More coolness from recent weeks…
En-fold your skin in cool origami temporary tattoos
Origami is always in, so we're not surprised that our talented designer pals at Wee Gallery have devised a way to wear it--in Origami Tattoo form. Whether you're still into foxes (because I'm always into foxes) or love the classic peace crane or the challenging...
Gelato you clean with, thanks to Method body wash
If the only ice cream you've indulged in lately has come from the snow in your backyard, then you're not alone. This winter has been relentless for so many of us, which makes the new gelato-inspired summer collection of Method body wash and hand soap a welcome treat...
Trend Alert: Leather Wrap Bracelets – 8 of the coolest styles for spring
Leather wrap bracelets are so hot right now and I'm hoping the trend doesn't go anywhere soon. It's the right balance of casual, fun, and a little edgy, and you can pull it off whatever your style. Especially since multi-layered bracelets are really in right now...
The best pregnancy calendar week by week, now in your inbox
One of the greatest resources on AlphaMom -- a wonderful site full of great resources, published by friend of CMP Isabel Kallman -- has to be the Zero to Forty pregnancy calendar, for wonderful week by week support and humor. It was originally written by Amy Storch of...
Trend alert: Safari prints for kids and how to wear them so they’re actually cool.
Safari prints are going to be a big trend this spring, but that doesn't mean dressing your kid like a wannabe Real Housewife. (I'll stop there. I've said too much already. ) There are some really adorable prints and patterns on kids' clothes that are stylish, and even...
Goodnight Songs: A wonderful collection of new poems by Margaret Wise Brown
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny were among the regular read-aloud books in my home for a very long time. So I am thrilled for her old and new fans alike that Goodnight Songs, a treasure trove of poems from the late Margaret Wise Brown, has been discovered and...
Cool artwork for coffee drinkers: We like big cups and we cannot lie
If you too are among the ranks of caffeine junkies, get in line for a nice cuppa. Right behind me, that is, because Mama always needs to wake up. These gorgeous typography posters by Noodlehug on Etsy are just the cool coffee artwork to stare at until the first cup...
Terrific organic skin care for babies, moms, and women who used to be babies.
If you smell something delicious that's like a cross between a creamsicle, a vanilla candle, and springtime (in the best possible way), it's probably me. That's because I've been using the organic skin care products from Summer Sky Organics. Specifically the Mandarin...
Beautiful custom labels for gifts, home storage, and generally looking more organized than you feel.
Let's face it: clutter happens. And I'm always looking for new ways to get our stuff (er, my kids' stuff) organized at home. Since I don't have a line item in our family budget for custom crates labeled toys and blocks, I've been using the (even better, cooler) custom...
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...