More coolness from recent weeks…
Taking tangrams to new places: Your walls
I've seen enough tangram activities in my kids' math books to know that they are supposed to be great at fostering an early understanding of geometry, spatial reasoning, and design. But eh, my kids just think they are fun and make neat pictures. So when we had the...
Personalized Gifts for Dad – 2012 Father’s Day Gift Guide
We're so excited to present this roundup of awesome personalized and custom gifts for dad int the first in our Father's Day Gift Guide Series brought to you by the wonderful folks at Dove Men+Care. Don't miss the super amazing giveaway info for one lucky reader,...
Homemade popsicle recipes for the Zoku Single Pop Maker
Memorial Day is this weekend, which in my world means the beginning of popsicle season. It's hard to talk diy popsicles without talking the Zoku pop maker, so it's a good thing they've given us something new to talk about!This summer, you can indulge in the new single...
Twin baby gifts that are two of a k1nd.
Looking for a cool twin baby gift? Move over, Baby A and Baby B. You, too, Thing 1 and Thing 2. We found a clever new way to proudly proclaim your twin status on your chest. Our friends at mom and pop design shop Snug Attack are back with even more fun,...
Polos meet t-shirts in these clever shirts for boys
My son's drawers are full of two kinds of shirts: casual tees and dressier polos, and absolutely nothing in between. That's why I'm digging new-to-us apparel that's perfect for doing double wardrobe duty. The cool iNTAKT polo shirts are made from soft...
Join the Culture club for good karma
Love bright prints, colorful toys, and cottons that will really breathe this summer, since they were crafted to withstand the sweltering heat of Africa?Love knowing that your purchase helps babies all over the world? Us, too. That's why we're digging Culture...
Long live disco
The news that The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb died this weekend seems particularly poignant following Donna Summer's passing last week: Two of the most significant voices of my childhood, gone. I, for one, am thrilled that their music will live on for generations. And...
How do hoodie bath towels for kids get better? It’s a snap.
Standard hoodie bath towels for kids seem to have one major drawback: they slip off. Once you let your damp toddler loose, there's no way that towel's staying on that newly clean little head. [don't miss an exclusive limited time discount after the jump!] So the new...
The new, non-committal family tree.
Once your little one starts growing up and you realize just how temporary each stage is, the hammer and nail type of wall decor can seem a too permanent. So naturally we love the wonderfully easy changeable trend of wall decals. Moms Carin and Maria...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Just in case you missed them, here are some of our top tech picks from Cool Mom Tech over the last week.1. Move over, gourmet cupcakeries. This beautifully designed cupcake app makes delicious DIY a piece of cake. With sprinkles.2. This free app is so helpful for...
If toddlers could write poetry, it would go something like this
Poems about children and parenting can be kind of, um, hit or miss. Whether it's too saccharin or just too earnest, I'm not sure--all I know is that it often leaves me vaguely uncomfortable. (And I was a creative writing major!) Not the case with To What Miserable...
LEGO Minifigures are breeding!
Living with three LEGO-obsessed children, it does seem like these little bricks multiply like magic. But now, it appears that those innocent-looking little minifigures have been busy doing a little uh, multiplying on their own. Oh, yes, we've got babies. Citizen...
Double Time: Raising twins with hilarity
I'm a big fan of Jane Roper, because I love any author who is willing to laugh at herself. Since 2007, Jane has been baring her soul for the world and now, she lets us into the nitty gritty details of raising twins with a fantastic new book that will speak to all...
The one Potluck where everything is tasty
Since returning home from this year's Kindiefest, I've been listening to loads of great kids' music I can't wait to share, like this brand-new release from one of our kindie favorites, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. Their latest collection of songs is a like a...
Somewhere over the rainbow
Rainbows are a classic design staple. When I was a little girl, my entire room was decorated in rainbows, which might have been a little too much, come to think of it. But one here and there adds color and whimsy. This hand painted rainbow wall shelf is a...
Two adorable Kokeshi dolls that are made to be read
As much as my kids and I love Japanese Kokeshi dolls, I can't bring myself to let another collection into the house, what with all the stuffed animals and favorite rocks already displayed around my girls' room. But, I've found a way to combine Kokeshi cute with...
BOB gets into the stroller accessory game and the kids aren’t complaining a bit.
Toddlerhood is a mover and shaker kind of lifestyle, which is probably why our first lower budget stroller wore out its welcome fairly quickly, and our replacement umbrella stroller is handy--but not souped-up enough for a long day bopping around. It seemed the timing...
Cool vintage toys, gifts, and clothes for kids, all in one place
When I had my first daughter almost eight years ago, I decided that my gift to each of my children would be to start a collection of some kind. And so, whenever I'm at an antique show or making my weekly Etsy rounds, I look for the perfect items to add to their...
Lollipop Theater Network – Bringing movies to kids who can’t go themselves
As a music therapist working with kids in the hospital, I saw that one of the biggest challenges parents faced (among the many) was providing their kids with as much of a typical every day experience as they could. From keeping up with school work to listening to...
Olive Us gets kids excited to move and make and do.
We imagine that anyone who's ever read Design Mom has instantly fallen in love with Gabrielle Blair, her adorable brood, and her positive approach to beautifying life. So we're thrilled to be able to announce Gabby's exciting new video project that we think you'll...
Hey kid, your underwear goes here!
On most days, I don't even know why I bother folding and putting the kids' clothes away because the drawers just end up in complete shambles. Forget even trying to maintain any level of organization within a drawer, I'm lucky if the underwear doesn't end up with the...