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How to talk to kids about the Boston Marathon tragedy: A list of great resources
As a runner who lives just south of Boston, and whose husband spent his lunch break photographing sites at the beloved Boston Marathon that ends mere blocks from his office, yesterday's tragic events all hit way too close to home. Like so many people, wherever you may...
15 funny Mother’s Day Cards for mamas with sass
Last year we tracked down 10 of the funniest Mother's Day cards, because you know what? Not all of us have mothers (or are mothers) who want sappy prefab poems served up with breakfast in bed. Some of us are happy to know we're raising a kid with a sense of humor. I...
Will they stop teaching cursive? Not in our house.
With all the talk about getting rid of cursive handwriting in schools, this writer is a little panicky. Fortunately my kids are showing the inclination anyway. Which is in part why I'm loving these awesome personalized placemats to help them do that very thing. We...
BonLook: seriously stylish sunglasses for kids
As someone who hates going out without sunglasses on, I'm sure I'm not the only one whose kids have inherited my sensitive eyes. I'm also sure I'm not the only parent to have had that experience where we broke down and bought the cheapie (though not really so cheap)...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. You'll want to bookmark these smart tips for monitoring your kids' screen time. 2. A brilliant way to keep track of your luggage, or your gadgets, or anything else you might lose. 3....
A book your kids will love when you can’t be there
I'll never forget driving away to give birth to baby number two while my firstborn screamed from her grandmother's arms in the doorway. Yeah, trying to leave the kids for a business trip, a hospital stay, or any other reason, can be a gut-wrenching experience for us...
Bike and Roll: Explore Washington DC with the family on wheels
Our family trip to Washington, DC was filled with amazing historical stories, visits to interesting museums...and lots and lots of walking. But we did find a better, zippier way to to see all the major monuments. Take it from our tired feet: this is a fabulous way to...
Bumbleride Indie: Is it too dated to call it the Cadillac of strollers?
They say that it's hard to improve upon perfection, but the newest Bumbleride Indie stroller has found a way to buck that concept. We have always loved this line of super sturdy and stylish wheels, and with the newest features, there's even more to get excited about....
How to learn origami? The ultimate resource
My daughter came home the other day asking to learn origami. Sadly, all I could remember from my youth was how to make a butterfly. And then I realized after about six tries that...um, I didn't remember that either. After much searching, I'm so happy to have found...
The best part of April showers: fluffy clouds
Poor April always gets a bad rap with it's reputation for showers, but I actually love the cloud motif, which seems to be pretty popular these days. Who said clouds have to be gray and gloomy? Saving for a rainy day takes on a whole new meaning with this lovely...
Cooper and Kid: an “awesome box” just for dads.
It was inevitable that with the proliferation of monthly boxes for moms, that someone would come along with a version for dads. And we're pleased to see it has nothing to do with "reminding" dads that they are incapable of cooking or changing diapers; but rather, it's...
Gorgeous disposable diapers, including a philanthropic hippopotamus
Though I've always been a cloth-diaperer at heart, I use my share of disposables, too. So when CMP fave The Honest Company launched last year, I was so very jealous of the gorgeous diaper prints available because I can't get them up in Canada. And now there...
Maurice Sendak prints. A.K.A. Where the wild things art. (Ha.)
You can't grab an original piece of art by kid-lit favorite and real-life wild thing Maurice Sendak unless you've got super deep pockets. But you can snag the next best thing: Sendak's artwork, already framed, and hand-selected by the master himself. Oh, and it's on...
6 spring cocktails to bid adieu to winter
Cooking's my thing, but I'm in the mood to celebrate spring with some yummy cocktails, thank you very much! Seasonal sips are a fun, grown-up way to savor vibrant spring flavors as we coax the sun out of winter hiding. So put on your new rose-colored shades, grab a...
Who knew the big bad wolf was really only somewhat bad?
If you like children's books in the spirit of The Stinky Cheese Man--and I sure do--then this funny, modern retelling of the classic Three Little Pigs story is going to be right at home on your bookshelf. Mark Teague's The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf...
Life’s an organic bowl of cherries
My girls have this ridiculous obsession with lip balm. Considering how it's actually on their lips (and thus, entering their digestive system, let's be honest) I tend to be more conscientious about lip balm ingredients than even things like kids' nail polishes. The...
Fairiche skin care: luxury stuff for faces in need of pampering
Now that forced hot air and dry radiator heat is less a part of my days (hallelujah) I can already feel my skin starting to adapt. It's time to put away the heavier, winter moisturizers and transition to something lighter. The brand-new Fairiche line is a luxury...
The newest cool thing on Martha Stewart Living’s Pinterest boards? Us!
We love Pinterest. And we love Martha Stewart. So we'd be totally lying if we didn't say we were beyond thrilled to be this month's guest pinners on the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board. (Yes, our voices may or may not hurt from the squealing.) Click over, and...
Cool Mom Picks and Gilt Groupe team up for awesome discounts on cool baby gifts
Since launching our Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide a few days ago, we've clearly got baby gifts on the brain. So it's perfect timing to continue helping out new mamas and all their generous friends and family with a special sale event on Top Must-Haves for Baby over...
Organic sachets bring the scent of spring…well, anywhere.
I have a total thing for sachets. It's easy to find scary-looking ones (hello, airport giftshops!), but when I find pretty ones that smell wonderful, I tend to stock up. Gardenmis on Etsy is like awesome sachet central. I really love the French country sachets which...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. These smart phone cases were hugely popular with our Facebook fans. And they're for Android and iPhone, hooray! 2. Even if you already have free texting, this new app is truly awesome....