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Oscar party food ideas: Clever recipes inspired by this year’s Best Picture nominees.
Whether you’re having a full-blown awards bash or just plan on curling up with one other person, we've got the Oscar party food ideas for you. Nothing’s better than watching the Oscars with good food, some Champagne cocktails, and folks who’ll talk—or at least listen—...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us for cool pins and great finds like this every day. 1. Ninja toothbrush thing! 2. A mac n cheese recipe that warms us up just thinking about it. 3. Disney vacation tips that can make or break your stay. 4. The new LEGO set...
The new SJP shoes by Sarah Jessica Parker have arrived at Nordstrom! But which ones are worth the designer prices?
Today, Nordstrom launched their exclusive, and much-awaited new line of SJP shoes designed by Sarah Jessica Parker. And as someone who's seen her a couple of times in person (from afar), they are very her. Lots of high heeled, strappy sandals in hot designer styles...
11 smart, simple play date tips to keep things fun for your baby.
We remember when play dates were just called "hey, let's invite Jennifer over." But now play dates are an actual Thing, and the very first one with your baby can provoke a little anxiety. Though it doesn't have to; it's a fun excuse to get out of the house as a new...
Bring some glam to your Oscars party with these fun DIY ideas and printables
I just love a good awards show. The Grammys, Golden Globes, and the Tonys are great, but for me, the Oscars is the ultimate--Hollywood at its finest. If you enjoy celebrating the Academy Awards at home as much as I do, these easy DIY ideas will amp up your...
Fun tooth fairy traditions to help celebrate a first lost tooth. (Sniff.)
If your child is about to lose a first tooth--or maybe getting ready to lose a second or third--there are so many wonderful tooth fairy traditions you can create besides the old tooth-for-cash swap. Some are old, some new, some crafty, some high tech. So on behalf of...
FashionABLE scarves’ new spring line warms us up in lots of ways
We love FashionABLE (now Able) scarves. They're gorgeous and well made--some of the most stylish scarves we've seen anywhere--and their human touch makes us even more devoted fans. In fact, see our editor Liz sporting the Genet Scarf along with three other blog...
The popular Cloud B night light embraces the octopus and the fox. No narwhals just yet.
I may in fact be the very last parent to come around on the Twilight Turtle from Cloud B, and its myriad night light variations. But after seeing a few children absolutely go from panicked to peaceful at night with this thing by their bedside, I'm converted. Even more...
Your guide to winter citrus and 9 easy, delicious citrus recipes
Have you noticed a big splash of winter citrus brightening your supermarket produce aisle? If not, take a closer look. We’re at the height of the season, and I’m here to help you pick the best, juiciest citrus fruit--from satsuma oranges to Meyer lemons--including 9...
Ann and Nan are Anagrams – The perfect book for your future word nerds.
If your kids love wordplay as much as mine do, then Ann and Nan are Anagrams: A Mixed-Up Word Dilemma is going to be their new favorite book. With more than 101 anagrams hidden throughout the narrative and wonderful illustrations, it's part kids' storybook, part...
Mod, organic swaddling blankets for cool moms. And cool babies.
There is nothing sweeter than a new baby, swaddled up like a little burrito. Especially if it gets the kid to sleep at last. (You know what I mean.) Not surprisingly, the baby swaddling blanket market is heavy on patterns of precious teddy bears and rubber duckies,...
A free printable chore chart we love for preschoolers. No bribing necessary.
My toddler loves to help out around the house. It makes him feel big, and like the needed part of our family that he is. I want to respect his efforts, even like that time he completely emptied out the closets when he "brought me the laundry." I have chore charts that...
These blingy baby booties are made for walking
We're head over smoochable, pudgy heels for these soft and sweet heirloom leather baby moccasins that will make tiny toes look like blingy candy. And our pals at Freshly Picked make baby moccasins in suede and metallics, too, in case you're a little more low-key. When...
A tea towel that talks back.
We love functional. We also love whimsical. So when the two come together? Boom. The hard-working tea towel gets a charm makeover in designer Christina Weber's Studiopatro shop--and with a quote by indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, no less. With 100% linen, a...
7 creative salsa recipes to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day. (Yes there is such a thing and we’re ready to fiesta.)
February 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day and to celebrate one of the most beloved snack foods of all time—popularized by Rebecca Webb Carranza, a fellow cool mom—we’re rounding up the best salsa recipes to serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips, today or any...
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. 1. Safety technology goes high fashion. You won't believe what these bracelets can do. 2. Here's how to borrow a Kindle book for free. You know, the ones you...
1, 2, 3, 4 I declare a foot war
Getting my kids to wear socks indoors takes some serious convincing on my part. They love being being barefoot regardless of how cold the floor is. But the new animal rival Vs. Socks for kids from Hooray Hoopla have finally given them reason to keep their socks on. We...
We would never lie about how adorable these pushpins are
These might be the coolest pushpins we've ever seen--no lie. And they're handcrafted with the same care Gepetto used bringing Pinocchio to life. The good news is that instead of running around, causing mischief with a cricket and smoking cigars, these Real Boy Pins...
The Darby Smart Mystery Box – An offer to DIY for
Last year we introduced you to Darby Smart, a super clever service that finds the best DIY craft projects on Pinterest and blogs, and puts them together in easy kits with the help of the original creators, so you have everything you need to make them yourself. No need...
Honoring Black History Month with inspiring quotes from Maya Angelou
The history of Black Americans is filled with stories of inspiration and strength, so in honor of Black History Month, I was so happy to find artwork inspired by one of my favorite poets, Maya Angelou. Each piece features quotes that have been turned into artwork and...
A bespoke, totally un-awkward gift for the teen girl who has everything
When I was a teen, there was no such thing as an iTunes gift card. No, we had to walk both ways to Turtles and work our fingers to the bone making mix tapes. It's just as hard today to find a gift for a teen girl that says "I understand you and am not tragically...