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Honoring Black History Month with poetry
In honor of Black History Month, I've started sharing a beautifully illustrated new book with my kids that introduces them to 200 years of poetry from some of the most influential African-American poets. Even more than a history book, these words will paint a picture...
What if LEGO pieces were made of wood?
It's hard to imagine a world without little plastic bricks, especially if you have a kid who's obsessed. But what if LEGO were made of wood? The cool part is that they actually exist. And they're compatible with the original bricks too. Japanese firm Mokurokku has...
Bring on spring with these cool new stroller shades from Bugaboo
We're almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn't mean I don't have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they've really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear essential for parents. The next...
A book to help kids look at the Presidents in a whole new way
My kids can remember who was the first president, who ended slavery, and who was president during the Great Depression. But there are so many other great stories and interesting personality quirks about these leaders of our nation; the challenge is how to remember...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here, just a few of our favorite tech picks of the last week on Cool Mom Tech, just in case you missed them. 1. With cold season here, here's how to de-germ your tech, safely. It's easier (and cheaper) than you think. 2. Awesome, affordable gadgets, that can make a...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Embroidered heart handmade card
Last up in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series, here's an embroidered heart handmade card that your kids can easily sew and send, created by Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte and brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and its new limited-edition Sealed...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Secret code Braille handmade card
We love Valentine's Day cards you can make yourself, and up next in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series that's brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and its new limited-edition Sealed with Love stamp, here's a DIY secret code braille card that your kids...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Keepsake handmade handprint card
When it comes to Valentine's Day cards, we think the best ones are those handmade by our kids. So how exciting that we teamed up with Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte (love her!) in a DIY Valentine's Day craft video series brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service...
Celebrate Mardi Gras at home with these great DIY masks for kids
Happy Mardi Gras, mamas! Even if your kids won't go near crawfish etouffee, or do anything with those shiny beads except put them in their mouths (don't let them, by the way), you can have a fun Mardi Gras celebration at home tonight by making some colorful masks....
15 of the best free printable Valentine’s cards for the classroom (no cheesy ones, promise)
With Valentine's Day coming up, many of us are frantically searching for free printable Valentine's cards to get our kids ready for the Annual Valentine's Day Card Exchange that's a tradition in so many schools. Get ready with this carefully curated list of some of...
Congratulations to Grammy winners, The Okee Dokee Brothers!
We are so thrilled to learn that last night's Grammy for best children's album went to a longtime favorite of ours, the Okee Dokee Brothers' Can You Canoe? In fact, our own kids' music expert, Christina Refford, called it the best kids CD of 2012, so we're glad...
Eep aap ork ah ah, that means I love you
Last week I discovered the adorable world of finger puppets from Lindy Brown of Stay Awake when I included her adorable finger puppets in our round up of awesome hedgehog toys and gifts. But it turns out, the Ontario artist is pretty good with the cute inanimate...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
From helpful apps to the gadgets and bling we're swooning over for Valentine's Day (hint! hint!), you won't want to miss our favorite picks from the past week. 1. If you love your tech, this will be the best $19.99 you spend, hands down. 2. Got family overseas?...
Hunger Games Valentines: May the odds be ever in our favor
If you like your Valentine cards less frilly pink and more, uh, dark, then would you perhaps consider these Hunger Games Valentines? French graphic designer Yenniper has created these Hunger Games Valentines as free printables, which means even District 12 could...
The household cleaner so safe that I licked it
If you're worried about scary chemicals around the house, you're going to love the new organic cleaner so safe that you can use it to wash fruit, shine the counter, or wipe out your dog's ears. Or, yes, even lick it. And I know, because I totally licked it. For the...
6 simple and sweet Valentine’s Day breakfast recipes
It used to be that Valentine's Day meant a romantic breakfast in bed with my husband. These days, we're lucky if we wake up without a sneaky child nestled between us. And by nestled I mean sleeping perpendicular to us with with his heels firmly planted in my cheek....
What to do with your kids during a snowstorm
With the big snowstorm about to hit the Northeast, we're gathering activities to keep our kids busy and happy while the snow falls outside. So make sure your fridge is stocked, grab some hot chocolate, and check out these helpful suggestions. Stay safe and warm,...
15 of the absolute cutest hedgehog gifts, all handmade
When we first started this site it was birds. Then owls. Then foxes. Now, neck-in-neck with the fox, the cutest animal trend to emerge is definitely hedgehogs. (Not that owls show any sign of going anywhere.) If you think the spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae...
Say “I Love You” with leggings
I'm always reluctant to fork over cash for Valentine's Day clothing for my girls that they'll only wear on February 14. But the new spring collection from CMP-fave Luna Leggings is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. And even better, your purchase could make a...
5 easy red velvet desserts for a red hot Valentine’s Day
Red may be the official hue of Valentine's Day, but you don't have to give red roses or wear a splash of red to get in the official Valentine's Day spirit. You can also whip up something red. Red velvet, to be exact. Using a simple red velvet batter makes anything...
How to give your kids monthly gifts of awesomeness from littlefox
There are so many amazingly unique and gorgeous baby products out there. But when I was a new mama, I was so exhausted and preoccupied, I found it hard to find the time to actually buy all the cool baby clothes, toys and gear I would've loved to have. If only I had a...