You can never thank a teacher enough (really)
Looking for a gift that's Just Right for your child's teacher? A wee gift that says "We appreciate everything you do!" without getting too personal? Lovely monogrammed notecards are always a good bet - you know, to write thank you notes for the 47 mugs the other...
Because there’s never fresh ground organic cloves on the table when you need them.
I think I just knocked a couple of gifts of my list with the Mobile Foodie Survival Kit spotted at Uncommon Goods. This purse-sized tin of organic herbs, spices and condiments will help the finicky eaters of the world better endure the indignity of rest stop fast food...
Air Protect – Car seat safety from every angle
There's nothing like watching an actual safety demonstration to convince you of a car seat's actual safety, and that was just the case with the new Air Protect car seat from Safety 1st after I saw it in action at the ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas.The seat...
Cool Mom Picks loves Psychobaby – Holiday shopping edition
For years we've been professing our love for Psychobaby, mostly because they make our job of finding edgier baby gifts ridiculously easy. And since they're always updating their inventory with new, fabulous items, we decided to update our own category of Cool Mom...
When you care enough to send the letterpress
While you might manage your holiday-based communications via e-cards and virtual greetings, you probably, like me, have a secret print fetish. Thick, creamy paper stock, imprinted with subtle, artsy inks -- in a world of texting, a simple "I miss you" note written on...
Christmas music to help you supress your Grinch; Express your Elf
Whereas Alvin and the Chipmunks blaring on the radio this week was a far too jarring transition for me into Holiday Music Overplay Season, popping in the new Uncle Rock CD, Express Your Elf, was much more what the doctor ordered. Or at least the two kids in the back...
Just say Yo
I think holiday ornaments always make a cool little gift, especially when you (or the kids) have made them yourself. And the YoYo ornament kit at Mahar Dry Goods, is hooking you up this year with the happiest, most colorful decorations around.YoYo is actually the...
Nice holiday cards for those who don’t mind being a little bit naughty
Every year I think, Yes, this is the year I am going to get my act together and do holiday cards. But maybe the problem hasn't been my utter lack of motivation, maybe the problem is that I just didn't know about Bumble Ink's cheeky (or downright irreverent) greeting...
7 holiday hair clips to keep girls festive from head to toe. (But don’t wear them on your toes.)
We're big fans of handmade hair clips, which make fun stocking stuffers and an inexpensive way to get in the holiday spirit. Whether you're looking to coordinate with your daughter's holiday best or just make a simple pair of jeans and red shirt look more festive,...
A new twist on the old game of dreidel
Playing dreidel is a staple of celebrating Hanukkah, and I have to say our games have been known to get very competitive. Hey, there are M&M's at stake! But Staccabees take dreidel playing to a new height. Literally. This dreidel game set comes in a cotton travel...