The coolest jewelry, bags and accessories of 2012: Editors Best of 2012
This year felt like an extra amazing year for discovering gorgeous jewelry, bags, and accessories that keep mamas feeling cool. (Even if we're just faking it.) Here, a few of our editors' very favorites of the year. And phew...it wasn't easy paring it down. So...
Rockin the winter white
I'm a sucker for winter white jewelry, because that whole no white after Labor Day thing? Bah. Not that you'll ever catch me in white pants (before or after Labor Day), but a bracelet like this one--totally. The White Beaded Bracelet from Etsy's By Jodi is made of a...
5 New Year’s Eve appetizers with cocktails and mocktails to match for a chic, family-friendly party
Whether you're cozying up with family or hosting a big New Year's party, New Year's Eve calls for party food that's easy, potentially kid-friendly, but also elegant for us cool parents. High maintenance? Nah. We've got New Year's Eve eats and drinks that hit all those...
The coolest kids toys of 2012: Editors Best of 2012
We love nothing more than finding toys for kids that are handmade, or at least, don't require an on and off switch and 300 batteries. Instead, our favorite toys of 2012 are all powered by the imaginations and little hands of kids. Liz LEGO Friends As one of the...
The coolest ways to decorate a kid’s room: Editors Best of 2012
Decorating the baby's room may be the most fun thing about being pregnant. (Unless you eat a lot of chocolate chip pancakes, which would make it a tie.) We had so much fun rounding up our picks for the coolest nursery and kids' room decor of 2012. Liz Aden + Anais...
The most fabulous New Year’s Cards on Etsy: long live the procrastinators!
By my calculations, we still have another two weeks or so to get our New Year's cards out. Now not only does sending New Year's cards buy us a little more time (and often some nifty sale prices), it avoids that question of what your diverse roster of friends and...
The coolest new baby gear: Editors Best of 2012
While our annual guide to the best baby shower gifts is always a smart place to search for the coolest baby gifts and gear, so many fabulous new gear essentials have come out in 2012 that we're excited to share some of our very favorites. Liz Bloom Zen Stroller When...
The coolest boys’ clothes and accessories: Editors Best of 2012:
Every time we hear a parent say, "We can't find cool clothes for boys," we say, "Visit Cool Mom Picks!" We like a challenge. However, it is getting easier each year, and it's fun finding the clothes that make our little fellows a little funkier. Liz Aven clothing If I...
The coolest girls’ clothes and accessories: Editors Best of 2012
Okay, so we moms of girls try to play it down, but we admit it can be pretty darn fun shopping for them. On the other hand, it can get a little harder as they get older and the designers want our kids to grow up faster than we'd like. So kudos to these brands which...
The coolest modern kids furniture: Editors Best of 2012
Finding modern kids' furniture has gotten so much easier in recent years (hooray!) that the only downside is having to choose what you want. And what you have room for. And what's worth the investment. Hopefully these picks of 2012 will help. Kristen: A desk that's...