Warthogs need love too, ya know.

Warthogs need love too, ya know.

by | Baby

I’ve seen many a hooded towel in my parenting tenure, but none quite like the new ones from 3 sprouts, which always has a way of ensuring equal rights for all animals when it comes to toddler bathtime. Yep, that’s a warthog hooded towel. I’m...
A bicycle built for a little one.

A bicycle built for a little one.

by | Baby

My 5-year old son’s now security blanket is a handmade one we featured here on Cool Mom Picks awhile back. Cool how that happens. So when I saw these beautiful baby blankets at Dandelion Baby, I imagined that they could easily become a favorite for one of your...
5 cool ways to ring in the Year of the Dragon

5 cool ways to ring in the Year of the Dragon

by | Uncategorized

Happy Chinese New Year, mamas, or as my Chinese relatives say: Kung Hei Fat Choi. I’m doing a little extra celebrating this year because it’s the Year of the Dragon, which just so happens to be my own Zodiac sign. For those of you with babies being born...
Now I know my ABCs

Now I know my ABCs

by | 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 great twin gift for double the fun

A great twin gift for double the fun

by | Art + Decor

Twin gifts can be among the toughest to find for new babies–that is, if you want something more unique than two matching onesies and hats. That’s why I love this art idea. Barcelona artist Judy Kaufmann is an extremely talented artist that celebrates the...
Baby mats go eco-chic

Baby mats go eco-chic

by | Baby

One of my favorite pre-bedtime rituals with my son is massaging his little feet before I put him in his PJs. He immediately relaxes and gives me the biggest smile. I usually do this routine on his changing table, which is never that easy because he squirms way too...
Sir scratch-a-lot

Sir scratch-a-lot

by | Baby, Kid Style

When my first daughter was born, I had absolutely no idea that babies scratched themselves (oops!), so I found myself putting socks on her hands to protect her face. Brilliant for about two minutes until they’d fall right off. Too bad they didn’t have...