by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
When I heard that Music Together was creating a CD for everyone, and not just the lucky families who get it free along with their children’s music classes, I jumped at the opportunity to check it out. Granted I’m a registered Music Together teacher...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Q: When is having Mixed Emotions a Good Thing? A: When they are the super-cute kind that comes inside a Kimochi. What is a Kimochi you ask? Kimochis are soft, cuddly, stuffed toys that come in a variety of shapes, with a surprise inside–a set...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
I have resisted featuring tutus here for like a million years – or at least two – because frankly, 99.9% of them are too frilly, foofy, poofy and mega-princessy for even our little princesses. Rule of thumb: A tutu shouldn’t look as if it has eaten...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
“HEY! Don’t turn that down!”, I snap at my husband who has interrupted my backup singing so he can figure out some complicated directions on our way to Boston. He looks at me, warily, from the corner of his eye. Shoot. I have been caught...
by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media
I do like a lot of the educational cartoons on TV today, but c’mon! Where’s the Schoolhouse Rock of the 21st century? Where are the shows that try to break down the electoral process, explain the constitution or tackle global warming?Aha. Enter Heartwood...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
Oh Lou and Lee, where were you when my daughters were still young enough for your beautiful handmade onesies? I suppose I’ll have to forgive LA designer Ann Dewitt, who’s captured my heart with unusual details like vintage lace and tromp l’oeuil felt...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Generally speaking, I pry out the batteries from those loud plastic toys at first opportunity. But upon seeing the New School DJ Mixer at Ollie Bollen, the only thing I could think about digging out were my go-go boots; you know, if I could still fit my big...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
When I was expecting my first child, I packed my hospital bag quite ambitiously with pair of pre-pregnancy pants for myself (don’t laugh) and a few newborn hats so my sweet baby’s head would not have to suffer in those awful polyester ones they give you...
by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
If you heeded our advice and snatched up much lauded performer Frances England’s debut album, Fascinating Creatures, then you and your kiddos will be glad to know she’s got another great one to add to your collection. On Family Tree, Frances’s...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
I don’t think I’ve seen a good happy face redux since that mutant icon with the single eye. (Doesn’t anyone have any idea what I’m talking about?) In any case, Foxibaby has taken on the task with great charm, turning their happy baby face logo...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
I bombed Goody Bags 101 at my youngest daughter’s party. The Play-Doh bits ended up all over my couch, the babies ate the crayons, and the cheap imitation slinkies broke faster than you can say choking hazard. The one thing I did get right were the bubbles. Or...
by Julie | Entertainment + Media, Storage + Organization
I’m all for handing my girls a box of crayons and a ream of paper and letting them while away an afternoon creating works of art. The only problem? Their cumulative efforts result in a fire hazard worthy of condemnation. The ART:Archives has the...
