The cuddliest interspecies squid doll yet

by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings

Imagination is in no short supply around these parts. One of our toys can have half a dozen alter egos and we love and encourage the unstoppable creative flow. And so when we were introduced to the Clump-O-Lump crew of stuffed animals that can mix and match body parts...

Fun with moose and squirrel

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

Let’s not limit it to moose and squirrel shall we? We’ve also got racooons and badger and that popular fox, plus skunk and one very smug wolf.What can we say? We’re smitten with the critters in this whimsical woodland creature print that’s been...

Are foxes the new owls?

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

Last year, owls were the hot animal motif of the season. While they’re not going anywhere, I do think that the cool cute animal du jour is now the fox. Which is replacing the dragonfly, butterfly, and octopus trends I’ve noticed over the years. If it were...

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...

Animal art prints that don’t feel babyish – no pastels, no hair bows.

by Kirsten | Art + Decor

One of my favorite pieces to the puzzle of decorating a child’s space is art. It not only brings in personality and color, but great art can also can be used to stimulate your child’s imagination.  That is why I love these illustrations that perfectly...

Electric Mayhem Band touring posters. 1975 was a very good year.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

With so many kids having rediscovered Muppet Mania with the release of the new Muppet Movie this past year, it’s not surprising that everyone’s  favorite Henson creations are making a big pop culture comeback. Our latest discovery–Michalel...

You’re no bunny til some bunny loves you

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

I just got wind of an adorable new shop featuring anything and everything animal-themed for kids. Well, not everything animal. This is just the cute stuff. In other words, no magenta and gold metallic toddler cheetah leggings As Seen on the Real Housewives! Promise....

Bark if you love animals (and then buy a t-shirt)

by Stephanie Slate | Kid Style

My kids love animals. Like the kind of love that renders our cat somewhat helpless when they come at him with hugs and kisses on an hourly basis. If it were up to them, our house would be a veritable Noah’s Ark, but since I’m just not open-minded...

Going orange for the ASPCA

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

April is already a busy month with Easter, Passover and Earth Day on the brain, but on Tuesday the 7th, I plan to go orange and help the ASPCA kick off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month whatever way I can. Sure, time and money are tight right now, but I’m...

Welcome to the jungle

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

Thankfully, I have undergone a baby mobile intervention since having our first child, and am happy to report that we are free of all fuzzy, robotic sounding mobiles in our home, mostly due to the amazing choices out there today. Like this beautiful Petit Collage baby...