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Crafting tips for the not-so-crafty – An interview with designer Lotta Jansdotter

The joke around here is that a great many of us are devoid of the crafty gene, hence our obsession with the amazing creations by many of the folks we feature here at Cool Mom Picks. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have crafters envy, especially when it...

Birthday gifts for 5 year old boy? – Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Danielle asked us on Twitter for the best birthday gift ideas for a 5 year old boy, since her son is about to hit the big number five. She says he likes “things that go” but already has 400 cars. He also likes art projects and writing notes. We have...

Group gift for kids ages 2-11? Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

My nieces and nephews from Israel are on their way visit grandparents. My 2 year old son will probably not have a chance to visit but would like to send something to them while they are here. Any ideas for a gift to help entertain the 2 to 11 year-olds? Thanks for...

PDFs for DIY PB+J

by Mir | Toys + Playthings

This is one of those times when I find myself wishing I owned a sewing machine. And that I had a single crafty bone in my body. Check it out: Gulf Coast Cottage, a wonderful shop filled with soft toys, has an entire category filled with nothing but PDF patterns for...

Now this is my kind of egg decorating

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

After stumbling upon the Design Your Own eggheads felt book from Beeper BeBe, I’m on the verge of nixing the whole Easter basket thing and going with Easter presents instead. because really, when you add up the price (and let’s face it, the play life) of...

Fancy Nancy meets Bob Ross

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kid Fashion

Okay, friends, we’re going to put a happy little flower right here, just a sparkly little daisy…. (Come on, I’m not the only Bob Ross fan here right?) If you’ve ever looked at a cute hair clip only to say, “I can make that myself!”...

Bringing back the lost art of potholder weaving. One bored kid at a time.

by Stephanie Slate | Toys + Playthings

I know you totally made little woven potholders when you were a kid. Or maybe you didn’t. But I did. And loved it. so I loved discovering that Blueberry Forest Toys sells inexpensive potholder looms that look remarkably similar to the one I used to use. Perhaps...

Giving the gift of creativity – Great craft kits for kids

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

As the nieces and nephews and various children in my life get a little older, I’m increasingly more into finding crafty gifts that not only entertain them for a little while, but let them show off their handiwork when they’re done. Here are a few favorites...

Just say Yo

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks

I think holiday ornaments always make a cool little gift, especially when you (or the kids) have made them yourself. And the YoYo ornament kit at Mahar Dry Goods, is hooking you up this year with the happiest, most colorful decorations around. YoYo is actually the...

Martha does Halloween. It’s a ghoul thing

by Betsy | Kids

Around our house, Halloween is right up there with Hanukkah and birthdays so of course we’re looking to see what the grande dame of decorating has in store for this spooky season. Martha Stewart’s Halloween Central is a great place to find products and...