by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
I’m of course in awe of all the artists and crafty moms we feature here on CMP. But I have a special place in my heart for those multiple-hit wonders who keep cranking out the cool stuff. One of them: The very talented Jennifer Talbot of b.delicious.We first...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
The new Kais are here! Yippee! Mamas who know the brand (as in, pretty much my entire Brooklyn neighborhood, judging from their children’s feet) love See Kai Run shoes for any number of reasons. The handmade shoes are comfy and flexible but sturdy, the styles...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
We’ve been fans of Stubby Pencil Studio since we were turned onto the Portland company’s high-quality CIY for kids. That’s, um, Color It Yourself. And now we’re pleased to learn that the company has gone eco. (Of course; they’re in...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
Thanks to living far away from friends and family, I’m always on the look out for products that make family flights easier (or at least, less painful). Take the handy blanket and pillow sets from Lug, a smart company that creates products catering specifically...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
It’s hard not to be slightly obsessed with planes when you’re married to a pilot. But I learned very quickly that not just any plane will do – it’s got to get the family pilot approval, which is sometimes hard to come by. The bi-plane bookends...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
Pedipeds are a dream come true for those of us in need of a stylish yet baby-foot friendly alternative to leather booties for our crawlers and cruisers. But now our big kids can enjoy Pedipeds too, thanks to their brand spanking new Flex line.The styles are...
by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids
My three-year-old daughter (the little angel) has entirely too many dumb books, which is killing me softly, because why waste time on dumb books ever in your life? My problem: Only children’s boutique bookstores have the right level of selection, and libraries...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
I admit (don’t kill me, urban fashionistas) that I mourned the day the pashmina went out of style. I loved the versatility of this great piece and was glad to tuck one into my bag to keep for unexpected forays into too-cold offices or airplane cabins. Last week,...
by Cool Mom Team | Beauty + Cosmetics
If you’re suffering from Postpartum Fragrance Rut (PPFR) but you’re not ready to delve back into the world of $70 an ounce eau de parfums, here’s a thought: Elizabeth Morrison’s artisanal theme fragrance collection of hand-poured perfumes. I...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Looking out on the morning rain, I used to feel uninspired. But then I found wooden wall art. And super cuteness transpired. What? You were going to hang paper prints on your wall? Weird. Because wood is the new, um, paper. And to celebrate the closer-to-nature...
