More coolness from recent weeks…
Happy National Puzzle Day! 8 irresistible puzzles for toddlers that make fabulous little gifts
Just in case you didn't know, it's National Puzzle Day. And we like puzzles! So I've put together 8 of the most creative jigsaws, blocks, stackers, wooden, handmade, felt and letter puzzles for toddlers that are perfect for kids just starting to get that pattern...
Ceramic dishes that make it a mod mod mod mod world.
Gray skies, dirty snow, and drippy slush of winter? I reject you. Give me color and shine! Especially if it arrives in the form of these vibrant, mod, ceramic dishes by Ceramica Botanica. Handcrafted in Texas by Susan Rodriguez, each ceramic work of art is hand built...
How to make a baby gift set even more special
We're so excited to present some of our favorite ideas for how to make a baby gift set. Because one of our favorite things to do is help our readers find great baby gift ideas. If you know the parents have a theme or style in mind, whether it's vintage florals, race...
The world’s cutest portable changing pad. Who knew there was such a thing?
When my oldest was a baby, my "portable changing pad" was a burp cloth spread out on a bathroom counter. Nothing wrong with that, but looking back I would have prefered one of aden + anais's portable diaper changing pads back then. We've been big fans of aden +...
A great new destination for cool boys’ clothes.
If you're like me, you get pretty sick of the same-old-same-old patterns and themes when it comes to boys' clothes. That's why I was thrilled to discover the cool boys' clothes at Geo Fox Apparel. Made in Los Angeles, Geo Fox is the brainchild of parents Justin and...
Trend alert: 6 fabulous open-toed booties just in time for spring
I've been a fan of booties, or short ankle boots, ever since I can remember. (Just take one quick look at my closet.) But they were limited to closed-toe weather months until I discovered the joys of open-toed booties. Now, they are my go-to shoe style for nearly...
Forget the Grammys. The 2014 Newbery Award and Caldecott Award winners are here.
If you liked our round-up of the best kids books of 2013, you'll appreciate this year's crop of books named best of 2013 by the American Library Association, and awarded a 2014 Newbery Award, Caldecott Award, Coretta Scott King Book Award and Michael L. Printz Book...
7 beyond adorable baby photo ideas for Valentine’s Day
Since you can't give the gift of sleep for Valentine's Day, we love the next best thing: An adorable photo of your sweet baby. We've scoured the web and rounded-up some of the most creative baby photo ideas ideas for Valentine's Day, whether it's for a card to send...
A custom baby shower favor that won’t end up in the back of a drawer somewhere
If you're on the hunt for a squee-worthy custom baby shower favor that people will actually use and love, look no further. We've found all-natural, handmade soaps with customizable wrappers and delicious scents that will look posh on display at the shower — and feel...
5 of our favorite tech picks this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this past week. 1. Some of the coolest custom jewelry we've seen because of how they're made. Valentine's Day gift for geeks perhaps? 2. Our new favorite calendar app. See why we...
How to make diaper changes easier? Just Zipit.
I'm continually amazed at the advances in baby gear since I had my youngest three years ago. And this Zipit playsuit for babies are a perfect example of the genius I totally missed out on. Not only do I love the bold colors, I'm digging how the ankle to chest zipper...
DIY cross-stitch patterns meet pop culture? Inconceivable.
Of course we love Westley, even in tiny yarn form. But it doesn't stop with the crew from The Princess Bride. Whatever your favorite iconic movie is, chances are, the adorable Wee Little Stitches shop on Etsy has a DIY cross-stitch pattern and instructions ready for...
We love this fresh, modern nursery print to Neverland and back
Yup, we believe in fairies. Because we have a hardcore Peter Pan fan in the house. I can't tell you how many times I have needed to tell my daughter that I needed a break from pretending to be Peter (she then suggests I be Captain Hook instead). When I found this...
Sexy maternity lingerie for Valentine’s Day: Yes, you can go there. And you should.
Sexy maternity lingerie when you're pregnant or nursing? I'm on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine's Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of a Smart Car or was leaking...
Winning Super Bowl recipes that you can make ahead in your slow cooker
There's something about made-to-order food that doesn't feel right for the Super Bowl, especially with amazing Super Bowl recipes so easy to whip up. I'm not dissing you pizza delivery fans, but if you think that make-ahead Super Bowl recipes are the winning way to...
How to refinish old picture frames: the best tips from around the web
If you've ever tried to refinish old picture frames you know the look is so gorgeous. As for me, I am such a fan of the distressed frames from O'Brien Schridde, whose frames I now own quite a few of, and more recently, the stunning array of refinished frames above...
A new way to wear cashmere: around your neck.
Mmmm, cashmere. I mostly appreciate this indulgent glorious material from afar, because my lifestyle can't really support a cashmere habit (although I might make an exception for these Ivory Row cashmere sweaters.) So here's a fabulous--and affordable--new way to wear...
8 of the most amazing DIY snowflake patterns, from beginner to whoa.
DIY snowflake patterns have such a place in my heart. When my grandfather would come visit from New Mexico when I was a kid, the first thing he'd do after he pulled his big RV into the driveway was grab a gin and tonic and some copy paper, then sit down with us to cut...
Stylish kids’ jewelry that’s safe to chew on. If you’re into that kind of thing.
My babies have all been big chewers. Part puppy, we used to say. So no surprise that CChewbeads s afe teething necklaces have been a huge hit with moms of little teethers. These 100% silicone beads are the safest of safe for your kids — no BPA, no phthalates, no...
6 easy, delicious dinners to make from a single roast chicken
Gather around, mamas, I'm about to share one of my best family kitchen tricks: Roast a chicken on the weekend, serve for dinner, and shred leftovers to use in these super quick and tasty chicken recipes you can serve for the next few days. In about one hour of...
Free printable sewing cards for kids: Save them for a snowy day
If you're in our neck of the woods, you are looking for lots of indoor activities to keep the kids occupied. While we recently rounded up 12 snow day activities for kids, here's one more: Printable sewing cards for kids. And these are more than adorable--they happen...