More coolness from recent weeks…
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. Amp up your smartphone photography with this affordable little gadget our readers are loving. 2. A creative website for kids that we bet your little...
Unique cookie cutters alert: Gingerbread action men!
I went nuts over the Ninjabread men cookie cutters when we featured them awhile back because heaven knows we love unique cookie cutters. So it's no surprise that I'll soon be adding these gingerbread action man cookie cutters to my collection as well, especially since...
Corolle Les Cheries dolls: The best dolls for 5 year olds who are more interested in berets than burping.
I still stand by Corolle baby dolls as the best of the bigger brands. Designed in France and smelling lightly of vanilla, they're really everything you want a doll to be. Unless when you're looking for the best dolls for 5-year olds who have outgrown the baby doll...
Family travel tips: How to use Airbnb for your vacation
After checking hotel prices for a recent trip to Los Angeles (yikes), I decided to finally figure out how to use Airbnb for a vacation, after hearing so much about this booming community marketplace for accommodations all over the world. I'm usually a VRBO and...
Geek out with these earth science drinking glasses
I've somehow collected way too many pint glasses over the years that aren't necessarily my taste, especially since I've been out of college for awhile. I'm pretty sure I'm due for a glassware upgrade, which is why I've got my eye on these unique earth science drinking...
The best boozy desserts for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond, from Creme de Menthe Brownies to a Guinness Milkshake
Let's be honest: St. Patrick's Day is a pretty boozy holiday, at least here in the states. Given that a (small) Skinnygirl margarita can get me buzzed, I'll probably skip drinking on St. Patrick's Day and instead opt for one of these 6 of the best boozy desserts. It's...
Tights for girls get funky
Even as cold as it still is in my neck of the woods, my three girls are insistent on wearing skirts and dresses, which means leggings and tights are a must. I've definitely seen my fair share of cool tights for girls, but since discovering Funky Legs, I'm smitten. And...
Warrior Poet Clothing: A cool new line for boys that blends courage with coolness
Finding t-shirts I actually like for my boys has become something of a challenge. They gravitate between wanting to wear soccer jerseys or tees emblazoned with their favorite superhero on their chests. I pick and choose my battles, so I usually let them head off to...
Sure, I let my toddler drink soda! Just kidding.
Oh, those shiny, shiny cans of soda pop that your children look at so longingly. Wouldn't it be nice if they could have the shiny outside without the sugar inside? Well, thanks to the clever design of these Cozy Cans reusable drink cups for kid from the awesome folks...
6 of the most impressive rainbow recipes for a lucky St. Patrick’s Day
I'm not one for fruity candy, so "taste the rainbow" never sounded like such a good thing to me. But now, as the mom of a preschooler and a school-aged kid, I have a new appreciation for the appeal of all those rainbow recipes and rainbow-colored snacks we see all...
Minted birth announcements, invitations, and artwork for kids just got even more affordable.
We've had babies on the brain around here lately for some reason. Maybe it has a little something to do with spring coming--and how soon we'll be seeing more of those cute little baby toes peeking out from their stroller blankets. So we had the best time checking out...
Dear leprechauns: Here’s the adult St. Patrick’s Day treat Mama wants.
They're bright green, they're pretty, and they're for grown-ups only, which makes these Absinthe Chocolate Cordials the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat for someone like me. If that mischievous leprechaun's going to pee green in my potty (you know what I mean), he'd...
Chewbeads’ new soft baby rattle and teether is so chic it could pass as a bracelet. That rattles.
A baby rattle has to be one of the most iconic baby gifts of all time so we love looking for cool ones. We've found some amazing wooden rattles and soft rattles out there, but one of my favorites may be the brand new Mercer soft baby rattle from one of our favorite...
If you’re not a Gilt member yet, here’s 25 very good reasons why you should be.
It's crazy to imagine that anyone who shops isn't yet a member of Gilt Group yet. We've seen them grow over the years from mere flash sale site, to a major retail force, with men's clothes, maternity, food, and even city-specific sales. They're one of the few sites of...
Heart for Heart Dolls: Because African Girl Dolls, Mexican Girl Dolls and Laotian Girl Dolls are just as fun as the American ones.
While I have finally come around to accept my daughter's affinity for American Girl Dolls, suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection. I cannot say enough wonderful things...
Tips for leaving baby overnight for the first time. Other than “don’t freak out.”
We're parents too. We sure know that leaving baby overnight for the first time can be a tough--very tough--decision. But if you've got family or close friends near by and willing, it can be an opportunity to catch up on sleep (the gift that keeps on giving when you're...
Monster Defense Brave Spray is good news for you, bad news for monsters.
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? I am, but it's not from ghosts or even monsters--just a kid in my house who firmly believes in them. Instead of calling Ghostbusters, I've discovered this yummy-smelling Monster Defense Brave Spray. It's a...
Free, printable coloring pages for kids from real illustrators, not clip art.
The team behind the Lost My Name personalized books for kids blew us away last year with their sophisticated, clever, custom books for kids that don't just drop your child's name into a template story. Instead, the main character goes on an adventure that is entirely...
The best DIY Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas on a shoestring.
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero, Lego, or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry unbirthday tea party. Or, if your...
Handmade gifts from Far and Wide Collective that look good and do good.
After scooping up some handmade jewelry at a street bazaar during a recent trip to Mexico, I started yearning for even more handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories with an origin slightly more interesting than what I see in mall store chains. We love finding...
What does the fox say? Let me tell you the time.
I was lucky enough to receive a Tree by Kerri Lee baby gift from my co-publisher Liz when I had my fourth daughter and it's one of my favorite pieces. Her work has appeared many times in our baby shower gift guide, and while I'm in love with everything of hers that...