Not Parent Approved: Like Cards Against Humanity…for kids.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

With the massive popularity of Cards Against Humanity, it was only a matter of time before someone created a G-rated (ok, G-rated-ish) adaptation that pays homage to its irreverent mastery. Enter Not Parent Approved, a truly hilarious, very clever family card game...

Gorgeous pajamas by Sudara that help women in India find safe, sustainable work.

by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion, Doing Good

I may be the only person I know who gets excited about daylight savings time because the earlier sunset gives me an excuse to slip into something soft and forgiving for many more hours of the day. Oh yeah, and being pregnant hasn’t helped with this habit, at...

We’re in love with these Rookie Humans crib sheets for amazing naptime instagrams without all the effort.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

If you follow the magical baby portraits at Wengenn in Wonderland or the instagram glory of Laura Izumikawa, you know that naptime photography is no joke. I’m mesmerized by the way these moms create whimsical worlds for their babies and keep them peacefully...

Send some pampering to a mama-to-be with The Stork Bag subscription service

by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Finally escaping the morning sickness and extreme fatigue routine of the first trimester of my pregnancy has been a big reward in and of itself. And while I’m finding the second trimester and its nesting phase to be so much more enjoyable, it too brings its own...

The Girly Girl Doll Company: Redefining what it means to be girly.

by Kate Etue | Kids

My daughter isn’t what you’d typically call a “girly girl.” Her favorite clothes are athletic wear and she can hold her own (and then some) with the neighborhood boys in a game of flag football. But she still loves to dress up and has a...

Stunning Native American bracelets that do more than dress up an outfit

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Recently, I had the joy of attending the annual Martha Stewart American Made event, or what I think of as Cool Mom Picks gift guide central. Truly, it’s always a joy to discover amazing new makers and other small businesses (a few are on the @coolmompicks...

Plum Print will digitize your kid’s artwork and turn it into keepsakes you’ll love. Hooray for custom holiday gifts!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

We all have talented spawn, which means we all have an old box stuffed full of artwork or a tower of papers threatening to flood the closet. And, we’ve been (and still are!) big fans of services that allow you to take photos of doodles and drawings and turn them...

Are we excited about the newest Mo Willems’ book, Nanette’s Baguette? You bet!

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

For those of you still mourning the final installment of Elephant and Piggie, there’s good news. Mo Willems has delivered to us a new heroine who’s equally lovable. His newest children’s book Nanette’s Baguette follows Nanette as she embarks on...

Just Like Me: A book subscription box created for children of color who want to see themselves in the books they read, too.

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

I did the research, and in 2013, out of 3,200 children’s books published, only 93 featured African American characters. Sadly, that’s even more than I had expected. And the numbers aren’t much better for other races and ethnicities. Thankfully, campaigns...

Crafting with Feminism: Smashing the patriarchy with a hot glue gun.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids, DIY

My daughter is 10 and already bemoaning her leg hair and asking why the boy who used to be her friend now teases her mercilessly. No wonder she gravitated toward a fabulous new book the moment it landed in our mailbox. Crafting with Feminism by noted geek and author...