More coolness from recent weeks…
Round up your kids’ toy horses into one of these 7 play stables
Want to round up those toy horses and ponies scattered around the playroom and put them into a proper stable? Whether your kids own one of the coveted, gihugic American Girl Doll horses or something a bit smaller, we've rustled up a few options for all kinds of...
Melijoe designer kids’ clothes: adorable even when they’re not on sale. (But they are.)
Tis the season to scurry to the web and take advantage of all the great designer kids' clothes that are starting to go on sale. At least here, we've got a good four months left of sweater weather and then some. A new shop to add to your bookmarks: Melijoe, where an...
Elephants on Parade
We know personalized baby gifts are supposed to show you gave it more than two seconds' thought choosing a special keepsake. These cozy pachyderms, an exclusive offering from Baby Gardner, do just that. This little baby elephant parade wall hanging is a a great find...
Three card draw: always have the perfect stationery on hand, stamped and ready to go
As I sit here feeling guilty how very far behind I am on sending thank you notes for gifts, I come across this little bit of genius from Hello, Lucky!, one of our favorite sites for funky letterpress cards and birth announcements. The monthly card subscription is such...
Got bling? Here are 7 of our favorite jewelry storage ideas.
We love fabulous jewelry around here, so, naturally, we love to find new, innovative ways to store all of it. Recently we shared a great jewelry storage tip in our post about solving 10 tricky organization problems, making us thinking about some of our other favorite...
Go from knocked-up to knockout with Pilates videos just for moms
This year my New Year's resolution is—you're gonna be shocked, I know—to lose ten pounds. Or maybe let's just round it up to 20. Ready to talk Pilates videos? If you're in a similar boat, I think you'll love these new ones I've found created specifically for expectant...
12 awesome toys you can actually make from cardboard boxes. (Because we all know the best part of the gift is often what it comes in.)
With all the empty cardboard boxes that may still be around your house post-holiday, don't throw them out! Take a lesson from my kids, who have never seen an empty box they didn't turn into a playhouse, a race car, or a doll cradle. Since we all know the boxes are...
The New Year is looking bright indeed with this gorgeous dinnerware set
I can't even think about spring cleaning until the outdoor temperature is above freezing, but this vibrant dinnerware set from Cortney and Robert Novogratz makes even the coldest day feel bright. At least, that's how I imagine it while I sit here wrapped in ten pounds...
How to make snow ice cream (hint: use the freshest, whitest stuff)
When life gives you snow, make snow ice cream. I may be in sunny California at this moment, but I know that if I were back in Brooklyn — or in any of the other places being lashed by the snowstorms bearing down on much of the country — I'd be on the lookout for more...
Clever, creative storage solutions for 10 tricky storage problems from LEGOs to jewelry.
Now that my house is overflowing with too many toys (thanks to very generous grandparents), it's time for some serious storage solutions. I'm desperate for some organization for all those Rainbow Loom bands, LEGO pieces and American Girl doll clothes, just to name a...
Aden and Anais Bamboo Daydream Blankets are all grown up
At the moment I am sitting on the couch in front of a roasty fire. There's snow outside, Sarah McLaughlin is on in the background (guilty pleasure, don't judge), and I'm draped in my new Aden + Anais Bamboo Daydream Blanket. You guys, this is the life. Aden + Anais...
Poems by New Yorkers: The website that will inspire you to talk to strangers
When I first heard about 365 Day Subway: Poems by New Yorkers, a project started by friend, neighbor, and prolific author Madeline Schwartzman it was like one of those instant, "d'oh! Why didn't I think of that!" moments. Well there's a good reason why--because she's...
5 deliciously detoxifying smoothies to kick off a healthy new year
After feasting for Thanksgivukkah, snacking on treats for Santa, and indulging cocktails to ring in the new year, I think it might be time we start on those New Year's resolution with some detoxifying smoothie recipes. It's cliche, I know, but eating healthy after...
The best board books for babies of 2013: Editors’ Best of 2013
To start 2014, we're excited to feature the best board books for babies of 2013 that we fell in love with. Because honestly, our babies fell in love with them too. And not just because the cardboard covers taste delicious. If there's ever one New Year's resolution we...
Happy 2014, cool moms!
Thanks, from the bottom of our hearts, to all of you for spending your 2013 with us. Whether you're here daily, once in a while, or one of those super awesome parents who check in 18 times a day to see what's new. (Not that we favor one reader over another.) Here's to...
DIY New Year’s Eve party favors full of good fortune
I'm all for noisemakers and bubbly to ring in 2014, but I love the idea of infusing a little inspiration into the New Year's Eve celebration as well. That's where these adorable -- and very easy -- DIY new year fortune cookie messages come in. All you need is some...
Outstanding ideas for that last-minute charitable contribution for the year
Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don't forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff's favorite charities that could use your...
The ultimate collection of 15 of the most lovely, printable 2014 calendars. Some of them free.
Tracking down the best printable 2014 calendars online for you was so much fun this year. Because right up there with the fall tradition of splurging on school supplies, picking out a new calendar has always been one of my favorite shopping moments of the year. The...
6 delicious champagne cocktails for New Year’s Eve. Bring on the bubbly!
Well, cool moms, one thing is clear: you love your drinks as much as I love mine so of course I'd put together some delicious champagne cocktails for you just for New Year's Eve. Together we've filled our glasses with festive holiday cocktails, sipped on boozy...
13 stunning New Year’s party printables and DIY ideas
We have been seeing so many cool New Year's party printables and DIY ideas around the web, that we have carefully culled it down to 13 of our very favorites to spare you the challenging Pinterest search with promising how-to photos that lead to dead ends or...
The 10 coolest kids’ albums of the year: Editors Best of 2013
My favorite of the coolest kids' albums of 2013 are as eclectic and diverse as the kids who listen to them. So whether you like it loud and rocking, prefer your music to have a bit more soul, or would like to sing along en Espanol, here's our top picks for you stock...