Free printable French alphabet flashcards, from abeille to zèbre

by Christina Refford | DIY

Whether you are planning a trip to Paris or just want to sneak a little bilingual education into your day, I’m totally smitten by these adorable flashcards from our recent favorite freebie find, Mr. Printables.  With the same cute, colorful...

Steampunk building blocks for the junior mad scientist

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

Finding that Higgs Boson particle is pretty cool, I guess. But maybe it’s time to go back to the roots of invention and adventure that make America so great. Namely, dirigibles, freeze rays, lasers, and zombies. all of which come to life in this most wonderful...

Adorable kids placemats that put the newt in nutrition

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kitchen + Dining

If you love animals, alphabets, good deals, and clean tables, we have the deal for you. But you have to hurry. These adorable silicone ABC Placemats from Brinware are on sale at Fab.com through Wednesday only (or until they run out) and they’re 43% off the...

An alphabet book for your little road warrior

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

The very first word my son ever spelled was S-T-O-P, which is not surprising given how many hours he spent accompanying his older sisters to their many activities. If you also have a little road warrior who’s more interested in street signs than a DVD player,...

Some alphabet art is more equal than other alphabet art

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

Alphabet art is everywhere, as Cool Mom Picks readers surely know. We’ve covered dozens of interpretations of the alphabet from all kinds of artists, but there’s always room for another. Especially when it’s this cool. Boo and You is a brand new...

Yes, girls like dinosaurs too.

by Barbara | Art + Decor

Both of my kids were huge dinosaur fans from the moment they discovered the magic of the enormous T. Rex at the Museum of Science in Boston. One look at those glinty eyes and tiny hands, and they were hooked. And while I was able to find a lot of plastic, rubber and...

Now I know my ABCs

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by all the cool, modern updates to alphabet decor, like this recent Etsy discovery which almost makes me wish that I had another baby’s room to decorate. The Now I Know My ABCs mobile from MiChiMa L.A.N.D. on Etsy would be a...

A blue letter J makes it a red letter day

by Delilah S. Dawson | Living

O, G. Can it B? Y, yes, I can C that a rainbow of letters is waiting for U.Seriously, though. Aren’t these recycled felt letter pillows too adorable for words? The Personalized Letter Pillows from MableDear on Etsy are big, snuggly, and sewn of felt made from...

U is for Underground – That’s our kind of ABC Book

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

M isn’t for mustache. I checked. But if you dig retro-modern design and a book that feels like buttah, you’re going to want this one for your kid’s bookshelf… or your own coffee table. Paul Thurlby’s Alphabet is a swoon-worthy collection...

Prints charming

by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor

I feel like I fall in love with a new alphabet print every week. But when there are prints in the world as gorgeous as the Alphanimal Prints from Lucy Loves This, well, my infatuation is pretty easy to understand. I love that each letter of the alphabet is represented...