B. Toys, now with extra holiday spirit

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

While plastic toys tend to fall a bit lower on my own personal shopping list, I wouldn’t complain one bit if the brand spankin’ never seen before holiday themed toys from B. Toys just happened to fall out of Santa’s sack (or Grandma’s purse)...

Petit Tresor for Target: cuteness and philanthropy go hand in hand

by Elizabeth | Baby, Kid Style

I just went through my little girl’s infant clothes to give to my sister-in-law and wham… seeing those tiny bodysuits brought me back to those early days. I could still smell that baby smell and see her chubby little arms and legs in the teeny clothes. Of...

Baby accessories that aren’t just for girls

by Stephanie Slate | Kid Style

I still remember falling in love with Bugalug accessories three years ago when I was pregnant with my second child. The adorable non-slip clips and headbands were the cutest I’d ever seen, made with trendy ribbon designs that were markedly cooler than all the...

An Elmo shirt even I can love

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Given my general loathe for licensed character clothing, it’s only fitting that my two-year-old has decided she will only wear clothes with Elmo on them. Makes perfect sense considering she has never actually watched Sesame Street. Ah, toddlers. But since...

The gift(wrap) that keeps on giving

by Betsy | Party Ideas

I’m not sure which is cooler, the actual lyziwraps reusable gift bags that I just discovered, or the story behind them. They were originally designed by an 8th Grader, for an innovation competition, who was trying to find a way to decrease the amount of waste...

Tres chic for tres cheap!

by Melissa | Baby, Kid Style

It’s quite possible that I might never set foot in an actual store again. I mean why bother schlepping outside when everything you could possibly want is a few clicks away? When I say everything, I mean the most gorgeous French designer baby clothes, all at...

Last minute Halloween panic? We can help!

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

The good thing about Halloween falling on a Sunday this year is that one very valuable extra weekend day to get ready. Check out theses posts, take a deep breath and say ohm. Then go crack open those Reeses.Last minute Halloween costume ideas for babies that are as...

Waste not. Want.

by Betsy | School Gear

I’m definitely an eco-minded person, but I don’t think I’m alone when I admit that sometimes convenience wins out over conscience. For years I’ve stuffed my son’s lunch box with pre-packaged snacks or plastic snack bags, but I think...

Denim and denim – can it be done?

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

This post also appears on the Gap 1969 Stream along with tons of photos, articles, inspiration, and tips about denim.It’s so funny having to say that denim is in for kids because, hello, was it ever out? I adore seeing denim now in surprising places –...

The next best thing to the Cool Mom Tech launch party? The Cool Mom Tech launch party swag.

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

To celebrate the launch of our new sister site, Cool Mom Tech last week, we got together and threw a bicoastal launch party sponsored by the amazing techcessory mavens at Logitech. And what a party it was!Because we couldn’t invite every one of our readers,...

Personalized hairclip holders to add to your awesome gift idea file

by Elizabeth | Kid Style

I’m generally a good gifter. However, I’ve been a little stumped about what to buy a good friend’s little girl for her first birthday. They live in a tight NYC apartment, so their toy situation is extremely edited. Her stylish wardrobe, though, is...

Mo Willems gets animated

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

The list of children’s books I’ve loved to read to my kids is l-o-n-g though I’ve always had a particular fondness for the books of author and illustrator Mo Willems. Unless you live under a rock, or a pile of newborn diapers, you are probably...