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Mr. Sharky says lights out: switchplate covers with big personality
Light switches are boring. Mostly. But thanks to our clever friends at Graphic Spaces, we've now got these fun switchplate covers in shapes like owls, octopi, and a rocket ship. So it's a little more fun to turn off the lights for bed. "Mr. Shark says it's...
The very most perfect Moleskine for the new school year. Especially if you have a sense of humor.
Just in time for back to school shopping, I am so smitten with these hand-painted, colorful moleskine journals from an Etsy artist who shares my sense of humor and writing geekery. At Em Dash PaperCo you'll find lots of eye and desk candy, but none so striking as the...
A free printable to get your kids excited about back to school. (Also: cheaper than a new outfit.)
With my kids starting a new school in a new city this year, I'm doing everything I can to take the edge off what could be a pretty nerve-wracking experience. That's why I'm loving these adorable free printables that are sure to make the first day of school an extra...
The best back to school memories from top parent bloggers. And a cool app to help you share your own
We all have such strong memories of our own first days starting a new grade. And now with back to school time upon us as parents (we are futile to resist!), if you're like us then you're snapping tons of photos and videos of those first walks through the schoolyard,...
A girl’s first purse? Make it cute and uh, make it strong. Trust us.
My girls have hit the age where they like to have their own purses. Well, we'll use that term loosely, considering what they put in them. While I've given them my share of hand-me-down handbags, I know they'd adore the sweet handmade little purses and change purses...
Booties that will warm your baby’s toes (and your heart)
We're always excited to find global nonprofits that empower women and their families rise to above poverty. Now we're especially happy to find one that supports that mission in the form of adorable baby gifts that we'd buy even if they weren't doing so much good. (But...
Best Lunchbox Snacks: Back to School Guide 2013
Many of my Cool Mom Picks comrades swear they prefer backpack shopping to planning school lunches, but I admit it: I enjoy the challenge of getting creative with packed lunches. Sure, I get in a rut sometimes, but a pantry full of go-to school lunch snacks helps keep...
A last minute sale on fancy baby funiture and gear on Fab.
Browsing through Fab today (we can't stay away), we found out you've still got until tomorrow to snatch up eco-conscious, high-end baby furniture and stylish crib bedding from Argington during this flash sale. And even if you're not in the market, there's some...
Cool Mom Picks back to school best on Kids Place Live
Just yesterday you might have caught our Editor Kristen and her cute daughter Quinlan live on SiriusXM Kids Place Live chatting with host Mindy Thomas about back to school. If you missed the show or weren't able to track down all the coolness we chatted about, we...
NYC, you just hit the Rice Krispy Treat jackpot
Gee, another place to eat sweets, opening in New York City? That's no big whoop. But when the new eatery serves up gourmet rice crispy treats (because Rice Krispy Treats would be a trademark issue, right?) in flavors like red velvet, birthday cake and caramel fleur de...
Cool backpacks for big kids: Back to School Guide 2013
One of our favorite annual traditions is shopping for a cool new backpack with our big kids to get them excited for the school year. With any luck, these picks should last you beyond a year--or at least give a second kid some joy with a gently used backpack next...
Actual stylish mommy and me aprons from one of the coolest designers? A fantastic excuse to bake
If you're going to bake together, do it in style. But do it quickly! These gorgeous denim aprons from Oh Joy (yes, really) are going to disappear faster than a hot stack of chocolate chip cookies. We dig the beautifully curated goods on Brika, and while we're not...
Best preschool backpacks: Back to School Guide 2013
We are so excited to bring you our annual back to school shopping guide, all fresh and fun for 2013. What's the fun of going back to school--making lunches every morning? No! It's finding your kids' first new backpacks. That's why we're starting out with 11 of the...
Got back to school questions? Ask us live today on Kids Place Live!
With summer almost over, our Editor Kristen and her daughter Quinlan are headed back to the SiriusXM Kids Place Live studios this afternoon to talk all things back to school! Tune in live today at 4pm ET to Channel 78. You'll catch cool apps and websites for parents,...
How to stop your kids from drawing on the walls? Actually, don’t.
There's probably not a kid in existence who hasn't dreamed of drawing on the walls. Okay, most of them actually do it at least once in their lives. Now imagine you loved the results. That's where CMP fave Wee Gallery comes in. Their...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. If you use an iPad in the kitchen, you need to see this awesome gadget! 2. Kick summer brain drain and get ready for back to school with these 6 educational videos and...
Beaba goes from baby food to diaper bags in style
We've made no qualms about expressing our love for Beaba's cool baby feeding products, from the awesome BabyCook Pro (included in our Baby Shower Gift Guide) to their folding bottle-drying rack. So when we found out that Beaba had entered the realm of diaper bags...
Great ideas for kids’ rooms from a professional architect for children’s spaces
We were so happy to see the winner of Remodelista's Best Professional Children's Space in their Considered Design Awards. Especially because it gives us so many ideas for our own kids' spaces. Click over to Remodelista and see the wonderful work of Wettling...
A little inspiration for your neck
I'm hardly an inspirational quote junkie, but every now and then I find something that catches my eye. This time, though, it wasn't a poster, but rather something I can wear around my neck. I've heard of (and adore) letterpress cards, but letterpress jewelry?...
Think (and eat) out of the box with a monthly snack subscription
So here's a chore I haven't been missing this summer: packing endless school lunches. Argh! Trying to come up with variety and good nutrition for my kids drives me nuts. I'm already looking for new ideas for the coming school year, and I think I've found a pretty...
Family game night gets educational. Just don’t tell the kids.
Ah, summer. It's amazing what extra time you find when you're not shuttling the kids back and forth to a zillion activities and games. We've been playing a lot of board games at our house--and some of our favorites come from a great company that not only offers fun...