Avast ye scurvy neckwear!

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Right in time for Halloween, I stumbled upon this most adorable skull and crossbones scarf at Admiral Road, made out of the same soft, cozy fleece as their personalized fleece blankets. I can imagine that even the most difficult, scarf-eschewing kids wouldn’t...

Keeping her pants up while getting down

by Rita | Kid Style

My daughter’s going through a growth spurt, and any jeans without those little adjustable waist button-and-elastic dojobbies tend to sag to her rear’s danger zone without an actual belt. I’ve spent the past several weeks plying her with all the...

Invisibelt goes girly

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

We totally dug the Invisibelt when it first came out (seriously – half of our writers bought one and they all rave about it) because it lies flat and gets rid of that lumpy bumpy crazy stuff that goes on under your untucked shirt. And now, behold! For there is a...

String dolls give you magical powers! Like the power not to buy a new backpack for school this year.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

These days, not everyone wants (or needs) to spend money on a brand new backpack or lunchbox for the kids each school year. So I like the idea of finding those fun little doodads that help liven up backpacks and make them feel new again.If you’re looking for a...

Recession shopping tip: Last season it was new, this season it’s a sale

by Mir | School Gear

If you’ve been known to lust after designer backpacks and dream of sending your kid back to school in impeccable style, but can’t quite bring yourself to face the designer price tag, I have some great news. Now’s a great time to buy those gorgeous...

Easy peace-y

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

I think somewhere in my heart I’m a damn dirty hippie with all this suppressed nostalgia for the Woodstock era. Of course that would be the Pepsi commercial version of Woodstock, where all the guys are hot and shirtless, the tie-dyes are cute and clean, and the...

Blooming adorable

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I’ve suddenly become completely infatuated with bloomer sets this spring for dressing baby girls on special occasions, and at the top of my list is the gorgeous Petal V Dress from Go Gently Baby.I’d like to say I’m being practical by purchasing a...

Time to put away the snowman barettes and take out the florals

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Now that I have added another daughter to my brood, I have an extra excuse to shop for hair accessories. If I could, I’d go with absolutely every handmade girls’ hair clip from the amazing mom-owned Tiny Sweets. I know, I know. That doesn’t really...

Rick rack is back

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Even with the adjustable waistband pants, my skinny-minnie still needs some help to prevent the little plumber’s bottom, and Holly Stewart of Jane Edward makes belts that do just that. I admit that the sight of rick rack reminds me of the little pinafore dresses...

My little kittens have lost their mittens

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

It is four days before the official start of winter and we are already down one scarf, 1 1/2 pairs of gloves, and two hats. Some of them mine. While I’m reluctant to shell out big bucks on replacing them, I’m sort of having trouble resisting the warm,...