More coolness from recent weeks…
Dream big and help others keep on dreaming too
The spirit of giving is alive all over social media today thanks to #GivingTuesday, including in our Instagram feed where we found these lovelies at baby Jives co. Today only, you can score these exclusive downloadable prints and support a wonderful cause while doing...
40 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids: Beyond bubbles and Play-Doh.
I'm always looking for cool stocking stuffer ideas for my kids. I mean, we all know that you can get bubbles and Play-Doh and packs of stickers but I like to get a little more more creative when I can. So I've put together these 40 stocking stuffers for kids, thanks...
#GivingTuesday: 7 amazing organizations to help you give back as a family all year long.
We love how #GivingTuesday has become such a widespread tradition across the US in just two years, and we've been thrilled to share some of our favorite ways to give back--on this day and any day. We love promoting our favorite charities and causes, and gifts that...
Celebrity moms help swaddle babies in love for World AIDS Day.
If you didn't get a chance to snag one of the aden + anais and (RED) swaddle blankets that support The Global Fund earlier this year, you're still in luck. You can treat a baby you love--while you help other babies--with this brand new limited edition 3-pack of aden +...
Skip the pricey maternity coat with this smart coat extender. (Not that you’re not hot all the time anyway.)
I'm closing in on seven months pregnant and the chill in the air is leaving me with the dilemma: Do I buy a winter maternity coat when all I want is to make my own super cozy coat work for the few months I will really need it? I love all of the maternity wear we...
Edible gifts for Hanukkah: 9 tasty treats to order for all, big and small.
With 8 days of gift giving, Hanukkah is a time for creativity: Something they need, something they want, and so on and so forth until you get to something they can eat. These edible gifts for Hanukkah are a perfect addition to the holiday mix and also make great...
Our favorite Pinterest pins of the week: Holiday season edition
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these daily, from our site and beyond. Can you tell we've got holidays on our brains? 1. A very cute free printable Advent calendar for kids. 2. Creative holiday photo card idea that...
The little Christmas tree that’s not a Charlie Brown tree
If you're short on space, before you spring for any new holiday decorations this year, check out Milani's bright and bouncy beechwood-and-steel small modern Christmas tree on a Spring which does a great job of combining contemporary and fun. It's small, but doesn't...
The best local chocolatiers around the USA: The most delicious way to support Small Business Saturday
Every year, we are huge supporters of Small Business Saturday, ever since the first grassroots effort. You can look back through our archives for our writers' favorite small businesses from Brooklyn to Albuquerque but this year we wanted to point out another way to...
3 ways to save money on Small Business Saturday while supporting your favorite local businesses
We love Small Business Saturday, which gives a much-needed boost to our favorite moms and pops around the US, from restaurants to shops to services. (Hey, need some dry cleaning done? Today's the day!) Here are three ways you can shop small today and save, too....
Happy Thanksgiving, cool moms!
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and lots of pumpkin pie. Thank you for being the most amazing readers ever. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! [Image via Moss and Twig Prints]
6 of the best YouTube hair tutorials for girls that you can actually do. Even if you’re not Ken Paves.
With three girls in my house, I've got an awful lot of hair to brush and style, and with the holidays almost here, I've been wanting to change up from the usual hairband. It's true you'll find no shortage of YouTube hair tutorials, but after watching hundreds of...
The best Thanksgiving wines for $20 or less, plus tips for picking your own holiday wine (no snobbery included).
You’ve planned and prepped for your Thanksgiving meal and then suddenly you remember: wine! (Or is that just me?) I generally drink wines I like, no matter what’s on the table--I’m easy that way. The Thanksgiving challenge is that there’s so much on the table, with so...
20 luxury holiday gifts for kids and babies under $50, complete with a VIP discount code from Jacadi
We all discovered our partner Jacadi when we were pregnant and quickly became obsessed with their gorgeous Parisian kids and baby clothes. Their clothing and accessories are often a splurge, which is why as a parent, receiving a Jacadi box for the holidays has that...
The Big Last Minute Thanksgiving Help Guide: Recipes, printables, hotlines and more recipes. We’re here for you!
You need last minute Thanksgiving help? We've got it for you. We've put out so many amazing features from the best Thanksgiving recipes of all kinds to fun printables to keep the kids busy, that we wanted to put them all in one place for you. Happy prepping, cooking,...
giftabls mini gift boxes: When a regular greeting card isn’t quite enough.
The gift-giving season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to think about recognizing all of those people who deserve a little something. For something that's just a step up from a card, but not quite , I love the ready-packaged giftabls gift kits which...
Wonderful vintage Christmas ornaments and decor on Etsy: And a very merry, mid-century Christmas to you too.
I think bringing vintage Christmas ornaments and other goodies into your celebration can bring so much personality to your holiday table setting and the rest of your decor. I really love mid-century items, so anything past the late '60s gets a little modern kitsch for...
This is your brain on embroidery hoop art
I think I've found the perfect Christmas gift for my much cooler younger sister (shh, don't tell). While we have tons of ideas for fun and irreverent best friend gifts, I'm excited about the embroidery hoop art over at Merriweather Council's Etsy shop, where their wry...
10 cool custom photo gifts for the holidays
If your kids are like mine, it's no small feat to actually get one fabulous, shareable photo of them. So when I have a perfect one, I love looking at ways to incorporate it into great custom photo gifts for people on my list I know will appreciate it (hello,...
Gourmet chocolate pretzels from Fatty Sundays: Bet you can’t eat just 70 million.
I hate showing up to someone's house empty-handed, even when the hostess says, "Oh...just bring yourself." That's why I always have so much fun scoping out affordable hostess gifts for you all each year. While we can always grab a bottle of wine or fresh flowers,...
Digital art you can eat. Sweet.
NYC local cupcake shop Baked By Melissa has had us wrapped around their finger since they rolled into town with their delicious bite-sized cupcakes and clever ideas--remember the cupcake gumball machine and the Betsy Johnson cupcake? We even have their insanely good...