When I saw College Humor's "fake" trailer for a live-action Dora the Explorer movie , I joined the chorus of voices across the internet begging that this hilarious two-minute trailer be made into a real movie. And that wish has come true…
Easter always signifies for me the start of the spring season, even when there is still snow on the ground in New England. It's time to lighten up, and I've found some great picks for both boys and girls from some of our favorite online …
It's almost spring. Almost. That's what I tell myself as I pull on knee-high socks, boots, and a coat. I'm not ready for full-on pastels, but these gorgeous, block-printed scarves are a great way to dip a toe into the bright, carefree co…
The state of education in the US has been top of mind ever since having children, as I'm sure it is for so many of us parents. And now there's a really important documentary I sincerely hope you'll take a look at if you care about oh, th…
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal is on a tear with her awesome children's books, and her latest is no exception. I Scream, Ice Cream: A Book of Wordles is so much fun if you've got kids, like mine, obsessed with wordplay and homophones. (Not …
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids . It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for…
I am obsessed with Vespa scooters. I mean, seriously, what could be better than hopping onto a scooter and zipping off into the sunset in some gorgeous foreign land? But what do you do if (like me) you can't afford your scooter fix? Well…
It's St. Patrick's Day and that means it's time to put green food coloring in the pancakes, the mashed potatoes, and the toilet. What, your leprechauns don't tinkle in the potty as they hunt for gold? But if you'd like a pretty, sturdy, …
Square sticky notes are so boring. It's much more fun to use these oh-so-familiar shapes, humming Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as you write out a reminder to take out the garbage . Did you know that the blocks used in Tetris are called …
We love to bring you great picks with a great story, and this one hits home on a lot of levels . Here's how one little girl is making the world a better place through clothes designed by kids, for kids. Bethany Sawyer was only five when …
New mothers are a special breed and require a special regimen. On the feeding front? Give them whatever they want and back away slowly, telling them how beautiful they are. And when it comes to caring for them, you can't go wrong pamperi…
This Thursday, March 21st, we'd like you to help raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day, not by making a donation to research (although that's always nice), or signing a petition, or running a 5K. Instead, we ask that you and the …
Long before I had kids, I was buying Seventh Generation products to clean my little apartment. I liked their earth-friendly business practices , their mindful selection of ingredients, and the fact that I could grab what I needed from th…
I love using colorful matching dish sets for my kids' snacks and meals. Not to mention, I swear it makes my kids eat better. And now, there's a new line of children's dinnerware from Marimekko--yes, the design house responsible for the i…
Ok, so there's actually no wrong way to celebrate Pi Day, which is today, 3.14. (Get it?) But this option is inexpensive, functional, and calorie-free. Plus, it can help your kids learn more than the first three digits of everyone's favo…
While I've been known to consume a whole flock of marshmallowy Peeps in one sitting, I'm not as eager to see what happens to my kids when they're all hopped up on the sugary treats. So this Easter, I think I'll tuck a different kind of P…
Spring sunshine and open windows are wonderful...until we suddenly see the dirt and cobwebs that have been comfortably lurking in corners all winter. Here are some of our favorite ways to handle spring cleaning safely, especially when we…
I've been carrying a deep dark secret since childhood (and yes, Cool Moms, I'm revealing myself here and now): this organic mama has a weakness for sugary cereals. I cannot be left alone with a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I'm the one p…
Beautiful style, quality European materials, and adorable sweetness, all in one shoe for babies, toddlers, little girls, and tweens? We heart that! We're smitten with these lovely Heart Ballerina shoes from Chloe In Style. Available in s…
I'm a big fan of everything from Strange Birdy Studios, so I was excited to hear that they've expanded their My First Year Poster range to include some gorgeous limited edition colors, as well as a customized version. There are five new …
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, I scour my closet for something--anything--green, and end up with the same sad sweater. Though this year, with emerald green a Pantone Color of Spring 2013, I'm seeing lots of gorgeous wearables that I ca…
Spring is coming (can you feel it? I can feel it!) which means facing the reality that when the kids' snow boots go to the back of the closet, last year's sneakers and shoes may not make it to see the first crocus. Darn those growing fee…
I enjoy decorating Easter eggs with the kids so much, I don't even mind the food-coloring-dyed fingers we all end up with by the end. But for kids with an egg allergy or who follow a vegan diet, this is one annual tradition that they've …
We love it when geek goes chic. These gorgeous posters are a great way to bring your obsession with Doctor Who to the walls with style. Whichever Doctor is your favorite--I'm a David Tennant girl myself--it can be hard to find geeky post…
