The perfect Mother’s Day: French toast, bacon and just the right card

by Elizabeth | Uncategorized

Now that I’m a mom myself, I realize that Mother’s Day is not just about getting breakfast in bed (not that I would turn that down) or a day off from housework (also, sounds awesome). Rather, I want to do something to honor my mom for all her hard work and...

Popsicles without the sugar or HFCS

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

With the weather getting warmer, the big treat around our house is popsicles. Sometimes we make our own and other times, I’ll splurge on the fruit juice-only ones from our supermarket, even though I know they’re loaded with sugar. But now I’ve found...

Thought you could never afford to be an art collector? Think again with Exhibition A.

by Betsy | Uncategorized

I’m a big fan of all the members-only online shopping sites. I’ve bought many outfits, handbags and even a vacation through them, but now I can expand my shopping arena to the world of art. Real art. As in, by real artists. And the best part is, it...

ReCrib – Discount baby gear from brands that simply don’t discount

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

I’ve often said to new mom friends that if I had to do it over, I’d have spent less on the crib. Not that I didn’t adore our crib for the four years that we used it; but there has to be a better way than shelling out a fortune, even for those of us...

This Easter, it’s all about the Pink Chickens

by Lexi Petronis | Kid Style

Around Easter, little girls’ outfits at the boutiques can start looking a bit fancy-pantsy. Patent leather and pressed ruffles are all well and good, but the baby girls I know have usually preferred something a bit softer. And sassier. Hopefully the Easter...

Heartsy – like Etsy and Groupon had a thousand adorable babies and then I went broke

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

I’ve got one word for you: Heartsy.Oh, and a few more words: Etsy, like Groupon, and huge discounts on awesome handmade stuff.Sold, right? It’s called Heartsy, and you get the picture. You give Heartsy your email. Every day, they send you one outrageously...

Pink cadillac? Try pink race car.

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

My love runs deep for Green Toys and for good reason. Their sturdy, inviting toys made from recycled milk jugs never fail to make my kids squeal with delight. But the new addition to their line has me as happy as it does my kids.[don’t miss a great offer after...

Orange you glad spring is here?

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

What is it about orange on children that just makes me feel happy? It’s so springy and bright and optimistic–although of course, I look terrible in it myself. Wah. I love what one of my favorite small designers, Beth Miles of Ses Petites Mains, is doing...

A Swedish sale on kids clothes as good as their meatballs

by Betsy | Uncategorized

Man those Swedes are stellar when it comes to bringing beautiful design to the masses. We’ve long been fans of Vyssan Lull, an online purveyor of gorgeous, cheerful and eco-friendly kid’s clothing with style to spare. And even more so, now that...

A ride on toy that the non-riders can love too.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I’ve found the degree to which children love ride-on toys seems to be in inverse proportion to how ugly they look in your living room. Cute sleek and modern? Eh. Big, shiny and plastic? Home run! But now there’s one that my kids will love just as much as...