More coolness from recent weeks…
Gap Kids + Threadless – now the most indie of tees at the most unlikely of shops
Well lookie here at what Gap is doing these days: taking a page from the Target Shops, West Elm's indie artist selections, and other mainstream retailer partnerships with the little guys. Because starting today, Gap has joined forces with the quirky, uncommon tees...
Modern baby blankets – I’ll take one of each, please
When giving a gift to an expecting mother, I prefer finding something that's of very good quality, a reasonable price point and aesthetically pretty--but practical at the same time. Fortunately, those three thing are becoming easier to find all together. Especially at...
Made with love: 6 easy DIY food gifts for Mother’s Day
Food gifts for Mother's Day can be absolutely amazing, especially when they're handmade with love. Add a heartfelt note, and a scribbly piece of art, and you've got a gift that'll make at least this mama even more excited than a pair of Jimmy Choos. Check out these...
How does your garden grow? With SeedBallz
If there are three things I was sure would never happen in my life, it would be: 1) writing the word "SeedBallz"; 2) knowing what to do with something called SeedBallz; 3) having kids who would fall in love with something called SeedBallz.The lesson? Never say never....
Maurice Sendak lives, through some of the best books ever
Live your life. Live your life. Live your life. That quote is from Maurice Sendak's last interview on NPR. We're so sad that the great curmudgeon, writer, and artist has passed away, but his books will live on in our hearts--and bookshelves--forever. In fact,...
Make every outfit itch-free for sensitive kids
Listen, there are some fabulous clothing companies out there who are making cute kids' clothes with sensory sensitivities in mind (oh, Soft Clothing, how we love thee). But sometimes your kiddo has to wear something specific, like a school uniform. Or he has a t-shirt...
If you can read this, make sure you thank a teacher this week
Though we sooooo appreciate our kids' teachers every day of the school year, we make a special effort to thank those special ones during Teacher Appreciation Week, which happens to be right now. While a kind note goes far, we have rounded up a few delicious choices...
5 custom Mother’s Day gifts you can still get in time for Sunday!
With less than a week until Mother's Day, you might have given up on the idea of custom Mother's Day gifts, but that's not actually the case. While you may pay a little extra for expedited shipping, you can still order a slew of cool personalized gifts from our...
A baby book that’s not so babyish
I have to admit that when it comes to baby books, I don't have a great track record; I have three kids and one half of one completed baby book. It's bad. I wish that I had this option back when my kids were babes because then I would be more likely to be 3 for 3 in...
7 adorable mermaid toys and gifts that have nothing to do with Ariel Barbie
What's that old adage about how spring is coming, and a young girl's thoughts turn to mermaids? Oh right, that's not an adage. Still, my girls seem to be extra interested in them these days, and I'm happy to see so many cropping up that don't have a wide-release...
A mom ring for the chronically undainty
Anyone who knows me will tell you: I'm not dainty. And so much of the personalized jewelry for moms that I see is polished silver, beautifully engraved curlicues, glass photos, and things that, in general, I would break on contact. But this custom ring has a...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
We're starting off the month of May with cool cases, gadgets, and apps galore. Here are some of our favorite Cool Mom Tech picks from the last week, in case you missed them.1. This awesome iPhone case is so retro it comes with a B-side. Remember those?2. Here's why we...
Gardening. You know, for kids.
I'm not the best gardener -- my entire vegetable haul, from June to September probably equals little more than one large salad -- but gardening really is good for the soul. And, there are always gardening chores that even the smallest kiddos can do, even if it's just...
Easy retro cupcakes for modern parties
Everybody loves cupcakes, but decorating them can be majorly intimidating. You can always outsource, of course, but spending a fortune at a fancy bakery for a kid's birthday isn't very appetizing either. This is why I'm in L-O-V-E with these adorable Belle and...
Fedoras for boys – so much cooler than trucker hats
My boys dig hats, and I must admit, I love when they rock them. A cool lid can provide the perfect pop to any outfit--but it's gotta be the just the right size otherwise it just looks like something out of a dress up closet. That's why I love finding well-made hats...
Our favorite Mother’s Day Gifts (And we should know. We’re moms!)
With Mother's Day creeping up, we thought it would be fun to ask our contributors which special goodies from our Mother's Day Gift Guide they've got their eyes on. Lots of different mamas, lots of different choices. Do they match up with yours? What a gorgeous,...
Light the way for someone you love
When is a candle not a candle?When it becomes a vessel for love, hope, and even water. That's when.If you love gifts that keep on giving, gives that give back, and gifts that are made by hand with love, then we'd like to introduce you to glassybaby. glassybaby is the...
The Beastie Boys Adam Yauch – Parents everywhere will miss you
Yesterday, Beastie Boys lovers everywhere collectively gasped with the passing of Adam Yauch. For so many of us, MCA will live on in our MP3 players and iPods--and for some of us, in our mix tapes that are still packed away in boxes somewhere. To celebrate his life...
The online baby registry that keeps things natural
I will never forget that rush of giddy power when they put the baby registry gun in my hands. I had no idea what I was doing. I had no real concept of what I needed; just that I had the power to build my tiny nursery empire.Then the baby showed up, and I realized...
6 cool picnic essentials for a Mother’s Day in the park
Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays and not just because my boys spoil me silly with kisses. It hits at the best time of year when the weather turns warm, the flowers bloom and the farmer's market begins showing signs of bounty. If your mama is a breakfast in...
Rock and Roll baby names. Not to be confused with weird rock star baby names
Okay so who isn't at least somewhat fascinated by celebrity baby names--especially those from the rock stars we know and love. Sometimes I wonder if they have any regrets. (True Story: a friend of mine named her baby a name she wasn't completely sold on and changed it...