by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
In a house full of girls, my son is used to playing with pink ponies and pretty castles. Really, I’m all for it. But it is nice to find pretend play toys that are a little more gender neutral too. The eco-friendly castle tower from Imagination Box Co is a little...
by Mir | Cards + Stationery
It’s unlikely that you need to let anyone know that the stagecoach is likely to be late or that there’s trouble at the train depot, but why should that stop you from adding a vintage twist to that special message? If you go to Telegram Stop, for under $6...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
When I saw these LEGO Man crayons. I fell in love. I’m not sure what to do with them exactly, but that’s never stopped me from loving an item (or some men) before. I’m thinking party favors, a new big brother/sister gift for a toddler, stocking...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery
I think I’ve discovered party favor central. And much to my delight, it’s not in a mall or a half-abandoned shopping center, which is where those party favor stores seem to be in New York. In fact, this little party supply shop is not even in New York....
by Delilah S. Dawson | Party Ideas
My daughter’s fourth birthday is coming up, and I spend a good bit of time daydreaming of mastering fondant, hand calligraphing creamy envelopes, and crafting a birthday banner in lovely watercolor washes over newspaper. Ha freakin’ ha. Instead,...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Call me sappy but I love the idea of getting all festive for the Fourth of July. And I really love the idea of doing it in a way that doesn’t involve my children blowing something up. So sign me up for giant watermelon slices, sparklers on the cupcakes, and this...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Party Ideas
Let’s face it: no one’s ever going to say, “Whoopee, a cello bag of Jordan almonds!” It’s just not in our DNA. And yet we feel the primal call to give cutesy favors out at at baby showers.( I once painted twelve identical paintings in one...
by Christina Refford | DIY
We’re sure you’re all set for tomorrow, but if you are still looking for a way to wow dad when he first stumbles down the stairs for breakfast, check out the awesome free printable banner that you can have ready and hanging before the coffee is finished...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
With my daughter’s birthday coming up, I’ve got party decor on the brain. (Expect more on these pages in the coming weeks!) So when I saw these awesome beach ball decorations made out of waxed Japanese washi paper I went oooohh…You just blow...
