More coolness from recent weeks…
Cake Maternity’s new lingerie offerings. Just in time to help moms-to-be feel sexy on Valentine’s Day too.
Valentine's Day is, of course, my free pass to splurge on sexy lingerie. But don't underestimate the power of lacy cotton panties to keep you feeling flirty the other 364 days of the year. We've been big fans of Cake Maternity's beautiful lingerie made specifically...
The new Aden and Anais teething toy: Prepare to make room on your registry.
It seems the masters of all things cozy for baby have done it again; our friends at Aden + Anais, have added yet another baby registry must-have to their collection with new Aden + Anais teething toys and ooh are they cute. Made of maple wood, which is awesome for...
7 fantastic food blogs to follow for family food inspiration beyond the usual
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. With so many food blogs to...
Glerups: The perfect slippers for around the house. Or the chalet.
My kids have a slipper thing. I have no idea when or how it started, but they are obsessed, and very, very picky. This one is too slippery...that one is warm but scratchy... You can't imagine how many we try and never bother to buy--or recommend here. But now,...
The BabyBjorn bouncer gets a modern makeover with polka dots
I'm determined to keep the baby clutter to the necessary minimum for this second round of parenting, and not a wipe warmer more. (Actually, not a wipe warmer at all.) We misplaced a few of our essential items, though, including the trusty baby bouncer so what great...
Sponsored Message: iTest lets you test for strep, right on your smartphone.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work, wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appointment, and heading out with a...
Yellowberry: First bras for girls that their moms will approve of too.
On a recent visit to the bra rack in the juniors department (yes, we've hit that stage around here), I found lacy designs, underwires (underwires!), and padded cups--all evidently meant for my 11-year-old. On the other end of the spectrum were training bras so plain,...
Tree Change Dolls: Turning trash (i.e. Bratz Dolls) into treasure.
Like many parents I know, I have never been a fan of the pouty-lipped, heavy-lidded, overly-made-up Bratz line of dolls. But after I saw what this mother-daughter team has been doing to "rescue" the discarded toys, I was totally charmed by the sweet little dolls who...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream: Possibly the best ice cream in the country
I've been fortunate to travel to many states and try the so-called best ice cream in each--Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream in Bar Harbor, Maine; Capo Gelateria in Salt Lake City; Richardson's Ice Cream (correction) in Middletown, MA; and in my own...
The Blender Girl Smoothies app: Healthy eating inspiration right on your phone.
A peek into our food archive shows that we’re big into smoothies. But no matter how many awesome smoothie recipes we track down for you, nothing will compare to having a constantly updated collection in your back pocket from the smoothie master herself, Tess Masters...
New monogrammed baby shoes from Robeez. This time it’s personal.
They say it's all in a name and the name here is your own kid's. Well, that plus Robeez. As long time fans of the baby shoe brand that rose from start-up to Stride-Rite, it's no surprise that we are all ogling over their perfectly adorable new monogrammed Robeez soft...
Cool Moms: Everywhere, all the time. Here’s where to find us!
Whichever social media site you prefer, we're probably there, passing on the same posts you see here... and more! That more might include links to cool articles, tips for great sales, or just a chance to say "hello!" to us. Find us at: Facebook! Twitter! Pinterest!...
A zit stick that actually works, and fast. Yes, please.
I had the opportunity last year to try Bremenn Clinical, a line of mid-priced corrective skincare products and I'll be honest, nothing was exactly 100% right for my own skin type. I've heard good things about it from people I trust though, so maybe I'm supposed to be...
Tru-Colour bandages: Because kids come in different colors
I love every single thing about Tru-Colour bandages, from their story to their packaging--but most of all, how they celebrate and honor diversity. Adoptive dad Toby couldn't find bandages to match the skin tones of three of his five kids, so he created Tru-Colour....
The Book with No Pictures. Guess what? Your kids won’t miss them.
Can I tell you how big a hit I was as the surprise reader at my son's second grade class the other day, when I read The Book with No Pictures? It was all, "Again!" and, "More!" If you can get your hands on this book too, you'll understand why. This hilarious book...
The Happy Mat that saved mealtimes
My toddler seeks out new ways daily to make mealtimes all stress and all mess. Food on the floor, "non-slip" mat thrown in the air, liquids everywhere--you name it, he's done it. It's more than the OCD in me can handle some days--okay, most days--and it raises the...
Handmade superhero capes that let kids commence saving the world. While looking absolutely awesome.
When the temperature has fallen below freezing, I can't exactly send my kids outside to play. Not for longer than fifteen minutes, anyway. To keep them happily active inside, I love to prompt their imaginations with dress up clothes. We're wearing out our cheap-o...
Custom dolls from your kids’ drawings. Now that’s a keepsake.
My three-year-old son brings artwork home from nursery school by the armful -- if you consider a couple of paint drops on construction paper to be art, that is. Every so often, however, he creates something that actually resembles a person, place, or thing, and I want...
Bezar: The new members-only marketplace for rabid fans of modern design
Well no sooner did Fab co-founder Bradford Shelhammer move onto new ventures, he announced the launch of Bezar, a new members-only site that will feature the same gorgeous products, emerging designers, and great prices that helped put Fab on the map. He has always has...
Sponsored Message: Healthy school lunch inspiration that’s easy, too.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Rock the Lunchbox It's halfway through the school year and plenty of parents are finding themselves in a school-lunch rut. If you're nodding your head, or just want to make your kids' lunchbox a little healthier, you'll want to...
Big UNIQLO sale alert: 10 awesome kids’ clothing pieces under $20.
I am never one to pass up a UNIQLO sale, especially since they've become my personal go-to for pants and sweaters. Seriously, I wear them pretty much every single day in some combination. But their kids clothes are fabulous too. If you're not yet familiar with UNIQLO,...