy box worthy of those special little teeth

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

On the nights I play “tooth fairy,” the last thing I want to do is wake a child while I shove my arm under their pillow in a not-so-subtle search for a tiny tooth. So I love that one of our favorite beautiful-keepsake makers, Tree by Kerri Lee, has done it...