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Congrats to the winners of the Iris Awards honoring the best of the parent blogs.
Last month when we heard we were nominated for the first annual Iris Awards for Outstanding Blogs in the Best Sponsored Content Campaign category, we were thrilled to be recognized for our Baby Shower Gift Guide and Celebration of Motherhood Firsts series with...
12 of the most awesome Star Wars posters and artwork for Star Wars Day
We love Star Wars posters and the fact that its imagery, icons and lines never get old. The evidence being that there are still so many great artists finding inspiration from the series and creating terrific Star Wars inspired artwork of all styles. If you're looking...
Chill out, Rapunzel. We found a new natural conditioner for kids even if their hair is 7 stories long.
Natural, nourishing baby shampoos are plentiful, but it can be a challenge to find an all-natural conditioner made for kids that can tame my daughter's own locks which hang down to her waist and curl at the end. Adorable until I'm trying to untangle it and she starts...
The new Project Kid craft book offers ideas beyond pasta necklaces. Hallelujah.
We are starting to get really excited about summer break around my house, but I know the inevitable chorus of We're booorrred will start up before too long. Luckily, I am armed and ready with a copy of Project Kid, the new kid craft book by Amanda Kingloff, former...
Scabib: Kind of a bib, only cooler.
With the popularity of the infinity scarf, why are we not surprised that clever designers are now making them for babies. Presenting the adorable--and yet surprisingly practical--scarf-bib called Scabibs, on Etsy. Is it a scarf? Is it a bib? It's both, and we're kind...
8 easy, elegant Mother’s Day dinner recipes to celebrate motherhood
It's funny that Father's Day recipes are always hearty dinners like steak or chili, while Mother's Day tends to focus on light brunch. Don't get me wrong, I love a good brunch (and we've got plenty of Mother's Day brunch recipes to show for it) but this year, I'd...
Cool Moms agree: #WeNeedDiverseBooks
#WeNeedDiverseBooks is currently the #1 trending topic on Twitter and is taking over tumblr with user photos of people from all walks of life holding up handmade signs about why we need more diversity in literature -- especially for kids. It was created as a response...
Home is where the art is
It's pretty clear by now that we're going through a major handmade embroidery hoop phase, especially when the designs are smart and modern and not too twee. So I love the clean, geometric designs from Sara K Benning on Etsy. This It's Good to Be Home embroidery hoop...
Orange Is the New Black lockets, now coming to a neck near you.
I'm a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, and I'm also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket from KiraKira, co-designed by...
Easy chalkboard paint DIY projects you can do this spring. Then erase, and do again.
Chalkboard paint is a big trend that we're seeing everywhere lately. We love that it help you customize all kinds of things with a fun vintage flair. So I've been searching for the coolest easy chalkboard paint craft projects that I can DIY with my kids and came...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a girl doll in a superhero costume that you design.
We were so excited when we discovered Lottie, a doll who skips the stilettos and miniskirts (and curves) for clothes that look like what an actual kid would wear. Lottie comes with lots of skin and hair colors and has oodles of outfits and activities from martial arts...
Cool cloth napkins bring ombre to your kitchen
I weaned my family off of paper napkins awhile ago, and we've never gone back. This is mostly thanks to my ever-growing supply of cool cloth napkins, like these ombre napkins at Nine Space. I love that the ombre trend is hitting kitchen accessories, and these napkins...
19 funny Mother’s Day cards for moms not worried about peeing when they laugh.
If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother's Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy. Warning: some are not safe for...well, for moms who don't have a sense of...
Presenting our 2014 Mother’s Day Gift Guide with more than 100 gift ideas for every mom on your list. Whoo!
We're thrilled to launch our 8th annual Mother's Day Gift Guide. Eight! We can't believe it either. This year, we've rounded-up over 100 of the coolest Mother's Day gifts for every mom in your life. New moms, seasoned moms, homemade DIY gifts for moms from the kids,...
You’re guaranteed to love Babiators kids’ sunglasses, even if they lose them.
Along with SPF 10,000 and a good hat, I'm all for protecting my kids and their baby blues (and browns and greens) this summer with a good pair of sunglasses. We've tried a lot, but one of my favorite brands of kids' sunglasses may be Babiators, which not only shield...
Pink Chicken: The girls’ dress that’s lasted for 7 years
There is the most beautiful Pink Chicken dress hanging in my girls' closet that I can't bear to part with. And maybe I don't have to. It's got a beautiful floral pattern, adorably puffy sleeves, the perfect a-line shape, and a comfy cotton fabric that's so unfussy, it...
Gourmet chocolate for Mother’s Day that says I love you, provided you don’t eat them all first. (That would say something else entirely.)
I dare anyone to tell me that Mother's Day chocolates are cliché, especially if you're giving the kinds of gourmet chocolate that a mom might not buy for herself every day. (With all due respect to the good folks of Hershey.) I will happily accept any fancy chocolate...
Sponsored Post: National Thank a Police Dog Week
This is a sponsored message from PetArmor. Police dogs are cool. Fact. But it's easy to take for granted those four-legged officers that are so essential to helping our men and women in uniform do their jobs and keep us all safe. In fact, most law enforcement...
Pretty herb labels that help you tell your sorrel from your sage
It's the time of year that I can go for a nice, beautiful little indoor herb garden on my urban windowsill. I love the idea of always having fresh basil for pesto, and fresh mint for lemonade or iced tea. A Click and Grow Smart Herb Garden is a great way to start,...
Plated’s home meal delivery service. Delicious, but is it worth it?
When you're feeling frazzled, winding down at the end of a busy day, the last thing you want to do is dig through the freezer to figure out what to fix everyone for dinner. Or worse, make a trip to the grocery with kids in tow. That's what makes the new Plated home...
10 colorful bags for spring. Hold onto your credit cards, mamas.
With warmer temperatures finally here, I can toss my beloved black bag to the back of my closet and brighten up my wardrobe with bolder, more colorful bags for spring. So pull out those flip flops and take a peek at my ten personal favorite bags in every price range....