More coolness from recent weeks…
Ding, dong, the witch is read: nifty 3D bookmarks
Book lovers, we've come across some major cuteness for you. We think you and your Munchkins are going to go (winged) ape for these adorable 3D bookmarks.And if you're not into The Wizard of Oz, they come in several other shapes, including pirates, zombies, and...
A scarily cute costume for you pregnant ghouls
I was pregnant during two Halloweens. Looking back, I'm sad I never got into that particular holiday spirit. That probably has something to do with the fact that I was just happy to struggle into my own clothes and shoes, let alone deal with a costume. But that's...
Let’s raise a fair-trade toast to National Coffee Day!
Hey, wake up! It's National Coffee Day. So If you love coffee, raise your mug! And if you support fair trade coffee...well, we have a lot to talk about.Whether it's tall, grande, venti, with extra shots, with whip, made by baristas, or filtered through a paper towel...
The new Phil&Ted’s Dot stroller. Not just for city moms.
Confession: I still envy the fancy strollers of my city-dwelling mama counterparts. But raising four kids in the suburbs doesn't present much of a rationale for much more than the bare basics. At least, that's what I thought until I was introduced to the newest...
Baby hats that will make you squee. (We won’t tell, promise.)
It has always been a fight to persuade my children to keep their winter hats on their heads. Even when the sky is dumping snow, I find their hats behind the couch and stuffed in coat pockets--anywhere but on their poor freezing heads. Thankfully, I'm hopeful this...
A brilliant way to get more organized in minutes. Thanks Springpad.
We love finding new ways to help get our lives more organized, and that's exactly what has happened since we shared Springpad, a free website and mobile app, with our Cool Mom Tech audience a few months back. Just take a peek at what our Editor Liz's smart notebooks...
Don’t miss NBC’s smart new season of Up All Night
Sitcoms have to be seriously good to get my attention at the end of the day. The kids are asleep and the house is quiet, so if I'm going to watch some telly instead of calling it a night, then it had better be worth my time...and crack me up. Make me laugh, or I'm...
Psst, look down. Chuck Taylors get tattooed…with Addatoos.
My kids are super jealous of their little classmates who have Crocs covered in Jibbitz. Well, now my sneakered offspring can have a little fun decorating their own shoes, thanks to these cool doodads that we discovered at one of our fave shops, Spoon Sisters. ...
A teacher gift that gives back to teachers? I give it an A+!
I panic whenever it's time for teacher gifts. How many apple mugs does one person need? Does she have food allergies? Will the collection of Starbucks gift cards send him spiraling into caffeine-induced madness?But here's one gift that's beautiful, useful, and gives...
We’re drooling over Winter Water Factory’s upcoming collection
I find myself getting the baby bug after seeing the upcoming spring collection from Winter Water Factory. The colors, patterns and variety of styles are overwhelmingly adorable. They've chosen graphic prints that are super cool, but still feel sweetly innocent--and...
With this dulce de leche, life just got a whole lot sweeter
If you've never tried authentic dulce de leche--an addictive sauce made by slowly cooking milk with sugar--you're in for a serious treat.However if you're already familiar with this caramel-like nectar of the gods, then you're in for a serious surprise. We found...
Want to win $50,000 for your school? You should. Here’s why.
I remember sitting down at my very first PTA meeting, excited for my daughter to enter kindergarten at a wonderful public school, until I heard these words:It looks like we'll have to cancel the dance program this year. I felt the tears well up in my eyes. As a former...
The new Double Helix double stroller from Orbit is one far-out ride
For any mom with more than one child, finding the right double stroller is pretty much the search for the holy grail. The perfect buggy built for two should be easy to maneuver, fit through doorways, and allow you to convert it into a single stroller without breaking...
Breaking news: Trader Joe’s and Sunland peanut butter recall expands *Now updated
NOTE: It appears that Sunland Inc is now out of business. Check your pantries, mamas! The recall of New Mexico-based Sunland Inc. peanut butter sold at Trader Joe’s has now been expanded to 76 types of products, including almond butter, cashew butter, and tahini. The...
A DIY kids’ craft to brighten up fall
I know it's just a matter of time. Soon, my kids will be bringing home school craft projects made with fading leaves, twigs and pinecones. But I refuse to abandon the bright, bold colors I love just because we've officially hit fall. That's why I love this supersimple...
Nursing for good: The Bravado Nursing Tank by Rebecca Minkoff for Baby Buggy
I love good products that help support a good cause, but I love them even more when they're actually tied to the cause. (As in, I still question that strange fast-food fried-chicken campaign to fight breast cancer.) This is why I'm so happy to give you the first look...
Rabbit Days and Dumplings serves up deliciously different family music
Thanks to an Austrian grandmother and a healthy selection of Putumayo Kids music, my kids have been exposed to a fairly diverse tapestry of children's music...although I will admit that our knowledge of any music from East Asia is almost nonexistent. But now that...
Aubrey Anderson-Emmon’s Emmy dress: will it be your daughter’s dress next?
Anyone who caught the Emmys last night probably oohed and ahhed over Modern Family's adorable Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. In case you're wondering where she got that awesome little purple dress, it's none other than Tea Collection, believe it or not. And we've got a...
Watch it wiggle, see it freak out your party guests
Browsing through our archives for cool Halloween ideas, I came across this old link to a post highlighting a recipe for super spooky eyeball Jell-O shots. Non-alcoholic for the kids, of course. Poking around the site, turns out there's a ton more great ideas for...
Volcom, Yo Gabba Gabba and Jack Black = skate culture awesomesauce
Volcom is my kids' absolute obsession around these parts. They're hardcore skateboarders, and Volcom represents everything that is awesome about skater culture. One of my sons insists on only wearing shirts emblazoned with their logo. He has two, and if they're dirty?...
We’ve got the buzz on a sweet new line by Burt’s Bees
We're used to slathering our babies in products from Burt's Bees, but now you can dress your baby in them, too. Sweet![Don't miss a great giveaway and discount code after the jump!] The new Burt's Bees Baby line includes a complete layette in sizes preemie...