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...
One seriously sweet NYC boutique (and you can shop from your couch)
On my now frequent visits to Manhattan, I've become smitten with many adorable kids' boutiques that I'm unable to share with you (boo!) since they don't yet have online stores. But that's not the case with this lovely shop, which just launched a new online shop...
Chalk on the walls? Go ahead, kids!
I really love the idea of chalkboard paint, but I'll be honest that I'm not a fan of dark walls, particularly in my house that's not well lit to begin with. But white chalkboard paint? I'm crushing hard. These days, Benjamin Moore is offering chalkboard paint in a...
PEG + CAT adds up to a fun, smart math-based series for preschoolers
If you're waking up this Monday morning with a busy preschooler to entertain, we've got some good news for you: PBS Kids has added a smart new show to their roster that isn't just adorable to watch, but also will feed those growing brains with some fun math concepts...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our coolest picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. We're digging this cool app from one of our favorite celebrity dads. Take a peek to see who paid us a visit this week! 2. This is a must-read: 4 apps kids are using that parents...