More coolness from recent weeks…
Gustafer Yellowgold’s musical tour through the holidays is a trip worth taking
Yes, the years are going by so fast, though I've never had one whiz by in 28.4 minutes, thank goodness. But if anyone can make that happen in a way that will put a smile on your face, it's the musical, yellow-hued cartoon Gustafer Yellowgold, whose latest...
Poketo for Target – Back to school shopping gets cooler and more affordable
When the first Poketo for Target collection hit stores, I snatched up a few awesome pieces before it was too late. And so you can bet I'm ready to track down their newest Target collection, ready for the picking starting now. Poketo's 2012 Target...
Come to the Dark Side; we have tea!
That's no moon-- it's... a tea diffuser, and it's fully operational, Star Wars fans. You lovers of Star Wars and loose leaf teas: rejoice! This exquisitely detailed stainless steel Death Star Tea Infuser is an officially licensed Lucasfilm collectible -- and...
8 tasty nut-free and gluten free lunchbox snacks for kids
With back to school in full swing, I'm mulling over lunch box ideas to keep things fresh for the next ten months. (Ten!) I recently posted 13 healthier versions of kids' favorite lunchbox snacks and this week I'm sticking with snacks; specifically those made without...
Hats off, Aussies. These kids’ accessories dazzle.
When I saw this adorable little outfit on Planet Awesome Kid, I knew I had to track down the hat immediately. It brought me to the most wonderful Australian webshop filled with so many amazing kids' accessories. Including possibly the most awesome kids' boots...
Bloom’s new crib bedding – A reason to let your kids have lollipops in bed
The new Lollipop crib bedding sets from Bloom are mod, cool and have a luxe 300 thread count, which is exactly what you'd expect from the company that produces such baby gems as the new eye-popping Zen Stroller and the luxury Fresco High Chair. When it comes to fusing...
Survive pumping at work with the Milk it Kit
When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I'll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump at home, let alone in my...
6 of the best of the robot backpacks for kids
It's 2012, and we still don't have our jet packs, hovercars, and personal house-cleaning robots. But we have found that robot backpacks are super hot, so we've rounded up a fantastic collection of the very best ones, to keep your kid company at school.And no, they do...
A little bit of back to school calendar organization brilliance
It only took my husband a good three months to install our large wall calendar system in the kitchen. And I won't even tell you how much it cost. Ouch. Too bad I didn't know about Wall Pops, whose awesome wall decals we featured in our back to school shopping guide,...
Basq in the glow of beautiful pregnancy skin
My daughter turns six next week, and that means I'm feeling extra nostalgic--even about my stretch marks. Back then, I didn't know the importance of keeping growing belly skin supple, and now I'm suffering for it. If only I could send a care package back to my...
4 of the coolest superhero invitations for your little dreamer
I'm a big fan of superheroes, and therefore, cool superhero invitations. I'm pretty sure your kids are too.I love seeing my kids practice being good people while pretending to be courageous, powerful and strong. I mean, sure, sometimes they also pretend that they can...
Rock on, Ben Franklin!
My oldest is a budding scientist. He looks up to Ben Franklin the way most people look up to rock stars. For a while, said son was sporting a tri-corn hat to really perfect his Franklin look. That kind of got in the way, and frankly, wool is pretty darn hot....
The coolest metallic and glitter shoes for back to school
Much to my daughters' delight, metallics and glitter are a hot trend for the back to school season, but with so many options, it can be tough to pick. So we scoured the web for the coolest kicks that will let your little or big girl shine for the entire school...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. This super fun app lets you create professional-looking posters using your own Instagram photos. Keep Calm and Cool Mom? 2. You're going to love this fun, free way to...
Motherhood = coffeehood
I am still the world's worst Starbucks orderer. I can't remember whether I order the size before the "iced" and I still get the name of the coffee I love wrong. So of course I'm giggling at this adorable poster that breaks down the basic coffee types with charming...
Teaching the kids a little dice
If you're a Yahtzee fan, but your kids aren't quite old enough to keep track of it all--or you just have trouble keeping track of those darn pads--you'll probably love this awesome new dice game, Tenzi. Plus, it's from a cool little company and I always love...
Chopsticks get a cool fix for little fingers
Going out for Chinese food was a regular event during my childhood, and we kids always loved it. Chinese restaurants are the great crowd-pleasers of the culinary world, kid-friendly environments where veggies are magically hidden in almost every dish. However...
Traveling to France with the accessories, but not the plane ticket. Le sigh.
I've had Paris on the brain lately. Leave it to Petunia Picklebottom to come out with new French-inspired prints on pretty new accessories and make me even more wistful. In fact, you don't even have to be a mom to carry these. The Strolling in St...
If Wonder Woman opened an Etsy store
Judging by the awesomely geeky baby goods in this chic boutique, I would wager that Wonder Woman's sewing machine isn't as invisible as her jet.Whether you need to burp, wipe, snuggle, or celebrate your little Loki, this is the source of some super baby gear for fans...
Sparkle on: these rings rock however you roll
I admit it. Finding unique accessories that stand out from what I see on the wrists and fingers of the other women in my neighborhood gives me a little caffeine shot of joy. I love it when someone asks, "Where did you get that?" Sometimes I want to keep my fun...
Wumbers is gr8 for beginner readers
I still remember how much hard work it was for my kids to learn to read, with all the painfully slow sounding-out of words one-by-one. It sometimes seems that kids are so busy trying to figure out what the letters say that they can't even concentrate on the story....