by Cool Mom Team | Party Ideas
When I was a new mom, I swore that I would never make tableware “an issue.” I would stick with neutral plates and bowls, basic silverware, and my kids would just deal with it. Right.As it turns out, serving dinner on “your special plate” can...
by Leah | Toys + Playthings
The first day of Autumn brings to mind leaves falling and stark naked trees and owls hooting at night. Crisp evenings and cold nights and noses with frozen snot-drips. (Maybe we won’t talk about that last one.)We found this selection adorable owl softies on...
by Christina Refford | Food + Recipes
My kids still recall with disdain the house that gave out unsweetened popcorn balls and apples one year for Halloween. I understand the desire to offer something less junky, but a safer bet against toilet paper in my trees might be some of the all-natural, Vitamin...
by Christina Refford | DIY
One of my kids thinks that Mickey Mouse is a horror figure, so I’ve learned to keep our Halloween “unscawy.” Instead of settling for whatever I can find in the big box stores, I get to look so put together by downloading CMP fave...
by Betsy | Food + Recipes
When my son comes back with his Halloween haul I scour the bag for candy that I don’t approve of (and want to swipe for myself). For me it’s a matter of avoiding high-impact sugar infusions, but for parents of children with food allergies, finding candy...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Attention science geeks: The nursery art of your dreams is here. Etsy printmaker Shannon Blank has turned the periodic table into alphabet prints that can be assembled to spell out your child’s name. In fact, I don’t think you even have to be a science...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for a fun Halloween gift for a child that sidesteps the cavity quotient, I think this black cat push toy is just adorable. Or, as the toymaker calls it, the “Scaredy Cat – Not Scary Cat Push Toy.” Important distinction....
