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I am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it’s always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that’s as fun to browse as it is to actually shop....

The coolest children’s books of the year: Editors Best of 2012

by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year

We can’t think of a nicer way to end our Editors Best of 2012 than with our very favorite kids’ books of the year. Especially because they will still be relevant in 2013 and beyond–unlike handbags or even tech, books never go out of style. Here,...

The coolest kids toys of 2012: Editors Best of 2012

by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year

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...

Sweet play macarons (and an irresistible, unmissable Black Friday toy deal)

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I admit I swooned just a little when I saw this beautiful play food toy at longtime CMP favorite, Cattiwampus. Then I saw that they were on sale, too, with an extra discount for Black Friday–and a little extra discount just for our readers, on everything in the...

Personalized notebooks for your superkid at a super amazing price

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

I do a whole lot of roleplaying with my daughter. Whether we’re reading books or playing dolls, my daughter assigns us our roles: “That’s you mommy, and that’s me!” She loves to picture herself in whatever imaginary world we visit. So...

Eco-sweet and plastic-free: we’re in dollhouse heaven

by Shari | Doing Good

When I survey my children’s toys, I have two thoughts: 1. I should have purchased stock in Duracell. 2. How can one household amass so much plastic? So I was thrilled to come across a world of handmade toys, interactive ideas, and three oh-so-beautiful words:...

A cardboard play town perfect for kids, and rebels who like turquoise houses.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Between the heatwaves and the crazy downpours, I feel like we’ve been getting more use out of our creative indoor toys this summer than our scooters. And now here’s one more that I’m just smitten with, because it’s more than just a building...

Turn your child’s favorite toy into amazing artwork

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

I’ve always liked the idea of decorating a child’s room with fine art photographs. If the colors are great and the subject is cool, it can make a room feel so fresh and modern. So I’d say bright, colorful photos of classic children’s toys fit...

12 fabulous calendars for 2012

by Roxanna | Art + Decor

Am I the only one who feels like the new year snuck up on them? I still haven’t bought my 2012 calendar–despite the fact that CMP has already found this beautiful printable calendar and this fabulous calendar for kids. But wait, there’s more!...

A printable Father’s Day card fit for a hero

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery, DIY

I bought the photo mug for Grandpa, and the Kindle for my husband (lucky dog!), but I’ve yet to find the perfect card. Leave it to new discovery TinyUs to do the work for me, and even better, for free. All you need is a printer to give the dad in your life this...