More coolness from recent weeks…
Rebecca Minkoff makes the leap from gorgeous bags to gorgeous holiday cards.
Okay, so I admit I'm not quite ready to think holiday cards just yet. (And to all you uber moms who already have them done--I bow to you.) But our inbox is starting to be flooded with gorgeous new holiday cards for 2013, including a brand-new collection from one of...
How do you like them apples? 6 easy apple snack and apple dessert recipes
Apple season is in full swing, which means we've got to find things to make with all them apples! As much as I love them, I'm finding myself seriously challenged by the the huge quantity of fruit I end up with during apple season. It doesn't help that everyone's...
It’s a humidifier and a work of art. Consider our minds blown.
We've all been there: You have a kid breathing like an angry bull gargling pond sludge, and you pick the silliest humidifier so they can get more than two hours of sleep. And then that frog stares at you until you find the mold and toss it. Yeah, I'm not big on...
The impressive genes of super crafters
I am so inspired looking at the finalists of the Handmade Charlotte Family Craft Challenge, mainly because I would never in a milion years come up with any of them. Or, I might, but they'd never come out this amazing. The fun part is you can click over...
Smart tees for girls, to celebrate today’s International Day of the Girl Child
Now in its second year, today's International Day of the Girl Child was created by the United Nations to bring light to the special challenges and inequalities girls face around the world. We especially love this year's theme which focuses on innovations in education...
Woodland critters invade your child’s bedroom. No exterminator needed.
Whether you need a snuggly pal for that first camping trip or the perfect prop for colorful fall family photos, we just can't leaf this Etsy shop alone. We seriously want to snuggle all the critters in the Savage Seeds shop on Etsy, also home of this...
Fall nail trends: Grey and pink are gorgeously in season
If the living is easy in the summertime, autumn calls for a bit more sophistication in the nail polish department. I'm pretty low-maintenance with my beauty routine, but in the fall I make a weekly effort with my manicure. And my favorite colors for the fall are as...
Chevrons: Yep, still in.
Winter is just around the corner whether we like it or not, and with the chilly weather comes all of those extra layers for baby (and the extra hours to get out the door!). When it comes to combining style with warmth for the littlest ones, no one does it better than...
Six of the very coolest Halloween party snacks, no hard work required
The ever-growing lead time on holiday marketing can be overwhelming. I'm really not ready to think about Hanukkah or Christmas. But Halloween? That's a different story. Especially Halloween party snacks. Bring it on! We've already had a Halloween party (no joke) and...
DIY handmade cards, just a stamp and ink pad away
I really love the idea of making my own greeting cards, but the time and skill involved have always seemed way beyond what I am capable of, especially for card designs that suit my taste and style. Not anymore, thanks to these cool, so-not-your-grandmother's handmade...
A monstrously fun activity book, just in time for Halloween
My kids have always preferred "open-ended" coloring-and-activity books like Fotoplay! or Let's Make Some Great Art over ones that ask them to just stay within the lines. So it's no wonder they're roaring for an imaginative new kids' activity book that is...
The 5 best slings and baby carriers in honor of National Babywearing Week. (Though for us, every week is babywearing week.)
The Cool Moms agree: babywearing using a sling or baby carrier can be a real sanity saver and a great way to bond with your baby--and hey, maybe get some exercise or, you know, go out in the world. In honor of National Babywearing Week this week, here's my picks for...
From bridges to bicycles, we’ve found the best collection of bookends ever
There's no excuse in the world for boring bookends. And this shop is the end-all, be-all of bookends, with everything from animals to plants to robots. Design Atelier Article is a Ukrainian artisan duo that creates super cool minimalist bookends in laser-cut...
One seriously sweet NYC boutique (and you can shop from your couch)
On my now frequent visits to Manhattan, I've become smitten with many adorable kids' boutiques that I'm unable to share with you (boo!) since they don't yet have online stores. But that's not the case with this lovely shop, which just launched a new online shop...
Chalk on the walls? Go ahead, kids!
I really love the idea of chalkboard paint, but I'll be honest that I'm not a fan of dark walls, particularly in my house that's not well lit to begin with. But white chalkboard paint? I'm crushing hard. These days, Benjamin Moore is offering chalkboard paint in a...
PEG + CAT adds up to a fun, smart math-based series for preschoolers
If you're waking up this Monday morning with a busy preschooler to entertain, we've got some good news for you: PBS Kids has added a smart new show to their roster that isn't just adorable to watch, but also will feed those growing brains with some fun math concepts...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our coolest picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. We're digging this cool app from one of our favorite celebrity dads. Take a peek to see who paid us a visit this week! 2. This is a must-read: 4 apps kids are using that parents...
The Verve Pipe’s Are We There Yet? has indeed arrived
After listening to indie-rockers The Verve Pipe's debut kids' CD, A Family Album, a while back, I remember hoping they'd be back soon with more of their rockin' charm. Fortunately, The Verve Pipe has decided to splash around in the kindie pool again, and their second...
Birthday parties every weekend? You’ll want to have these cards up your sleeve.
My daughter has been prancing around the house lately claiming she's the Princess of Parties. She's been invited to a bazillion birthday parties since school started and it's clearly going to her head. I generally try to get my kids to make their own cards for their...
Quick pick! Custom pillow portraits, available for a limited time only
We love it when Olliegraphic does thank you cards, chore charts, and growth charts. And now look what's back until October 18: the chance to snuggle with your kid's personalized portrait pillow. Pretty sweet! The mod sweetness of Olliegraphic is hard to resist,...
Belts little kids can do by themselves. Whoo!
We discovered mom-run Myself Belts back in 2006 (wow), and it's awesome to see how they've grown. They make a brilliant line of first belts for toddlers, especially during the potty training months. You know what I'm talking about. And now there are some smart new...