A lucky charm we love for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

You know what they say: If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough. Yet on St. Patrick’s Day, we couldn’t resist posting about his adorable little wishbone lucky charm from one of our favorite indie jewelry companies, Julian...

Happy Year of the Monkey, baby. You’re intelligent, creative, and darnit, people like you!

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

Today starts the Lunar New Year, and lots of little Year of the Monkey babies are soon to be born. If not already. I’ve always loved Tree by Kerri Lee’s beautiful wooden birth year blocks, which a make sweet gift for a special little someone. Handcrafted...

Easy DIY ornaments for kids: 9 terrific ideas for turning those plain ornaments into something special

by Christina Refford | DIY

I have had such a great time this week looking for ideas for DIY ornaments for the kids. After all, one of my favorite parts about decorating for the holidays is seeing the Christmas tree ornaments my kids have made over the years and hey, we’re always open to...

7 unique nativity sets for families with young kids. So basically, not glass.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Now that it’s officially December, I will soon unpack and set up my childhood nativity set, even if our holidays are largely secular nowadays. However after three kids who turned my nativity into a sort of dollhouse toy each year, it’s time for me to...

Holding out for a custom handmade superhero doll.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

I’ve been searching for the perfect gift for my niece this Christmas. You know, the one that will make me the favorite aunt. (Kidding. Well, kind of.) As I was scouring Etsy, I found these adorable handmade superhero dolls at La Loba Studio, and I think they was...

Sponsored Message: Personalized books from I See Me! make very special gifts this holiday.

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

This is a sponsored message from I See Me! personalized books.   If you’re looking for a special, one-of-a-kind gift for your kids this holiday, check out I See Me! personalized books for kids. These award-winning books are a huge hit with children, because...

14 smart ways to get your young kids excited about reading this summer

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids, Tips + Tricks

As big-time book lovers here, we’ve learned that a love of reading is acquired and not something kids are necessarily born with, like the color of their eyes or their uncanny inability to sleep past 6 AM on a Saturday. So we love putting together tips for...

6 Tooth fairy gifts for kids getting ready to lose teeth faster than that little winged collector can keep up.

by Stephanie Slate | Art + Decor

You know that time your kid turns 6 (or 5 or 7) and suddenly they start losing a whole slew of teeth in what feels like five minutes? That’s what’s going on in my house right now, as my daughter yanks out tooth after tooth. Seriously, this kid is proactive...

New baby memory books for parents who find other baby books a little too traditional.

by Esther Chen | Baby

Being a parent definitely makes you realize how fast time flies by. Case in point: my baby girl, who I feel like I had yesterday, is almost ready for solids. Meanwhile, my nearly two-year-old son is spitting out new words every day. But when you’re running on...

Swell Forever takes personalized baby blankets to a whole new level.

by Kate Etue | Baby

This spring, two of my friends have had kid number four which as we all know, makes it a little tougher in the gift-giving department. What baby gift do you give to the veteran mom who has three of everything already? Think heirlooms and personalized gifts. (Unless of...