by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
My husband and I are pursuing domestic adoption and hope to be matched with a birth mother soon. We know that it is traditional to give the birth mother a gift after the baby is born, but we have no idea what to get for a very brave woman that we will barely know, but...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
I am trying to find a gift for my one year old niece and I can’t figure anything out. I don’t want to do clothes and plastic toys. I’d like something commemorative – but what? -Grace If your niece’s grandparents are like my kids’...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
Do you know of a company that does awesome adoption announcements – hold the bunnies? -Tanis Congrats on your adoption, Tanis! We know how hard it can be to find cool announcements, let alone ones that don’t rely on birth dates and times in the design. But...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
My daughters attend a school that requires uniforms: Khaki pants and navy blue shirts. They can wear any solid navy top — no logos or words, and no polos. Any creative suggestions for some cute tunics, or tees, cardigans? -Shannon I admit I’m a little...
by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Tips + Tricks
I emailed a few months ago asking what your favorite baby carrier was and your reply was The Rockin Baby Sling, which I ordered and love. I am now looking for an Ergo/Beco type carrier. Do you prefer one over the other or is there another brand you love? -Heather...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks
Wondering if you could point me toward a cool, creative book about playroom design or a website/book that showcases creative kid spaces in general? Can’t find anything beyond the usual pink teddy bears… -Courtney You’re a mom after our own hearts,...