Navajo-inspired accessories with a modern twist: this fall’s big trend

by Kate Etue | Fashion

This fall we’re loving the patterns and details in fashion inspired by iconic Navajo art and textures and those that bring to life other tribal imagery. Leather, turquoise, feathers, fringe and those bold geometric patterns are statements that can work for...

Funny coffee mugs for caffeine junkies. You know who you are.

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

Considering how much our Facebook fans loved this hilarious coffee drinkers t-shirt, we couldn’t help but share this hilarious coffee mug we found at AvenueBlue on Etsy. I’m sorry for what I said before I had my coffee.  Now if that’s not the truth,...

Cool journals from ecojot that get inspirational but not sappy. Just how we like it.

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

I used to be a journal junkie, until time and obligations got in the way of collecting my deep thoughts and poetry on paper. So I can see why our Cool Mom Tech team is going nuts for the new ecojot Connect journals which let you turn your grocery lists and inspiring...

Handcrafted leather bags as gorgeous as those from any big name designer

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I love designer bags from big names, don’t get me wrong. But there’s also just something awesome about handcrafted bags from indie designers and smaller names, especially when they are as modern, sophisticated, and hot (did I mention hot?) as the ones at...

Perfect, perfectly cool hostess gifts from Elizabeth Benotti

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

I find it’s always a good idea to have a few nice hostess gifts stashed away in the hall closet in case of  last-minute dinner party invitations or weekend plans. I do this with kids’ birthday presents too, and it makes life so much easier. We’ve...

Moody Mamas: Natural skin care for moody skin and picky mamas

by Delilah S. Dawson | Beauty + Cosmetics

Summer is all about hydration. Speaking of which, have you seen our recipes for awesome summer milkshakes? Okay, so maybe that’s more indulgence than natural solution, but we like fixes that work on a lot of levels. Like Moody Sisters Natural Skincare, which is...

Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup. Not the contradiction it seems to be.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It’s the oldest joke in the world that we spend so much time looking makeup that makes you look like you’re not wearing any, but that’s exactly what Dr. Perricone is going for with the new Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup collection. The brand makes...

Pretty leather summer totes, now made in the U.S.A.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

It’s no secret that I’ve got an obsession with bags, so when I saw these leather summer totes from CMP fave Ellington (so pretty!) the only question in my mind was which color to get.   I really love that Ellington took their popular classic totes and...

A whoopie pie recipe to die for, or a way to have them delivered if you’re not up to the task.

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

First it was cupcakes, then Rice Krispies treats and donuts, too. Next up on my approved-dessert-trends roster: whoopie pies. Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to get in on this trend and Batter & Cream, an online specialty whoopie pie bakery, makes it easy...

Recycled book journals are utterly cool, even if they’re older than Grandpa

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Adults

I love when vintage books are given new life, and I found that very thing in these gorgeous handmade recycled book journals from Renovated Books on Etsy. They’re made by carefully pulling apart old and rare books and recombining them with 70 pages of fresh,...