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Tinyme custom letter blocks have your name written all over them
We have featured piles of cool wooden alphabet blocks for kids over the years, from modern design blocks to steampunk science blocks, to Storyblox's "build-your-own" wooden blocks. And now there's a cool set of custom name blocks on the, er, block, that's perfect for...
Rio 2 movie review: Grab your fanny pack, go outside, and teach the kids to samba.
When the Rio movie ended, I was left with two kids who loved to shake their tail feathers to the samba and a sinking feeling that Type A Blu and fiercely independent Jewel were going to need some relationship counseling. Now, after a whirlwind weekend in Miami Beach...
Personalized silhouette gifts that make a mom get out the tissues
As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother's Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members' profiles. For years, we've included the indie shop Le Papier Studio on the site and in countless...
The Pop-Clock alarm clock for kids. Waking up almost seems fun.
I have the hardest time getting my night owl daughter up for school in the mornings. She likes to come visit us most nights around 2 AM, so when morning comes around she's too tired to get up and dressed for kindergarten. The trick that's working for me—for this week,...
Need some new lullaby music for babies or kids? Try Lullabies by Laurie Berkner. Our kids are snoring, and it’s music to our ears.
If you are looking for lullaby music for babies--or even for bigger kids--I am the person to ask. The routine to get my kids down has never been so easy, and so like most parents in the world, I sing. And sing. And sing. If you're looking for new lullaby music, lately...
6 fantastic charoset recipes for your Passover seder
Charoset, a deliciously sweet spread made of fruit and nuts served at Passover seder, is one of the most popular—and meaningful—foods of the holiday. More than that, charoset is as wonderful on any table as it is at the seder, stirred into yogurt, swirled into...
The most adorable spring clothes for kids + babies from Jacadi, plus a chance to win them, free.
After what seemed to be the winter that would never end, we're all ready for warmer climes and adorable spring clothes for kids and babies. Which is one of the reasons we love partnering with Jacadi--they make it so easy to find that very thing. (Well, maybe not the...
Hotmilk sexy nursing bras. Oh yes they are. And so are you.
So let's talk sexy nursing bras. Because Mama, you've done an amazing job growing a beautiful, perfect little baby inside of you for the last nine months. Then you rocked that delivery, bringing him or her into this world. And now you're spending your days snuggling...
New Baggu leather bags feel like a breath of fresh spring air
Well, Baggu has certainly come a long way since we first discovered their durable, stylish reusable nylon totes back in (eep) 2008. The collection has grown to include so many gorgeous styles and colors, and now Baggu leather bags are fast becoming a staple of the...
Gorgeous organic baby blankets that are more cool than crunchy
Never underestimate the investment in a good blankie. I am a grown woman who still sleeps with one every night, even though I have to endure from my husband's endless teasing. And the organic baby blankets from the aptly named Organic Quilt Company can get new babies...
Silikids new silicone drink covers and table accessories for kids brighten up spring
Our readers recently went nuts for Sip Snap lids, silicone drink covers that stretch to fit over any glass, turning it into a sippy. Well clearly it's a trend because now CMP favorite Silikids has just released new silicone drink covers too, along with some other fun...
16 of the most adorable Easter basket gift ideas for kids: It’s raining bunnies and chicks!
Make your kids' Easter baskets a hundred times more adorable by adding some playful chicks and bunnies to your list of Easter basket gift ideas for kids--of course along with some of our favorite Easter candy and Easter-themed gifts. Our recos are almost entirely...
Slip into the Dark Side with Darth Vader shoes for kids
Don't be a Vader hater--these rad Star Wars Darth Vader shoes for kids rule the galaxy with benevolent coolness. Plus they're well-made and will actually last until your kid grows out of them. The Vader Slip-On Shoes from Stride Rite have a canvas upper and flexible...
Decorist makes stylish, affordable, online interior design available to everyone.
Repurposing our old furniture and accessories into our new house just doesn't always work. That rug that was perfect in my old bedroom just doesn't cut it in the new one, it turns out. And while I love interior design sites like nousDecor, sometimes I need serious...
5 of our favorite cool tech picks you don’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular cool tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Such fun jewelry for social media lovers. Great prices, too. 2. One of the coolest ways to turn your Instagram photos into gifts. 3. Everything...
Lil’ Sidekick toy strap for babies: The alternative to picking up that doll that your kid flings out of the stroller 100 billion times.
It's been a while since we found a cool toy strap for babies and their strollers--as in, so long, that item isn't even available anymore. So it's nice to discover Lil' Sidekick, which keeps any item tethered to wherever your baby is sitting, and keep it from falling...
The coolest travel journals for kids to help them remember every awesome moment
Travel journals for kids are such a brilliant idea. I mean, what kid doesn't want to remember every detail of a family vacation in his or her own way? A little drawing of the world's largest yoyo you saw in California, a ticket from the museum in Madrid, or a list of...
A new collection of deliciously soft, handcrafted kids’ home accessories from Lil’ Pyar
The dreamy new collection of kid stuff from luxury home decor brand Pyar & Co is perfect for design-conscious moms who want their kids' home accessories to be durable, playful and homemade. The Lil' Pyar collection melds ultra-yummy fabrics made from natural...
If mama can’t go to Acapulco, bring the Acapulco to mama
I got a brief taste of spring this past week and that's only made me hungry for more outdoor time. (Oh, how I envy my LA friends who apologize profusely when the temperature dips to 64.) One look at these Acapulco Multi-Colored Lounge Chairs at CB2 and I knew I had to...
Foodini 3D food printer: A most magical kitchen appliance
You know that we cool moms are way into both food and technology. And we know that you cool readers are, too, which is why we're excited to share the Foodini 3D Food Printer, one of the coolest and geekiest kitchen appliances we've encountered, ever. When I first...
Custom jewelry for mom: Shop now for Mother’s Day gifts to remember
While I'm happy with flowers or a hand-scribbled card, custom jewelry for mom has always been a great go-to gift on Mother's Day. One of our favorite jewelry shops, Charm & Chain, has some great modern custom jewelry options, but there's one catch: You have to...