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Tons of easy pirate party ideas, because every day should be Talk Like a Pirate Day.

There is never a bad time to throw a pirate themed party and look for cool pirate party ideas. Of course there’s always Halloween — and then today’s Talk Like a Pirate Day. (One of our favorites!) But it’s a cool birthday party theme all on its...

One-of-a-kind, handmade wool slippers for baby that are beyond adorable.

by Christina Refford | Baby, Kid Fashion

As cute as those little baby fingers and toes are, winter is coming, and it’s time for all those digits to go under wraps. If you’re looking to keep your little ones snug and warm in something really special, you’ve got to check out the eco-friendly...

Props in a Box: The gift box that turns dress-up time into an exercise in filmmaking.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Even though Halloween is long over, my kids are still running around in costumes most days, as they’ll continue to do. It’s fun to see the stories they come up with when they dig through our dress-up box — like when Cruella deVille and an astronaut...

10 of the cutest pirate gifts for kids because, argggg it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Avast, me hearties, it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day. And since this esteemed annual holiday falls on a Saturday this year, our kids can plunder the living room and giggle about the “poop deck” all day long without getting in trouble in the classroom. To...

14 smart ways to get your young kids excited about reading this summer

by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Kids, Tips + Tricks

As big-time book lovers here, we’ve learned that a love of reading is acquired and not something kids are necessarily born with, like the color of their eyes or their uncanny inability to sleep past 6 AM on a Saturday. So we love putting together tips for...

10 fantastic summer party themes for kids, and loads of inspiration to bring them to life.

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas

Oh, the joys of the summer birthday party when the nice weather means celebrating with friends out-of-doors. And whether this means gathering everyone into your backyard, meeting at the local park, or even taking over a quiet piece of sandy beach, we’ve put...

Talk Like a Pirate Day: Avast, me hearties, it’s time for the cutest pirate treasures for kids!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Ahoy mateys, it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day, one of our favorite should-be-a-real-holiday days of the year. And though my “pirate speak” is a little rusty, my ability to find some of the cutest and coolest pirate-related treasures is right on the mark....

We love this fresh, modern nursery print to Neverland and back

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Yup, we believe in fairies. Because we have a hardcore Peter Pan fan in the house. I can’t tell you how many times I have needed to tell my daughter that I needed a break from pretending to be Peter (she then suggests I be Captain Hook instead). When I found...

Throw an awesome birthday party for kids without a lick of planning

by Shari | Party Ideas

I’m all about at-home birthday parties for kids. Which is not to say that they don’t stress me out, because they totally stress me out. But the idea is so appealing and old-fashioned, isn’t it? You know, if someone else would do all the planning and...

Ding, dong, the witch is read: nifty 3D bookmarks

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Kids

Book lovers, we’ve come across some major cuteness for you. We think you and your Munchkins are going to go (winged) ape for these adorable 3D bookmarks. And if you’re not into The Wizard of Oz, they come in several other shapes, including pirates,...