More coolness from recent weeks…
Embossed custom rolling pins: Mad tools for mad baking skills.
I finally understand the benefit of those embossed, custom rolling pins. I love to bake for my family, especially a yummy batch of homemade cookies, but it all turns tragic when I try to decorate them. As in, my kids aren't quite sure if they're supposed to be Easter...
Chimeras mix-and-match plush toys: Lend me a hand. And an ear. And a bat wing.
If your kids are always drawing their own magical animals, these wacky and adorable Chimeras plush toys from Walrus Toys can bring their dreams to life in a way that doesn't involve a trip to the Island of Dr. Moreau. When I was a kid, we had the Wuzzles, and we liked...
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 posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Owls and foxes, out. Adorable sloths, in! Consider us obsessed. 2. Cool videos for kids that aren't actually made for kids. We're in love. 3. A simply...
Tegu’s new 130-piece magnetic block building set lets kids build to infinity and beyond.
We have played with Tegu and drank the KoolAid. From their mind-bending explorer sets to mobile toy kits, they simply rock the block. Our favorite eco-friendly block-makers have just rolled out a super tricked out magnetic block building set for the master builders...
Salma Hayek Nuance Makeup Remover gets us over our fear of celebrity cosmetics
I'm not usually one for celebrity cosmetics or perfumes. I always wonder how much they actually have to do with the development, beyond licensing their names. And I'd definitely be a little sheepish if I knew a houseguest was poking through my medicine cabinet and saw...
Adorable spring clothing for kids, because it’s almost warm. Really. It is.
Time to peel your child out of the seventeen layers of winter clothing and think about short-sleeved dresses, rompers and sunhats. No, seriously. All you have to do is look at that gorgeous kurta top in the Rikshaw Design line of spring clothing for kids to know why...
Not just chocolate covered matzah…chocolate covered buttercrunch matzah. Best Passover food ever?
In years past, we've strongly suggested that you bring chocolate covered matzah as a gift to your seder hosts. Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? Because this time, I say you keep this Chocolate Buttercrunch Matzah from Undercover Chocolate all...
Rain rain go…oh okay. You can stay.
After a winter that pummeled us with snow I'm actually looking forward to a few spring showers. So not surprisingly, this little happy kawaii cloud tee for kids is making me happy too. There's not a huge selection at Canadian indie label Whistle + Flute, but what...
A baby gift box subscription that makes the giving as wonderful as the receiving.
Whether you are looking for just the right gift to wow your favorite new parents, or if you just welcomed your own little one and know you're worth a splurge, we've got A Little Bundle is making some of the most amazing baby gift box subscriptions we've seen. Be...
Trend alert: The coolest girls’ floral clothes. And one for boys, too.
One of my favorite trends for kids this spring, besides the whole dip-dye ombre look, is floral clothes. Normally I think of them as a little twee, but what I'm seeing is bold, fun without frills, and nothing like what Laura Ingalls wore back in the day. Here are a...
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...