by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
We make plenty of jokes around here about the “Martha Moms,” mainly because in our heart of hearts, we wish we could count ourselves among those crafty mamas who hand appliqué their children’s sippy cups and make their own compact fluorescent...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
When I first got the email that the three Charlie Brown holiday movies were coming out in a deluxe DVD set, I nearly deleted it, because well, everyone knows about Charlie Brown, right? But then I remembered that every year I wait for the movies to come on so I can...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
The very same week I got a note from our preschool teachers begging the parents to keep the dreaded Crocs off of children’s feet I’ve discovered that it’s still okay to send them to synagogue with Crocs on their head.Well actually not really Crocs,...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Not every mom is a fan of doling out the high fructose corn syrup or imitation chocolate treats on Easter. It doesn’t make you a Sanctimommy – just a little more responsible than those of us who keep the crap around the house as an excuse to eat it...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
My mother was notorious for putting together a healthy Easter basket – animal crackers, pretzel sticks, and carob balls. Ick. While my two little ones most certainly do not need any more opportunities to ingest sweets, I also don’t...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
If the sigOth skipped the flowers this year and came home with a permanent heart on his arm with my name in it, well I’d just be tickled. But since the bicep is already claimed by the outdated tribal armband (yeah, he regrets it) I’d be satisfied enough...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day is the kind of holiday that challenges progress. In other words, Snoopy is about the most cutting edge character I like on my cards. When there are so many beautiful, vintage-y, lacey tokens of the day to be found, it’s hard to succumb to...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Let’s face it, the last thing I want to be doing February 14 is baking cookies. Especially now that we’ve discovered the adorable Sweet Lil’ Gems Valentine cookies, available exclusively at Tiny McSmall. Bakers Lisa and Margie make each tin of eleven...
by Cool Mom Team | Valentine's Day
I know a few moms who think that Valentine’s day is strictly for adult-sized people. But knowing how much my toddler adores holidays, there’s no way I could leave her out entirely while her dad and I pop the Moet and scarf down truffles. If...
