More coolness from recent weeks…
Your baby’s toasty in that stroller. Shouldn’t you be toasty, too?
I am definitely not one for gimmicky baby and new mom products that you really don't need. That's probably why you don't see a lot of stroller accessories on here, or stuff like the dreaded wipes warmer. (Sorry to those of you who love them.) But in this case, I kind...
All-inclusive craft kits from Lullubee: just add fun
Both of my kids are craft junkies. Like, major craft crazies. They could create arts and crafts all day, every day. I'm constantly rummaging through drawers and closets, trying to figure out what I could I use to create a "handmade" craft. Which never really works out...
Gourmet Spotting: Great taste, in the mail
Need a quick hostess gift that doesn't require wrapping? We think a gourmet box for foodies is always in good taste. Especially when it gives back a little too. Yes, we already delivered a spiffy round-up of amazing gift subscription services for adults, but we...
Great gift books for every little reader on your holiday list, because we still think they make the best gifts of all
Even in the sea of toys piled high under our Christmas tree, my kids are always excited to receive books as holiday gifts. Always. And I admit, I'm pretty happy too. They're gifts that all my kids will enjoy at one time or another, and perhaps even their kids too....
8 of the coolest personalized gifts that there’s still time to get for Christmas!
Whether you're down to the last present on your list or still only just getting started (ahem), you don't have to panic. There's still time to order super-cool gifts that are--get this!--personalized, so no one will ever know that you didn't buy them weeks ago. Here...
5 apple cider cocktails that make mean mocktails, too
These days, I look for a cocktail that's just as tasty without the spirits. (Ah, how times have changed.) I like having yummy drinks on hand for pregnant friends, kids, and those who steer clear of alcohol. And I've figured out that the key to a great mocktail is a...
The perfect gift for the kid whose power is super-coloring
If you--like me--have a little one who has become so devoted to all things "super" that you have to call breakfast "super-Cheerios" and explain that bedtime is the only way to recharge super-batteries, then I guarantee this is a truly super present. These personalized...
Great baby dolls for boys, in honor of Free to Be You and Me, and William…40 years later.
We're so happy to wish a happy 40th anniversary to Free to Be...You and Me, that groundbreaking collection of songs and spoken word pieces that introduced me to the concepts of equality and tolerance at such a young age. For instance, take the song William's Doll. The...
11 awesome handmade gifts you don’t need a design degree to create
After spending a few minutes on Pinterest at this time of the year, I start to feel seriously inadequate in the crafting arena. I don't mind stretching a little bit to make something awesome, but I'd rather not lose my mind in the process. If you too get the itch to...
Way cool modern Christmas cards. For real.
It's that time of the year: choosing the annual Christmas card. If you are late in the game, like me, you may be skipping the photo cards. However if you're also like me, you want something unique, simple and festively awesome. I am a big fan of finding special cards...
Top tips and picks for travel with kids to help you all arrive safe and sane
One of our readers' most common questions: what are your best tips for surviving travel with kids? We're here to oblige! So we've rounded up our tried-and-true favorite picks for keeping junior travelers in great spirits. From day trip to 12-hour road trip to the...
Les Miserables movie review: Quite easily the movie of the year
Let me start by saying I am not some Les Mis groupie. I have never seen the play or even read Victor Hugo's book, so it's not like I have childhood memories to stir up. That said, I cannot think of the last time I walked out of a movie saying, I can't wait to see...
Yarn Wars: Crochet your own galaxy of stars
Expensive plastic figurines? A Jedi craves not these things. Grab your lightsaber-shaped crochet hook and get busy creating your own galaxy of bite-sized Jedi, Rebels, Empire, and, well, giant squid guys.Trust us-- it's not a trap. You know we love it when geekery and...
This ornament from A Christmas Story is better than shooting your eye out
Sorry, kid. You can't have a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas, but we hear your Aunt Clara sent you something extra special and handmade to hang on the tree.You guys love A Christmas Story as much as we do, right? This A Christmas Story ornament from made by gwen on...
How to make a holiday mug gift more special. (You weren’t just going to give a mug, right?)
While yes, mugs make good fallback holiday gifts for teachers and coaches and colleagues and your mother-in-law, on their own they're not necessarily...special. (Although we did find one in our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide in the gifts under $16 category that's pretty darn...
12 of the funniest holiday cards for Christmas and beyond
Hooray for the funniest holiday cards! Now, while of course we love those beautiful, sweet, sentimental holiday photo cards just like any other parents, we gotta say, sometimes we're kind of thanking the universe for that one friend who isn't afraid to send the card...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
We've been busy at Cool Mom Tech featuring some of the best holiday tech picks around. Here's what you might have missed on our site this week. 1. Got a pet? You've got to see this hilarious gadget made just for them. 2. Got a Kindle Fire? You need this awesome new...
Christmas gifts that kids can make themselves (really!)
It's a tradition around our house that my kids give handmade gifts (made by their hands!) to their siblings and grandparents. But coming up with new ideas--especially ones that don't require me to be the one doing all the work--can be a challenge. If you love giving...
BRIKA is more than another flash sale site. It’s less–in a good way.
While overall, I admit I'm growing a little weary of all the membership-only shopping sites (and the subsequent eight million "OUR SALE IS STARTING!" alerts in my inbox each day), there is a new one I'm excited about. I love its focus on artistry, creativity and the...
Gifts with girl power: inspiring shirts featuring great American women
Fans of Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Sakakawea (otherwise known as Sacagawea), and Eleanor Roosevelt, rejoice! We found some really cool shirts that celebrate the resilience, imagination, and bravery of these strong American women. The Great Americans shirts...
A personalized gift guaranteed to make you happy
I can't imagine that Gretchen Rubin offers a money-back guarantee on happiness after reading her best-selling book Happiness at Home, but based on Kristen's review, I think we would be inclined to do it for her. To sweeten the deal, here's something neat: Gretchen is...