Getting kids to write thank you notes–actually, not too hard.

by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery

I’ve been a fan of the fun color-your-own cards from Greenstarstudio since back when I discovered her cool holiday designs. So I’m happy to see some of the new cards at the shop, that can be good for slightly older kids too. The color your own cards...

A clock that’s not digital? Shocking!

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

I find myself missing clocks these days. You know, clocks? Actual things with two hands that don’t glow in the dark from your DVR box or flash 12:00 after the electricity goes out? So when I saw this wooden clock, I felt this little pang of must have it. The...

Touch Mummy’s Alice doll, and I’ll introduce you to the Jabberwocky

by Delilah S. Dawson | Random Coolness

I’m such a huge Alice in Wonderland fan that I spent no less than five days trying to come up with just the right title to pay homage to this amazing Etsy find. And I love it so much that threatening my children with imaginary monsters was my final choice. And I...

Vintage upcycled luggage makes travel fun again

by Susan | Family Travel

We all know that any time you go on the road with kids, it’s not really a vacation, it’s a trip — but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack in style. In fact, the right suitcase can really get you in the vacay state of mind. Even if you are...

The biggest, fuzziest balls we’ve ever seen

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

Writing about big, fuzzy balls makes me think of that Schweddy Balls sketch on Saturday Night Live. Except these balls aren’t salty and nutty and made by Alec Baldwin. No, they’re gorgeous and made of recycled sweaters or fleece and soft as the dickens. I...

Return address your letters with love. And someone else’s handwriting.

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

If I’m going to take the time to hand write a card, I’m picky about what I send. But now instead of topping off my gorgeous cards with my chicken scratch return address, I can have someone else do it for me. Well, it’s clear that mom Gina Sekelsky...

Just the facts, Ma’am. On a onesie.

by Elizabeth | Random Coolness

I love to relive my kids’ momentous birth day with my husband, my kids and pretty much anyone who will listen. (Admit it–I’m not alone here.) So for all of us who are birth date obsessed, we’ve found a pretty cool keepsake. These adorable birth...

Dress-up clothes? Reader Q + A

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

My daughter is turning three soon, and I want to put together a dress up box for her. Any ideas for a great Etsy costume shop? She wants an astronaut costume but I need it to be something she can get on and off herself. Any other ideas? -Alison Hi Alison, We love your...

Heartsy – like Etsy and Groupon had a thousand adorable babies and then I went broke

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

I’ve got one word for you: Heartsy.Oh, and a few more words: Etsy, like Groupon, and huge discounts on awesome handmade stuff.Sold, right? It’s called Heartsy, and you get the picture. You give Heartsy your email. Every day, they send you one outrageously...

Bizarre love triangles

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

Usually, when I hear the words “geometry” or “polymer clay,” I start daydreaming about cupcakes until the conversation comes back around to something I dig. Like cupcakes. But as soon as I saw the cool jewelry by nomilktoday, I perked right up....