This book belongs to…

This book belongs to…

With school starting soon–or for some it’s already started–books are being bought and soon, books will be lost. There’s nothing like a “this book belongs to…” label to make sure that the rightful owner remains the rightful...
It’s map time

It’s map time

My 5-year-old showed almost zero percent interest in maps until we went on vacation to a beach town. Suddenly, it was very important that she be the holder of the map at all times.It was ultimately a good thing, even if said map ended up covered in melted chocolate...
Shoes that grow with your baby. Really!

Shoes that grow with your baby. Really!

Don’t even get me started on the hassle of shoe shopping for kids. The second my son started walking last month, I knew we were in for a new pair of shoes every couple of months, just like I had done for his older brother. But then I discovered a new shoe brand...
Shoes of Prey – Shoegasm, defined

Shoes of Prey – Shoegasm, defined

Four words: design your own shoes.No, really. Choose the shape, the toe, the leather, the cloth, the bow. Everything. Just don’t blame us if you get addicted. Shoes of Prey is possibly the most magical shopping site I’ve visited in a while– because I...
5 cool personalized key chains for Father’s Day

5 cool personalized key chains for Father’s Day

Every time I see my father-in-law, he tells me how much he loves his Father’s Day gift from a few years back, a personalized key chain I had made for him from the kids. In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s his favorite gift of all time. If you’re...
DIY teacher gifts from the class? Reader Q+A

DIY teacher gifts from the class? Reader Q+A

Help! We are trying to come up with an end of year DIY teacher gift from the whole classroom for our kindergarten teacher. Something every kid can participate in but won’t require too much work from the parents. I know Cool Mom Picks will have great ideas. Thank...