by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Yes, there’s always that “Baby’s First Hanukkah” bib that you’ll use for 8 nights, max. But we dug to help find gift ideas for your baby’s first Hanukkah that are just a wee bit cooler than some of the others. Hebrew letter blocks...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
Don’t miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We’re always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it’s nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It’s also nice when we get to pass on big...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
Once you enter the land of American Girl, it’s not easy to come by real estate that can accommodate dolls of her stature. But we’ve found a doll house on the market that is just the right size for her and a couple of friends. And you won’t even need...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Storage + Organization
Relax, mamas: A toy chest doesn’t have to be built like a tank with solid wood and hand-hammered hinges and passed down for generations. Good news when you’re already experiencing sticker shock about that entire new nursery of yours. If you’re...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Featured Partner We all hope you’ll get out tomorrow (yes, tomorrow! Saturday Nov 9.) to support Neighborhood Toy Store Day, and find something on your holiday list right from your local businesses. Especially considering how much money that helps put right back...
by Stephanie Slate | Toys + Playthings
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys, but I find the prices haven’t decreased much. But CMP fave Skip...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
I’m always looking for cool ways to preserve my kids’ artwork. Sure, we’ve got plenty of it taped up in the kitchen, plus boxes of the really great stuff stored in the hall closet. But now my kids are going to be able to sleep with their favorite...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
My kids have always loved having a cozy, private nook to call their own. While a sheet draped over the dining room table can do the trick, I would prefer something that doesn’t interfere with every meal. Instead, check out some cool-looking play tents that are...
by Christina Refford | Uncategorized
Though candy and Halloween go hand-in-hand, there are plenty of non-sweet treats my kids would still love to find in their bags at the end of the night. And for kids with severe food allergies, I think it’s always a good idea to have a few food-free treats set...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
Got a dollhouse on someone’s holiday or birthday list? There’s an option you might not be aware of. Or maybe I am the only one in the world not aware of these cool houses, since they’ve been around for 65 years and keep coming up with really novel...