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Modify custom watches: Arm candy that’s Mod-to-Order
If you've been searching for a fun, vibrant watch that looks just the way you--or your kids--want it to, we found it. Visit Modify Watches, a small business specializing in custom watches that lets customers to mix-and-match from over 3,000 combinations of watch faces...
Shadow Puppets from Moulin Roty let kids see storytime in a new light
Though I think I do a pretty good "bunny" with my hands, nothing beats a great set of shadow puppets for turning a rainy afternoon or evening story time into a lively theatrical production played out behind a sheet or against a blank wall. And with a set of Moulin...
The Pigeon Needs a Bath: Yay for the newest book from Mo Willems!
I am an unapologetic Mo Willems groupie, in part because I don't think the author/illustrator has ever had a miss. Now, the .500 streak continues with his newest in the popular Pigeon Series, The Pigeon Needs a Bath. All just in time for our favorite wry, difficult,...
Healthy snacks for kids: Our favorite homemade granola bars for any diet
At the beginning of the school year, the web is brimming with recipes for healthy snacks for kids. I love kicking the year off with tons of lunchbox and after-school inspiration, but spring is about the time when I run out of steam. These easy homemade granola...
Rag and Bone personalized baby books are for all loving families. Because so are babies.
In a way, we're less surprised that someone has come out with the first ever personalized baby books for same sex couples--and more surprised that it took this long. That said, we're thrilled, since we love finding baby books and baby memory books that are just...
The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here! The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here!
Well, here's your first look. (Second if you count our photo on Pinterest from Toy Fair.) Itchy! Scratchy! Millhouse! Nelson! Krusty! Apu! Burns! Plus? Actual Simpsons family members. Is there anything else more to say? Yeah, probably not. Find the collection of 16...
The best things to do in Daytona Beach with families that don’t involve the beach.
Daytona Beach isn't all NASCAR and college kids on spring break, you know. They also have culture, relaxation, and great opportunities for family bonding, provided you know where to look and are up for adventure. If your Florida vacation ideas end at Disney World,...
The best Minecraft birthday party ideas (besides just sitting around playing Minecraft)
I have three just-a-wee-bit-obsessed Minecraft fans who would love nothing more than a Minecraft birthday party, to celebrate their big days surrounded by their favorite virtual world. Oh, you too? Then keep reading for some of my favorite Minecraft birthday party...
Personalized number jewelry from Julian & Co add up to perfect, times infinity.
We love artists who help you project your unique self in fabulous and affordable style. And for fabulous mom keepsake jewelry (or for any woman, really) we especially heart the creative selections from Julian and Co. We have fawned over their tiny monogrammed...
Handmade crocheted baby toys that could make you want another baby. (Or at least one to give them to.)
We are talking about getting a dog, which makes it official: No more babies for this household. And I'm pretty much okay with that fact until I see a store like YarnBall Stories. This absolutely adorable Etsy shop has safe and soft crocheted baby toys and decor that...
Pink tees for boys. Also girls, because we hear they like pink too.
We've come a long way from the days our readers asked us to find a dinosaur dress for girls and it took a little bit of digging. Now the pendulum is swinging the other way with a clever company called Quirkie Kids which is making pink tees for boys and girls with the...
15 funny art quote prints that we’d actually hang on our walls
I'm not one to hang inspirational quotes on my wall, but if they make me laugh out loud, I'm all for it. We've seen so many funny quote art prints cropping up lately that wanted to share some of our all-time favorites. From the vaguely inspirational to the irreverent...
The Spaceboy trash can: To incinerator and beyond!
Yes, this is way more than I'd normally think to spend on a trash can. And yes, you have to have exactly the right place for it. But how awesome looking is the Wesco Spaceboy Trash Can? I first saw it on Fab.com in this gorgeous almond color, though since then I've...
Cool wrapping paper as nice as the gift inside.
I get tired of the same old gift wrap I seem to see everywhere. I'm one of those people who would rather show up at a party with cool wrapping paper instead of a package that looks identical to everyone else's. So when I discovered the original, very cool wrapping...
10 modern growth charts to measure your kids inch by inch
I have really fond memories of my grandmother tracking the height of the grandkids on the wooden trim in her kitchen pantry, but when she sold her home, without actual growth charts, our childhood memories were left behind. So I love the new concept behind modern...
5 of our favorite tech picks you don’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. We dare you not to laugh at this round-up of Sesame Street movie spoofs. 2. We had way too much fun looking up our own first tweets on Twitter. What was...
KIND Healthy Grains Bars: Think healthy snacks you hide from the kids
I'm generally not stingy with my healthy snacks--or any snacks, for that matter--but since I discovered the new KIND Healthy Grains Bars, I love them so much that I hide them very strategically from my children. Yes, they're just that good. I am a long time KIND bar...
History wasn’t always fun and games. Except when it is.
I've come to understand that for tweens, creating a love of history is often about making it as salacious and entertaining as possible. The British creators of Horrible Histories have nailed that genre, with a successful series of illustrated Horrible Histories books....
The new designer diaper bags from Timi & Leslie hold a lot. Because heaven knows moms carry more than diapers with them.
I've been at war with my bags. Like all moms I know, I carry around a lot of stuff so I gave a big cheer when I saw the new designer diaper bags from Timi & Leslie that join the ranks of the stylish diaper bags that the label is famous for. While I'm years past...
6 delicious, easy spring recipes to celebrate the season
Winter is officially over, and we're celebrating with easy spring recipes that feature fresh produce. Kick the tubers and squash to the curb; these spring dishes highlight peas, asparagus, avocado, and other green veggie delights. And don't worry, I'm not going soft....
Make your own drinking cups for kids with SipSnap lids
My kids do really well drinking out of actual cups, but sippies and cups with straws are a fixture for my little ones who still tend to spill a little. Or, on bad days, more than they actually get in their mouths. That's why I'm really digging the clever...