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Holiday decorating and entertaining made stylish and easy thanks to The Prowl
With only 15 days left until Christmas (yep, we went there), we're in full-on holiday decorating mode, which is why we're loving how easy our partner The Prowl makes it to find everything we need, or uh, might have forgotten. All with just a few clicks. And no packing...
Bella’s: The biscotti that makes other biscotti want to give up and just be some other cookie entirely.
I have never been a huge biscotti fan. It's often dry, a bit devoid of flavor, and to be honest, tastes stale to me. And then I found biscotti from Bella's Home-Baked Goods and behold, for the Italian dessert angels did shine upon us all. Any good biscotti maker can...
3 classic holiday treats for kids with food allergies
It's no fun being that kid with food allergies who gets a chocolate Santa in your stocking, only to find your mom taking it away because there are no ingredients written on the foil. But it's probably worse being that mom. So we're happy to see more delicious...
5 crock pot party dips you can make–and carry–easily
It's no secret that I think the crock pot is a miracle machine for busy family cooks, and not just for weeknight meals. Crock pots are also great for keeping big quantities of food at just the right temperature when you're entertaining, or especially when you're...
You guys can see the Snuffleupagus, too, right?
I still remember how frustrating it was when the adults on Sesame Street couldn't see fuzzy, lovable Snuffy, and Big Bird always got in trouble for whatever trouble that big, clumsy critter caused. Boy, was I glad I didn't have an imaginary friend — or a sibling! But...
Keep it Down Tea: As the name implies, give the gift of not barfing.
We love fun, indulgent gifts from time to time, but sometimes a practical present can be a lifesaver. If you know a pregnant mom who's experiencing morning sickness, here's how to be her holiday angel. And don't worry--you can still place it in an adorable mug and tie...
Meet (and possibly chew on) Reba the Wooden Reindeer
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But do you know Reba? You should. She's a great gift for the little person in your life who likes handmade wooden toys on wheels. Reba the Wooden Reindeer comes to you from Imagination Kids, a mom-and-pop Etsy shop...
A Keurig machine for baby formula. No, really.
When I recently heard about the Baby Brezza Formula Pro, a new Keurig-like machine that dispenses baby formula, I chuckled to myself and thought, How hard is it to shake a bottle? But after re-experiencing the sleep deprivation that comes along with having a newborn...
Build your own monster, no lightning storm necessary
It's alive! And it's adorable. And you don't need any pesky lightning to bring it to life. In fact, all you need are a few eye stalks, some munchy teeth, and possibly some adorable chevrons and stripes, because of course monsters come in chevrons and stripes. It's...
5 foodie holiday gifts that any kid will love, even the picky ones. (i.e. no sushi gift cards.)
Nobody can resist a great food-related holiday gift, even the pickiest eater. We've rounded up the absolute coolest and most delicious foodie holiday gifts for kids, no matter how fussy their appetite. Tiny Hands scented food charms might be the cutest gift...
Presenting the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 of the coolest ideas. Whoo!
We are beyond thrilled to launch our 8th annual Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. We did not mess around this year, mamas. And we've got an awesome new format to make it even easier to find the things you love....
The Lottie doll has a lot in common with your little girl. Like being an actual little girl. At last.
I don't mean to be a traitor to my generation, but Barbie has always made me a little uncomfortable, with her unrealistic proportions and the way her vet uniform is shorter than my negligees. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to a new doll that little girls...
Ivory Row: Gorgeous cashmere gifts that never go out of style: A splurge we can justify
The older we get, the more aware we are of having more mindful clothing spending habits. The hot leather pants for $300 that you'll wear for one season? Yeah, not so much. *Besides, we're not sure we have hot leather pants bodies anymore.) So we're thrilled that our...
Eco-friendly strollers (and accessories!) that don’t skimp on style
I've tried to be a pretty eco-savvy mom. But with three kids and all the gear that goes along with a posse that size? Yeah. Many times I've struggled to wrap my brain around how we could have wound up with so much stuff ... and where it might end up years down the...
The Sound of Music Live. Tonight. Without spending $450 on tickets.
As an avowed musical geek, I'm so thrilled about tonight's daring production of the The Sound of Music Live on NBC. Yes, live. I've got the inner track and the word is that Carrie Underwood is simply brilliant as Maria, if you can forgive her for not being Julie...
Tiny personalized nameplate rings from Julian & Co: proving good things really do come in small packages
For all the complaining I may do about tough days with my kids --the temper tantrums, the homework, the incessant snack preparation, and on and on-- there's not a gift that makes me smile bigger than anything personalized with their lovely names. Especially jewelry....
Out with the Old Maid. In with the Bold Maid!
We love shattering negative stereotypes, and that means the beloved card game Old Maid is in vital need of a reboot. Enter Bold Maid, a beautifully designed, mod-style card game in which whoever ends up with the Bold Maid … wins! Artist and illustrator Jane Burns has...
A comparison of our 11 favorite custom photo book services, for one of our all-time favorite gifts.
This is that time of year when I start thinking about putting together a photo book with all my pictures from the year, but I usually get hung up on wanting one that will actually last until my kids are adults, so they can enjoy them for years to come. There are so...
Nina in Vorm: Modern meets vintage gifts at this cool Etsy shop.
I love the warmth and comfort that vintage pieces can express. They bring to mind a slower pace and remind me to focus on the moment and quit rushing so much. I need that sometimes. But there's a really fine line between that charming and out-of-touch, right?...
7 holiday party appetizers that kids will completely love, too.
We grownups know that the best part of holiday parties are holiday party appetizers. This year, I'm letting the kids in on our fun with seven appetizers that they'll love, too. These kid-friendly apps are grown-up enough for the adults, but with high kid appeal....
10 ways for families to join in on #GivingTuesday. Lots of them free.
After the total madness of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday (phew) one of the things we love best is #GivingTuesday. The point being that after taking advantage of so many great shopping deals for yourself and your loved ones over the past week,...