by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Nothing like a holiday to make me feel like the harried mom buying last-minute decorations that probably aren’t even worth saving for next year. That’s just bad for my wallet and bad for the earth. So this Easter, I’m ahead of the game, thanks to the...
by Betsy | Random Coolness
I’m what you would call a dog person. How could I not be when it comes to these adorable plush sausage dogs over at British etsy shop alice apple? These amazing stuffed animals, with their funky, retro fabrics, will stand out amongst any kid’s menagerie of...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Babies these days have expensive taste. They’ve got designer shoes before they can walk in them and name brand clothes before they’re able to put them on themselves. But while they might not be quite off the boob and onto unagi just yet, you can...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
We’re so sad to get word this week that two of our favorite web shops are shutting their doors. On the upside: Deep discounts for you.Brittain’s Betty Joy, one of our favorite stops for fun little handmade gifties is selling all of their accessories,...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
It sort of pains me that my kids will probably not grow up to the zipping of the sweater and the tossing of the shoes that made Mr. Rogers so endearing. But thanks to reruns, CD compilations, and toys, like these awesome wooden blocks from Holgate Toys, Mr....
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
With three kids, I’ve got to have toys up my sleeve any time we head out or risk the consequences–or better, bring along a fabulous Discovery Tote from Helicopter Studios.Artist and mom Shannon Duffy originally created these imagination inspiring totes for...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
I wish I were one of those crafty types who could look at an old sweater and see more than a Goodwill deduction. If you’re Viola Hale of Viola Studio, you imagine adorable stuffed animals including elephants, puppies, pigs, and even a moose made out of cuddly...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Okay, we’ll stop soon with all the Obama keepsakes. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t share with you this very cool President Obama Air Force One wooden toy plane that we just discovered at Wooden Toddler Toys. It’s US-made, of course, from safe...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Leave it to the darn CPSIA to help us discover a ton of wonderful artisans thinking about calling it quits on February 10th thanks to the new toy testing regulations.Such is the case for Kristen Dirmeier, musician and artist, who hand creates the most adorable stuffed...