by Lexi Petronis | Books for Kids
Let’s be real: a lot of old-school nursery rhymes need some updating. Have you ever really listened to “Billy Boy?” (Hey, guy, she is a young thing and cannot leave her mother. Back off!)The world is simply a different place than when Mother...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings
Writing about big, fuzzy balls makes me think of that Schweddy Balls sketch on Saturday Night Live. Except these balls aren’t salty and nutty and made by Alec Baldwin. No, they’re gorgeous and made of recycled sweaters or fleece and soft as the dickens. I...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
My son, like so many kids, has a thing for robots, but the first few realistic robot toys he received were greeted with suspicion and trepidation: Why are those eyes blinking? and—ack!—will it talk at night when I’m in bed?!? So, both he and I were...
by Lexi Petronis | Helpful Services
I’m in a period of mega-emotion when it comes to the idea that my almost 4-year-old and about-to-be-1-year-old are past the wee little onesies. Every weekend, I sit down with a pile of old clothes from the garage–which is rapidly turning into a baby...
by Barbara | Books for Kids
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new book weaves together all the intricate threads –biology, climate, culture, economics, evolution, food, history, and politic — that combined, makes up the rich tapestry of our world. And it does so...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
When we bought our first crib, we listened to everyone who told us to make sure to get one that converts to a toddler bed. But then we had another kid who needed that crib, so we still ended up getting a toddler bed anyway. Truth be told, our kid never liked the thing...
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...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor
What time is it when the little hand is pointing to the chocolate cupcake and the big hand is pointing to the cherry-topped vanilla?Who cares? It’s a cupcake clock that you (or your kids) can color with crayons! In a world dominated by singing, dancing,...
