Who knew T-Rex was so tasty?
Back in the Crumbtaceous period, dinosaurs roamed the earth, devouring each other with glasses of milk and falling into the La Brea Chocolate Pits. Okay, kidding. But we are really excited about these 3-D dinosaur cookie cutters. Making creatures with 3-D Dinosaur...
Winter Water Factory kids and baby clothes: one more reason to look forward to spring
While we're still walking around our neighborhood, keeping our eyes out for surprise ice slicks and avoiding the yellow snow, spring is officially only one month away. Whoo! As the gorgeous new spring/summer styles for kids start flooding the racks, there's so much to...
Honoring Black History Month with poetry
In honor of Black History Month, I've started sharing a beautifully illustrated new book with my kids that introduces them to 200 years of poetry from some of the most influential African-American poets. Even more than a history book, these words will paint a picture...
What if LEGO pieces were made of wood?
It's hard to imagine a world without little plastic bricks, especially if you have a kid who's obsessed. But what if LEGO were made of wood? The cool part is that they actually exist. And they're compatible with the original bricks too. Japanese firm Mokurokku has...
Bring on spring with these cool new stroller shades from Bugaboo
We're almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn't mean I don't have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they've really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear essential for parents. The next...
A book to help kids look at the Presidents in a whole new way
My kids can remember who was the first president, who ended slavery, and who was president during the Great Depression. But there are so many other great stories and interesting personality quirks about these leaders of our nation; the challenge is how to remember...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here, just a few of our favorite tech picks of the last week on Cool Mom Tech, just in case you missed them. 1. With cold season here, here's how to de-germ your tech, safely. It's easier (and cheaper) than you think. 2. Awesome, affordable gadgets, that can make a...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Embroidered heart handmade card
Last up in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series, here's an embroidered heart handmade card that your kids can easily sew and send, created by Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte and brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and its new limited-edition Sealed...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Secret code Braille handmade card
We love Valentine's Day cards you can make yourself, and up next in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series that's brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and its new limited-edition Sealed with Love stamp, here's a DIY secret code braille card that your kids...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Keepsake handmade handprint card
When it comes to Valentine's Day cards, we think the best ones are those handmade by our kids. So how exciting that we teamed up with Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte (love her!) in a DIY Valentine's Day craft video series brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service...