by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Call me a total dork, but I get all teary and melty every time my three year-old hugs one of her friends goodbye. There’s is something beyond adorable about two little girls squeezing each other tight– and anyone who disagrees has a heart of coal and dryer...
by Betsy | Beauty + Cosmetics
Don’t you love 20-something models advertising anti-aging creams? And yet, I fall for it every time. I have the drawer full of cosmetic jars to prove it.Admittedly I’m a sucker for hope in a bottle so when I had the chance to review the Ma Mi Skin Care...
by Betsy | Baby, Kid Style
Some people think having a sense of environmental awareness and a sense of humor are mutually exclusive. This awesome kids’ Mensch t-shirt featuring Sammy Davis Jr. proves them wrong. In fact the folks at Curly Monkey take irreverent and eco-friendly to a whole...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
If you haven’t noticed, 2009 appears to be the year of the owl– at least when it comes to baby accessories. I suppose that it’s sort of fitting, seeing as how owls are awake all night long, not unlike some babies I know. Sigh.At least this lovely...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
In an effort to spend less on disposable birthday party supplies, I’m loving so many of the beautiful crowns and princess hats I keep discovering. The latest: this handmade kids’ wool felt crown from Asheville designer Liz Stiglets of Cozy Blue. I love the...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
There’s a whole lot of kids’ clothes we feature here that must inspire the craftier moms among us to proclaim I could make that myself. Well la-di-da for you– not all of us are so very skilled that we could “make that ourselves” without...
by Betsy | Helpful Services
When I was pregnant everyone was full of free advice, and you know the old saying: You get what you paid for. (I’m not saying it was all bad, but I’m still not speaking to my cousin who told me slathering mayonnaise on my stomach would prevent stretch...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
The problem with a lot of desks for kids’ rooms is that they look so serious and boring, I can’t blame my kids for falling asleep before they even get through their spelling assignment. That is certainly not the case with the kids’ desk from Fun...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor, Valentine's Day
Hearts, schmearts. Not every printed proclamation of love needs to involve pink or red or lacy frilly things. Me, I’m digging the screenprinted love poster from Jennifer Ramos of Made by Girl that simply says love. What more do you need?The poster does come in...