More coolness from recent weeks…
Love product samples? Yep, us too.
I've often wished that I could buy samples of items before trying them because with my luck, I end up grabbing the biggest bottle of something and then hating it later. Well with this new service from CMP fave Abe's Market, you can do just that. The new Discover...
A mug of one’s own
As my kids get older we are (gasp) transitioning away from the non-breakable plastic wear and gingerly setting down proper plates and drinkware at their table settings. They still have their personalized placemats so it's not like I'm turning them into little adults,...
What do Ron Burgundy, Yoda, and Pee Wee have in common?
There's something to be said for small children looking adorable wearing characters on their chests, and yet having no earthly idea who they are. We're smitten with the Micielomicielo shop on Etsy, where pop culture icons are transformed into adorable eco-felt and...
5 beautiful cake stands that take the cake.
If you have your cake and eat it too, what are you left with? A whole lot of pretty is what, so long as you own a fab cake stand.You bakers may already have cake stands, but we promise that thse picks are worthy of a spot (or two!) in your collection. You don't even...
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Pretty cameras fit for the wall
As much as I love seeing my camera savvy friends' own photos on their walls, I think this cool print from Project Type might just be the next best thing for that favorite shutterbug in your life. The colorful Oh Snap retro camera print features a set of six cool old...
Easter gifts for kids cuter than headless chocolate bunnies
Our inbox is jammed lately with parents asking for non-caloric Easter gift ideas. As luck would have it, we have quite a few. The latest being the adorable, affordable handmade creations from Etsy's Bossy's Feltworks--and just in time for the first day of spring!<...
Making the baby shower even sweeter
I always need another reason to eat cupcakes (well, I don't need a reason) and now I have one. All I need is a baby shower invitation and I'm all set. The edible icing cupcake topper folks at Ticings.com (a big fave around here) have collaborated with...
Chews wisely with Good Karmal.
"Creativity takes courage."You know who said that?The wrapper around the piece of caramel I just ate. (And, yeah, Henri Matisse.)There's something super sweet about candy that talks back, spreading a positive and uplifting message. And believe me when I say these...
Keungzai designer maternity clothes gives pregnant women one more reason to glow
There has always been something so breathtaking to me about seeing a pregnant woman dressed to the nines. It's like she is stating to the world that being a mother-to-be is the most beautiful responsibility in the world. Keungzai, a UK online maternity boutique,...
Leggings the way your own girls would make them. Really.
I came home one day to find my six year-old sketching out her dream wardrobe. (My future fashion designer!) My mother, a former clothing designer herself, turned some of them into real clothes, which I thought was one of the sweetest things ever. So I kind of fell in...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Technology is all about learning, growing, and now, going to camp at the Apple Store. Here are some of our favorite picks you might have missed from the last week.1. With these ten smart tips for photographing your kids, you're sure to get the perfect Easter pic for...
Natural craft supplies that are as beautiful as what your kids create
As a mom, some of my fondest moments with my kids are creating arts and crafts together. I've never met a kid that doesn't like to get their little hands involved in a project--all the more reason I care about what ends up on those little hands. Introducing GLOB,...
Is that a bird on your head, or are you just happy to see me?
Sometimes, I want serious jewelry. But sometimes, I just want something unexpected and playful that goes well with jumping on trampolines or doing cartwheels in the yard.So this would work. This fun line of illustrated wooden necklaces from depeapa in Granada,...
Starting solids with sushi
While I wouldn't recommend handing a baby a spicy tuna roll to keep him entertained in the stroller, I might if it's made out of cardboard. The brand new sushi touch-and-feel stroller cards are beyond adorable (more so than the box would make you think), and comes on...
Presenting Stitch Labs – Small business owners and aspiring professional crafters, this one’s for you.
Many a mom has dreamed of running her own craft business-- me included. My Etsy shop never got big enough to merit any sort of organizational system, but if it had, I suspect I would be totally lost, much like Lucy was in that candy factory. Inventory, shipping, and...
5 gorgeously green accessories for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond
I love the idea of going green for St. Patrick's Day, but not so much with a "Kiss Me I'm Irish!" shirt. I'd much rather grab something I can use beyond March 17. So I've rounded up some of my favorite green bags and accessories that we've featured here on Cool Mom...
60% off pre-loved French couture for kids. Ooh la la!
We absolutely hate watching one of our favorite boutiques go... especially when it's a sweet shop like Apricot Culotte. The one good thing about it is their closeout sale. We said je t'aime to Apricot Culotte when we fell in love with its concept:...
4 ways to get your daily dose of cool
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The Hanna Andersson sale gets us ready for swimsuit season (hooray!)
So I'm clicking around the Hanna Andersson webshop, just seeing what's what for spring, because I love how durable their clothes are, especially if you've got multiple kids and are familiar with the phrase "hand-me-down." But hey! As it turns out...big sale! If you're...
Kid vitamins that in no way resemble candy
I discovered Emergen-C after my first Bikram yoga class, and I remember thinking that it was the most brilliant idea ever. It made water actually taste good, and it was healthy, too.Now they've got a special line for kids, and Purple Drink has a whole new meaning....