The impressive genes of super crafters
I am so inspired looking at the finalists of the Handmade Charlotte Family Craft Challenge, mainly because I would never in a milion years come up with any of them. Or, I might, but they'd never come out this amazing. The fun part is you can click over...
Smart tees for girls, to celebrate today’s International Day of the Girl Child
Now in its second year, today's International Day of the Girl Child was created by the United Nations to bring light to the special challenges and inequalities girls face around the world. We especially love this year's theme which focuses on innovations in education...
Woodland critters invade your child’s bedroom. No exterminator needed.
Whether you need a snuggly pal for that first camping trip or the perfect prop for colorful fall family photos, we just can't leaf this Etsy shop alone. We seriously want to snuggle all the critters in the Savage Seeds shop on Etsy, also home of this...
Fall nail trends: Grey and pink are gorgeously in season
If the living is easy in the summertime, autumn calls for a bit more sophistication in the nail polish department. I'm pretty low-maintenance with my beauty routine, but in the fall I make a weekly effort with my manicure. And my favorite colors for the fall are as...
Chevrons: Yep, still in.
Winter is just around the corner whether we like it or not, and with the chilly weather comes all of those extra layers for baby (and the extra hours to get out the door!). When it comes to combining style with warmth for the littlest ones, no one does it better than...
Six of the very coolest Halloween party snacks, no hard work required
The ever-growing lead time on holiday marketing can be overwhelming. I'm really not ready to think about Hanukkah or Christmas. But Halloween? That's a different story. Especially Halloween party snacks. Bring it on! We've already had a Halloween party (no joke) and...
DIY handmade cards, just a stamp and ink pad away
I really love the idea of making my own greeting cards, but the time and skill involved have always seemed way beyond what I am capable of, especially for card designs that suit my taste and style. Not anymore, thanks to these cool, so-not-your-grandmother's handmade...
A monstrously fun activity book, just in time for Halloween
My kids have always preferred "open-ended" coloring-and-activity books like Fotoplay! or Let's Make Some Great Art over ones that ask them to just stay within the lines. So it's no wonder they're roaring for an imaginative new kids' activity book that is...
The 5 best slings and baby carriers in honor of National Babywearing Week. (Though for us, every week is babywearing week.)
The Cool Moms agree: babywearing using a sling or baby carrier can be a real sanity saver and a great way to bond with your baby--and hey, maybe get some exercise or, you know, go out in the world. In honor of National Babywearing Week this week, here's my picks for...
From bridges to bicycles, we’ve found the best collection of bookends ever
There's no excuse in the world for boring bookends. And this shop is the end-all, be-all of bookends, with everything from animals to plants to robots. Design Atelier Article is a Ukrainian artisan duo that creates super cool minimalist bookends in laser-cut...