This Waldorf rainbow toy just needs a pot of gold
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, and long-lasting rainbow to...
Nagging is more fun with Tetris-shaped notes
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 Tetriminoes? It's true. The...
Serious scooter style with South African flair
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, you dress your kids in...
Clothes for kids, drawn by kids, helping kids. No kidding.
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 she decided she wanted to make...
Pamper the new mama in your life with Farmaesthetics luxe body care
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 pampering their tired bodies with...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with Lots of Socks
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 kids find the craziest socks...
Seventh Generation’s new baby products are eco-awesome
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 the shelves of my local...
The kids’ table is the place to be with Marimekko’s fun, fancy dishes
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 iconic bold prints that may be...
The write way to celebrate Pi Day
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 favorite mathematical constant. The...
4 Lucky Charms recipes for a magically delicious St. Patrick’s Day
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 person on the planet who...