New monogrammed baby shoes from Robeez. This time it’s personal.

by Stephanie Mayers | Kid Style

They say it’s all in a name and the name here is your own kid’s. Well, that plus Robeez. As long time fans of the baby shoe brand that rose from start-up to Stride-Rite, it’s no surprise that we are all ogling over their perfectly adorable...

Custom dolls from your kids’ drawings. Now that’s a keepsake.

by PJ Feinstein | Toys + Playthings

My three-year-old son brings artwork home from nursery school by the armful — if you consider a couple of paint drops on construction paper to be art, that is. Every so often, however, he creates something that actually resembles a person, place, or thing, and I...

The Valentines gift for the romantic with a naughty streak

by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day

A little secret about me: I am a serious romantic. I’d always rather get a heartfelt card for Valentine’s Day–or any day, really–than even a box of fancy chocolates or some sexy lingerie. But if you’re looking for a cool Valentine’s...

Personalized growth charts for kids from Tinyme: Oh the cuteness.

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

Before you start making more pencil marks on the wall, remember this: Long after the crib is gone and the tiny toddler shoes are replaced by giant adult-size sneakers, that growth chart you started oh-so-many years ago may be something you want to keep. So choose...

11 ideas for end-of-year family photo books to make them even more special

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We are the first to admit that we get so caught up in getting gifts for others (and recommending them for you all!) that sometimes, we forget to devote the time to our own memory-making keepsake gifts. One great idea that Kristen puts to use every year: once the...

Great handmade craft gifts that kids can make themselves

by Kate Etue | DIY

We are always pinning DIY projects that kids can actually do (with maybe just a little help here and there, of course) on our Printables+DIY Pinterest board.  When it comes to getting gifts from my kids, I always love the handmade ones the best. It doesn’t...

Keepsake lockets from With You come with more than just a sentimental photo

by Kate Etue | Fashion

The first thing I notice about the keepsake lockets from the brand new company, With You, is how pretty and sweet they are—in fact, we listed them as one of our holiday gift ideas for a special mother-in-law or grandmother in our gift guide this year. But I’m...

This is your brain on embroidery hoop art

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I think I’ve found the perfect Christmas gift for my much cooler younger sister (shh, don’t tell). While we have tons of ideas for fun and irreverent best friend gifts, I’m excited about the embroidery hoop art over at Merriweather Council’s...

10 cool custom photo gifts for the holidays

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

If your kids are like mine, it’s no small feat to actually get one fabulous, shareable photo of them. So when I have a perfect one, I love looking at ways to incorporate it into great custom photo gifts for people on my list I know will appreciate it (hello,...

Adorable personalized wooden ornaments for kids who wants to see their own names on the tree. That’s, all of them.

by Stephanie Slate | Uncategorized

Every Christmas, one of my kids’ favorite things to do is reminisce about each ornament as we hang it on the tree. Sure, it takes us a long time to get the whole thing decorated, but we love trying to remember the story behind each one, and some of the most...