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Parenthood Listography: It’s a baby book, it’s a parenting keepsake journal, and it’s hilarious
Raise your hand if you've ever felt guilt--even a little--over those unfinished baby book pages, incomplete prompts and photo spaces that really, you swear you meant to put a photo in...one day... Yeah, well, me too. Which is why I think I may have found the best book...
The genius idea for packing wine on your picnic
While there's something to be said for sipping wine out of those big red keg cups in the summer, I admit I always feel a little fancy when my Albarino is an actual wine glass. Unfortunately, if you're picnicking, glass isn't going to cut it. So to speak. The Wine...
Happy Mother’s Day, cool moms!
Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, and otherwise essential caretakers of the world. We hope it's the best one yet. -Liz and Kristen and Team Cool Mom Picks [9 funny Mother's Day cards via Mom-101]
The Rebecca Minkoff tastemaker series honors cool moms. And Cool Mom Picks!
We love prolific designer and mom Rebecca Minkoff. Love! Liz is still coveting her black and white tote and Kristen continues to drool over her mint crossbody bag. So we are beyond honored (seriously) to find ourselves interviewed this week on her excellent,...
Literature in bloom
I'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. Julie Romero's Handmade Paper Flowers are all made to order with 50 blooms crafted from recycled books....
5 easy handmade Mother’s Day card ideas from the kids. Promise.
Yes, we're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day cards and crafts. You've got just two more days--unless you're sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we've got some cool DIY Mother's Day card ideas and gifts for moms in our archives,...
Special DIY Mother’s Day crafts and cards to really make someone’s day
With Mother's Day just a few days away, it's time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas, we've got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and little banners that the kids can...
The eco beach totes that look like summer heaven
With our family living at the pool all summer long, a strong, sturdy tote bag is a summer must-have. This year, I'm thinking of switching from my standard canvas bag to one of these amazing totes made from recycled sails. Sea Bags are an old favorite of ours, designed...
Inspiring words for aspiring adults
I'm not generally one for inspirational quotes around the house. But sometimes there are phrases that I just want to think about all day--and I wouldn't mind my kids spending time mulling them over either. The Work Hard and Be Nice poster from prolific...
Three Mother’s Day brunch menus as fab as the moms we’re honoring
Just like snowflakes, no two moms are exactly alike. So it only follows that no two Mother's Day brunch menus should be exactly alike either. In honor of Mother's Day, I've composed three brunch menus that can be served as I've put them together--or mixed and matched...
Making your own Mother’s Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)
This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board--which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a look at what Darcy Miller, the...
The prettiest coloring book in the world
First thing each morning my kids usually plop themselves down at our kitchen table and proceed to sketch, color, and print until they're practically late for school. I love how focused they are on their little projects. I also love that it gives my husband and I some...
Keeping them busy all summer long with fun kids’ games and crafts
Summer break starts in two weeks down here in Atlanta (yes, two weeks!), so I'm already stocking up on cool kids' games and activities to keep my kids occupied. My go-to stop on the web: mom-owned Cattiwampus, where I always find a few keepers I know my kids...
The 2013 Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash: We’ll be a part this year, come join us!
When I first discovered Baby Buggy, the remarkable organization that helps new mothers most in need, I was instantly captivated. As a new mom myself, I wanted to know what I could do to help. And now, several years later, I'm so excited to not only join the amazing...
7 easy DIY craft ideas for National Teacher Appreciation Day or end of year teacher gifts
With the end of the school year looming (cue the screams of delighted children everywhere), it's time to start thinking of ways to thank the tireless, wonderful, and inspiring teachers in our kids' lives. And with tomorrow being National Teacher Appreciation Day, it's...
A monogram necklace with character
We love it when monograms go monoglam, but we also love it when initial necklaces show some character. If you're looking for an awesomely affordable Mother's Day gift, or just a sweet little soemthing to go with your summer sundresss, these pendants pop with...
Foodies, welcome to your digital recipe box of awesomeness.
There's an avalanche of recipe sites out there, and one of my personal favorites is about to become yours, too. Foodily (which appropriately stands for "Food, I Love You") is a social recipe network combining a massive library of curated recipes (i.e., recipes you can...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this past week just in case you missed them. 1. The coolest Mother's Day gifts for camera lovers. Aren't those necklaces awesome? 2. We bet you'll love these Mother's Day tech gifts for under $30. And not just because of the...
The fairest trade gifts of them all (for the fairest mom of them all)
Once upon a time there was an online store filled with beautiful gifts from all over the world: bags, scarves, jewelry, quilts, stamps, and decor. Every purchase helped transform lives and make the world a better place. It's not a fairy tale, and it's not magic,...
Kids helping kids with tees? That’s mightee fine!
This cool website has one goal: to help teach kids valuable lessons in helping other kids in need. The really cute shirts just happen to be a bonus. Each month, Mightee Kids works with one special charity to craft a gorgeous, soft, kids' tee shirt with a stylish...
A love for leather
Discovering Melissa Zook jewelry last year was the best thing to happen to my wrist since...I don't know. Something else good that happened to my wrist. I immediately splurged on one of this Brooklyn artist's black leather cuff bangles and not only have I worn it...