The Baby Tree: May we never ever talk about storks again.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

I admit, the folk tales and stork mythology stories that seek to answer “where do babies come from?” don’t appeal to me a bit. I want my kids to understand the actual facts in age appropriate ways and the right book can be perfect for that very...

Our favorite Pinterest pins of the week

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool picks like these every day.    1.  A clever gift for kids at a really great price. 2. Terrific  app to help eliminate the baby book guilt. 3. We can think of a few dads who would be thrilled with this...

Art and science merge beautifully for kids with Chemistry Crayon Labels

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY

When I was a kid, we called the deep purple crayon plain ol’ Violet. Then it was Purple Mountains’ Majesty. Now it can be Titanium (III) Ti3+(aq). Because these Chemistry Crayon Labels turn that 64-count box of childhood’s favorite art medium into a...

Cool stencils for kids that make crafts you’ll actually want to keep.

by Kate Etue | DIY

So many times I’ve spent hours working on a craft with my kids, only to quietly throw it away after they go to bed. (Shh, don’t tell them.) Sometimes it’s more about the process than the end result around here–crafting for the sake of crafting....

Kidstir: Yummy new subscription boxes for kids to learn about good food

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

We cool moms love great subscription boxes for kids. We also love a good meal kit delivery. Put the two together and you’ve got Kidstir, a clever new cooking kit for kids delivered to your door every month that’s aimed at getting them excited about cooking...

Pink Chicken: The girls’ dress that’s lasted for 7 years

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

There is the most beautiful Pink Chicken dress hanging in my girls’ closet that I can’t bear to part with. And maybe I don’t have to. It’s got a beautiful floral pattern, adorably puffy sleeves, the perfect a-line shape, and a comfy cotton...

That exquisite new children’s outfit? It had a past life as a men’s shirt.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

It’s been a while since we’ve found a label along the lines of Seven Smooches, a favorite indie designer who repurposes vintage clothing into stunning upcycled clothes for children and babies.  And now…well, found one! A great one. Enter...

Buildex Speed Machines: Cool building toys for kids who love their wheels

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

If you’re looking for a neat little birthday gift, or perhaps something unique for the Easter basket, check out the Buildex Speed Machine construction toy. Because not every kid wants just a bunny in her basket. These brightly colored, wooden-construction...

The most adorable spring clothes for kids + babies from Jacadi, plus a chance to win them, free.

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

After what seemed to be the winter that would never end, we’re all ready for warmer climes and adorable spring clothes for kids and babies. Which is one of the reasons we love partnering with Jacadi–they make it so easy to find  that very thing. (Well,...

Chimeras mix-and-match plush toys: Lend me a hand. And an ear. And a bat wing.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

If your kids are always drawing their own magical animals, these wacky and adorable Chimeras plush toys from Walrus Toys can bring their dreams to life in a way that doesn’t involve a trip to the Island of Dr. Moreau. When I was a kid, we had the Wuzzles, and we...