by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings
We’ve been fans of Oliver Jeffers for years, and now kids (or young at heart parents) can wear his dreamy illustrations right on their arms, ankles and foreheads with the new Tattly collection of Oliver Jeffers space-themed temporary tattoos. The designs come...
by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor
Just when I thought I could never love another print as much as I love my Michelle Obama print, along comes this amazing She-Series collage poster from Karen Hallion featuring so many of my favorite self-saving, empowered female heroines from books, movies, and...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
I first discovered artist TL Duryea’s daily portrait project at the beginning of the year. It was through her portrait of Judge Rosemary Aquilina who presided over the Larry Nassar – US Gymnastics hearings. I was just floored at how beautifully she...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
Imagine how thrilled we were to learn that our old friend and popular cool mom pick Robert Mahar was a contestant on the popular new NBC DIY craft show Making It. Yes, there might have been squealing involved. We’ve known him since we started our site 12 years...
by Lexi Petronis | Father's Day Gifts
Yes, it’s nearly Father’s Day, and we’re kicking off our annual Father’s Day Gift Guide with some of the very best personalized Father’s Day gifts around! We’re always so excited to share our favorite gifts for dads, grandpas,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings, DIY
Considering this cold weather in the northeast shows no signs of going anywhere (keep it to yourselves, SoCal friends!) I continue to collect collecting plenty of indoor activities to keep the kids busy. We’ve loved OMY’s giant coloring posters for a while...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Doing Good
Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women’s March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for my kids. But as much as...
by Georgette Gilmore | Art + Decor
Thanks to a 19-year-old artist who originated the hashtag, the #DrawingWhileBlack campaign on social media caught on and became a veritable treasure trove of art on Twitter. I watched in real time thrilled to discover the talents of hundreds of Black artists and...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
It’s time for my tween daughter’s room to get a decorating refresh, and I’ve got my eye on this this inspiring free “fight hate” printable by Vanessa at Little Gold Pixel as a starting point. Okay, so she may be a little too young for...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
When I came across Broadway Bricks, a site for which 15-year-old Jack Abrams geniusly recreates the great Broadway Musicals using LEGO minifigs, I simply can’t believe I hadn’t seen it before. I immediately sent the link to my daughter, because she has a...
