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Fun DIY place card ideas for children’s parties. Makes us want to go to a party!

Should you be the type of parent who is actually able to wrangle the kids into assigned seats at a child’s birthday party (or say, at the children’s table at your adult party?) you’ll be needing place cards. You can even hand out the place cards when...

Play with your food: 11 awesome ways to serve a watermelon

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

We love, love, love watermelon season, and why not? Sweeter than candy and just a wee bit healthier, here are some of the coolest ways to serve a watermelon at your next picnic or kid’s party, that you can actually do. I mean, I’m a mom too. I’m not...

A thoughtful class art project for a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. (Nothing to do with apples.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we’re in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are more personal than a mere...

11 great homemade Father’s Day gift ideas: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Father's Day Gifts

There are great gifts for dads, and then there are the great gifts they’ll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father’s Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm. We always...

The smallest Father’s Day gift he’ll love: An awesome DIY

by Christina Refford | DIY

There’s no doubt that our three kids are on their dad’s mind during the day while he is off at work. But I’ve just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father’s Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look...

Kids’ superhero party ideas: the ultimate roundup of invitations, decor, printables and favors

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don’t feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores–there are so many cool superhero printables and decor out there that let...

5 easy handmade Mother’s Day card ideas from the kids. Promise.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Yes, we’re getting down to the wire on Mother’s Day cards and crafts. You’ve got just two more days–unless you’re sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we’ve got some cool DIY Mother’s Day card...

Making your own Mother’s Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board–which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a look at what Darcy Miller,...

7 easy DIY craft ideas for National Teacher Appreciation Day or end of year teacher gifts

by Christina Refford | DIY

With the end of the school year looming (cue the screams of delighted children everywhere), it’s time to start thinking of ways to thank the tireless, wonderful, and inspiring teachers in our kids’ lives. And with tomorrow being National Teacher...

A celebration of motherhood firsts: Tips for taking those first baby photos

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Kid Fashion, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! These days, it’s not like you need a professional portrait photographer to make sure you’ve got those newborn baby...