Cool journals from ecojot that get inspirational but not sappy. Just how we like it.

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

I used to be a journal junkie, until time and obligations got in the way of collecting my deep thoughts and poetry on paper. So I can see why our Cool Mom Tech team is going nuts for the new ecojot Connect journals which let you turn your grocery lists and inspiring...

Perfect, perfectly cool hostess gifts from Elizabeth Benotti

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

I find it’s always a good idea to have a few nice hostess gifts stashed away in the hall closet in case of  last-minute dinner party invitations or weekend plans. I do this with kids’ birthday presents too, and it makes life so much easier. We’ve...

Recycled book journals are utterly cool, even if they’re older than Grandpa

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Adults

I love when vintage books are given new life, and I found that very thing in these gorgeous handmade recycled book journals from Renovated Books on Etsy. They’re made by carefully pulling apart old and rare books and recombining them with 70 pages of fresh,...

12 terrific printable gift card holders for teachers that make that end-of-year gift more special.

by Christina Refford | DIY

I tend to give gift cards to my kids’ teachers at the end of the school year because it’s quick and easy, but I also like knowing that the recipient can use it to treat herself long after the kids have run off to summer. So I’ve searched high and low...

The ONE FashionABLE scarf: A cool accessory for a cause, but hurry!

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

As if I didn’t love FashionABLE enough, they’ve just collaborated with ONE.org to launch their limited edition ONE FashionABLE summer scarf and wow, is it gorgeous. Even better, the profits now help two great charitable organizations. I’m...

Our favorite DIY teacher gifts from the class that make a big impression.

by Kate Etue | DIY

We love teachers so much which is why we’re always excited to track down great ideas for teacher gifts from the class. After all, they give to our kids all day long without complaining (to us, anyway) about the runny noses they wipe, or the fifth round of lice...

Cool stencils for kids that make crafts you’ll actually want to keep.

by Kate Etue | DIY

So many times I’ve spent hours working on a craft with my kids, only to quietly throw it away after they go to bed. (Shh, don’t tell them.) Sometimes it’s more about the process than the end result around here–crafting for the sake of crafting....

9 easy ideas for handmade gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week or end of year teacher gifts from the kids.

by Christina Refford | DIY

We feel strongly that teachers deserve our appreciation each of the 180-or-so days that school is in session, though this week’s Teacher Appreciation Week gives us a good reason for our kids to tell their educators just how important they are. Especially during...

The new Project Kid craft book offers ideas beyond pasta necklaces. Hallelujah.

by Kate Etue | DIY

We are starting to get really excited about summer break around my house, but I know the inevitable chorus of We’re booorrred will start up before too long. Luckily, I am armed and ready with a copy of Project Kid, the new kid craft book by Amanda Kingloff,...

Personalized number jewelry from Julian & Co add up to perfect, times infinity.

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

We love artists who help you project your unique self in fabulous and affordable style. And for fabulous mom keepsake jewelry (or for any woman, really) we especially heart the creative selections from Julian and Co. We have fawned over their tiny monogrammed...