cuddle + kind: The new handknit dolls good at snuggling, playing, and feeding kids in need

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We love companies that help us do a little extra good when we purchase their products, like TOMS shoes and Bears for Humanity and Mitscoots Socks which each have “buy one, give one” business models. And now we’ve discovered a line of adorable new...

8 awesome diaper bags and totes that give back to other mothers

by Kate Etue | Baby, Fashion

The most essential (or at least the most fun) part of your new-mom gear collection just may be a great diaper bag. Since you’ll have it with you all the time, you want it to be well made, look great, and let you find that paci immediately when your baby starts...

The best of the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Finalists: An admittedly abbreviated list.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Once again, Martha Stewart has announced her American Made competition finalists and I always love supporting them. It’s such a great platform for smaller, indie makers to get more exposure, especially those producing wonderful products right here in the U.S....

The coolest backpacks for kids who carry more than a change of clothes | Back to school 2015

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

We’ve already shared our picks for this year’s coolest preschool backpacks in our Back to School Guide, but now we’ve got you covered for backpacks for big kids too. Older kids, tweens and teens, as you probably know, have slightly more sophisticated...

FashionABLE rocks fall with big style that gives back to women in a big way

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

While I may still be desperately combing the summer sales racks for swimsuits that fit my girls, I’ve also got an eye toward fall fashion, and I am so happy that CMP beloved maker, fashionABLE, has extended their line of wearable scarves into more fall-weight...

Our favorite Tea Collection spring/summer clothing for kids: Exploring the colors and patterns of India without a passport

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

From Eat, Pray, Love to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, we’ve been enamored with the colors and textures of India for a while now. And now Tea Collection (we just can’t quit you, Tea!)  has us obsessing once again with their spring/summer collection of...

Change for Good: Helping new moms in need is as easy as a diaper change.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I found out today that 30 percent of moms living below the poverty line can’t afford the diapers they need for their babies. As in, sometimes their kids have to wear the same diaper all day long because that’s all they have. I shouldn’t be entirely...

Making mom queen for a day. At least in her bathroom.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

There are plenty of online retailers (and PR emails in our inbox) declaring, “Find your mom the perfect gift this Mother’s Day!” Turns out they’re talking everything from hair color to bathing suits. But one site that I think totally delivers...

Wearing your baby with even more style, thanks to 4 cool baby carriers.

by Julie | Baby

One of the main reasons I always loved babywearing — besides having both hands free, which is the clear winner — is that cool baby carriers can be a stylish way for new moms to accessorize, especially when we’re not always feeling so fabulous in our...

11 cool career t-shirts for girls who don’t need reminders that they can do anything

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

Shopping for t-shirts for my 7-year-old daughter this week, I can’t believe I’m still seeing so many with slogans like I’m so fancy!, Me, my selfie, and I, and—worst of all—Boy magnet. Oof. Why? The last thing I want is for my smart-as-a-whip girl to...