by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings
We’ve seen quite a few “party in a box” type services. A few are good, but most of them seem like you’re paying for someone else to go down to Target and grab a bunch of matching paper plates and streamers. I feel like if you’re going to...
by Cool Mom Staff | Random Coolness
Yes, I know that you can use a Sharpie to scribble kids’ names on their drink cups at birthday parties. But for a more stylish option, consider the reusable drink stickers from clinQs.My favorites for kids are the colorful Happy Birthday stickers that can keep...
by Christina Refford | DIY
One of my kids thinks that Mickey Mouse is a horror figure, so I’ve learned to keep our Halloween “unscawy.” Instead of settling for whatever I can find in the big box stores, I get to look so put together by downloading CMP fave...
by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas
It didn’t take me too long to learn that younger kids are pretty much scared out of their wits by a lot of the costumes and decorations that are par for the course on Halloween. Forget bloody eyeballs or Scream masks — even the giant inflatable Shrek...
by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks
I am a total Halloween loving dork, and if I had more hours in my day, I’d be That Mom who does the whole crazy haunted house thing, throws the awesome costume party, and gives out the best candy. I’d also be the mom who gets my you know what together in...
by Mir | Cards + Stationery
Why give a goodie bag full of useless plastic toys that will break five minutes after you give them out, when for the same price you could give each party attendee three sheets of personalized stickers that go with your party’s theme? At least that’s how I...
by Cool Mom Staff | Kid Fashion
In an effort to spend less on disposable birthday party supplies, I’m loving so many of the beautiful crowns and princess hats I keep discovering. The latest: this handmade kids’ wool felt crown from Asheville designer Liz Stiglets of Cozy Blue. I love the...