More coolness from recent weeks…
Going Public: How you can help protect education. For all kids.
The state of education in the US has been top of mind ever since having children, as I'm sure it is for so many of us parents. And now there's a really important documentary I sincerely hope you'll take a look at if you care about oh, things like every kid in America...
I Scream for I Scream for Ice Cream
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal is on a tear with her awesome children's books, and her latest is no exception. I Scream, Ice Cream: A Book of Wordles is so much fun if you've got kids, like mine, obsessed with wordplay and homophones. (Not the same as homonyms as I...
13 of the absolute cutest Easter gifts for kids
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids. It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for ideas for your little ones that...
This Waldorf rainbow toy just needs a pot of gold
It's St. Patrick's Day and that means it's time to put green food coloring in the pancakes, the mashed potatoes, and the toilet. What, your leprechauns don't tinkle in the potty as they hunt for gold? But if you'd like a pretty, sturdy, and long-lasting rainbow to...
Nagging is more fun with Tetris-shaped notes
Square sticky notes are so boring. It's much more fun to use these oh-so-familiar shapes, humming Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as you write out a reminder to take out the garbage. Did you know that the blocks used in Tetris are called Tetriminoes? It's true. The...
Serious scooter style with South African flair
I am obsessed with Vespa scooters. I mean, seriously, what could be better than hopping onto a scooter and zipping off into the sunset in some gorgeous foreign land? But what do you do if (like me) you can't afford your scooter fix? Well, you dress your kids in...
Clothes for kids, drawn by kids, helping kids. No kidding.
We love to bring you great picks with a great story, and this one hits home on a lot of levels. Here's how one little girl is making the world a better place through clothes designed by kids, for kids. Bethany Sawyer was only five when she decided she wanted to make...
Pamper the new mama in your life with Farmaesthetics luxe body care
New mothers are a special breed and require a special regimen. On the feeding front? Give them whatever they want and back away slowly, telling them how beautiful they are. And when it comes to caring for them, you can't go wrong pampering their tired bodies with...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with Lots of Socks
This Thursday, March 21st, we'd like you to help raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day, not by making a donation to research (although that's always nice), or signing a petition, or running a 5K. Instead, we ask that you and the kids find the craziest socks...
Seventh Generation’s new baby products are eco-awesome
Long before I had kids, I was buying Seventh Generation products to clean my little apartment. I liked their earth-friendly business practices, their mindful selection of ingredients, and the fact that I could grab what I needed from the shelves of my local...
The kids’ table is the place to be with Marimekko’s fun, fancy dishes
I love using colorful matching dish sets for my kids' snacks and meals. Not to mention, I swear it makes my kids eat better. And now, there's a new line of children's dinnerware from Marimekko--yes, the design house responsible for the iconic bold prints that may be...
The write way to celebrate Pi Day
Ok, so there's actually no wrong way to celebrate Pi Day, which is today, 3.14. (Get it?) But this option is inexpensive, functional, and calorie-free. Plus, it can help your kids learn more than the first three digits of everyone's favorite mathematical constant. The...
4 Lucky Charms recipes for a magically delicious St. Patrick’s Day
I've been carrying a deep dark secret since childhood (and yes, Cool Moms, I'm revealing myself here and now): this organic mama has a weakness for sugary cereals. I cannot be left alone with a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I'm the one person on the planet who...
Cuddly plush Easter Peeps: still pretty sweet
While I've been known to consume a whole flock of marshmallowy Peeps in one sitting, I'm not as eager to see what happens to my kids when they're all hopped up on the sugary treats. So this Easter, I think I'll tuck a different kind of Peep treat in their Easter...
Safe and sunny spring cleaning round-up
Spring sunshine and open windows are wonderful...until we suddenly see the dirt and cobwebs that have been comfortably lurking in corners all winter. Here are some of our favorite ways to handle spring cleaning safely, especially when we all know babies and kids will...
Our fave baby milestone posters, now in 5 great colors
I'm a big fan of everything from Strange Birdy Studios, so I was excited to hear that they've expanded their My First Year Poster range to include some gorgeous limited edition colors, as well as a customized version. There are five new color combinations...
Forget your sleeve. Wear your heart on your shoe.
Beautiful style, quality European materials, and adorable sweetness, all in one shoe for babies, toddlers, little girls, and tweens? We heart that! We're smitten with these lovely Heart Ballerina shoes from Chloe In Style. Available in suede Sand or snakeskin Blue,...
5 hot emerald green accessories you’ll want to wear long past St. Patrick’s Day
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, I scour my closet for something--anything--green, and end up with the same sad sweater. Though this year, with emerald green a Pantone Color of Spring 2013, I'm seeing lots of gorgeous wearables that I can recommend all year long--not...
Let your children’s feet do the happy spring dance in super cool new sneakers
Spring is coming (can you feel it? I can feel it!) which means facing the reality that when the kids' snow boots go to the back of the closet, last year's sneakers and shoes may not make it to see the first crocus. Darn those growing feet. The new spring and...
Awesome Doctor Who posters, for awesome Doctor Whovian homes
We love it when geek goes chic. These gorgeous posters are a great way to bring your obsession with Doctor Who to the walls with style. Whichever Doctor is your favorite--I'm a David Tennant girl myself--it can be hard to find geeky posters that still have major style...
We’re egg-static over these dyeable, reusable faux Easter eggs (ha)
I enjoy decorating Easter eggs with the kids so much, I don't even mind the food-coloring-dyed fingers we all end up with by the end. But for kids with an egg allergy or who follow a vegan diet, this is one annual tradition that they've probably had to skip each year....