More coolness from recent weeks…
14 easy Easter crafts for kids + fun Easter printables all of which eliminate the need for vacuuming up glitter.
Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and I love that it lends itself so perfectly to involving my kids in the celebration with Easter crafts. If you've already bookmarked our ideas for decorating Easter eggs and are ready for some fun but fairly easy Easter crafts...
An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves
My favorite Mother's Day gifts from my children are the ones they make themselves. Not that I'd say no to jewelry, but if you're looking for a terrific gift for mom from the kids, I think I've found the perfect, affordable, sentimental keepsake. The Amazing Mom DIY...
Healthy easter treats for the kids, should they need a little something in their bellies besides jelly beans
Provided you're not giving up cute sandwiches for Lent, we are so taken with the round up of healthy Easter treats for kids on the Red Stamp blog, including these totally adorable Chicken and Egg Cookie Cutter Sandwiches. While I'm not the mom who could ever pin my...
Jonathan Adler TOMS = Be still my shoe loving heart
It's no secret that I love TOMS shoes and I love Jonathan Adler. Now there are Jonathan Adler TOMS and you guys, it's like a match made in style heaven. Cue silent shrieking. Of course, my favorite multi-geometric sandals (which happen to be vegan, by the way) are...
6 remarkable Easter cake pops almost too cute to eat. Almost.
If you want to add a deliciously homemade touch to your kid's Easter basket or if you feel like surprising your Easter guests or hosts with a fun Easter dessert, these recipes for Easter cake pops are for you. Tasty and irresistibly cute, these cake pops are almost...
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...