Judging a book by its cover
If you're a bibliophile like me, then you know that nothing smells as good as an old book. Age, ink, paper, maybe a dash of cracked leather cover. But we've discovered a gorgeous trio of classics with a redesign so spectacularly beautiful that... well... the new books...
A birthday banner that’s quite a hoot
We were so impressed with the gorgeous eco-friendly holiday cards from Night Owl Paper Goods last year that we ordered them for our own CMP contributors. So when I heard they added a few new items to their collection of goodies, I couldn't wait to take a peek. And...
DIY Babywearing Halloween costumes for new parents in slings: Sling or treat!
Yes, there may be a tiny person attached to you at all times. But this month, if you're creative or crafty, that could mean some amazing DIY babywearing Halloween costume opportunities, just for mamas (or dads!) with slings. So grab a sling, grab a baby. Whether...
3 good reasons to get a sitter in NYC this week
For NYC locals looking for some validation, a good laugh and a short break, we're got a great excuse to get a sitter--or employ the significant other to give you a night with friends this week. We've been seeing more and more talented parents who have taken their own...
The holiday cards for people who love paper
One of my favorite holiday traditions is sending and receiving cards in the mail -- especially the photo kind. (I can't possibly be the only one. Who doesn't love getting real mail? And photos? Everyone does!) It's the best part of December, by far. Here's the thing,...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week.1. Pumpkin carving meets Angry Birds. We just hope no one starts launching them...2. These two amazing new apps from Toca Boca will keep kids happy as the weather gets colder....
6 reasons to love Harry & David more than you did before
I'm back in town from a delicious jaunt to the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon, and I've got all the dirt on one of my favorite holiday gift companies, Harry & David. (You know, the pear people. With all the catalogs?) So here's my confession: I am probably the...
This mummy is yummy
My kids won't even go into the basement by themselves, so let's just say we do Halloween Lite around here. For our kinder, gentler Halloween, I've found a tee shirt from CMP favorite Threadless that would fit in just fine to our version of the spookiest of holidays....
There was an old lady who lived in a graphic novel…
My middle son loves graphic novels. They really get him excited about reading, and I'm certainly down with that. I want him to excitedly pick out a book from the library and read it on the ride home. So he about nearly flipped when we saw Nursery Rhymes in comic form....
Two awesome essentials that make traveling with kids so much easier
As every mom learns pretty early on, ease of travel with kids can come down to having the right gear. Whether we're flying across the country or just taking the kiddos out to eat in our 'hood, if we don't have the proper seat, stroller or sippy cup, we're in for a...