by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks
I need to find a retirement gift for my daughter’s first grade teacher. I saw your teacher gift suggestions post and thought they were great, and wondered if you had any ideas for a retirement gift. -Amy For a retiring teacher who you love, I think a more...
by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks
My friend is currently 26 weeks pregnant with her second daughter. Unfortunately, like her first pregnancy, she has been checked into the hospital for bed rest and will stay until the end of her pregnancy. Although she has books and crafts, the boredom and depression...
by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks
Q: My family is going on a cruise next month, and I am wondering if you have any suggestions for dressy clothes for the formal nights. I have three daughters, ages 10, 7, and 5, and I am looking for outfits that are classic and stylish…but won’t break the...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks
My sister lives in Brooklyn and had a baby girl in June. I know that her living space is very limited and I am having trouble finding cool gifts to give to the baby. I was wondering if I could get suggestions on things that would be cool as well as functional in their...
by Cool Mom Team | 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 Team | 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? -GraceIf your niece’s grandparents are like my kids’...
by Cool Mom Team | 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? -ShannonI admit I’m a...
by Cool Mom Team | 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?...
by Cool Mom Team | 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,...
