More coolness from recent weeks…
3 cool toys for the crawling set
Now that my near 7-month-old can make her way around the floor, she can reach all the little teeny toys my older kids have grown accustomed to scattering everywhere. Aside from sending them to another room to play, I've found three toys that actually keep her occupied...
Hey! You got your beets in my strawberries!
Our good friends at Revolution Foods have cooked up a new organic taste treat for your kids that combines the health of veggies with the sweetness of fruit. Trust me when I say it's the best mash-up around-- especially since it doesn't include samples of Kid Rock...
Of A Kind – Indie design with an expiration date
Anyone who knows me well knows Rose, my best friend who has held the title since her family moved onto my block the summer before second grade. It's because of her that I have a strong respect for the role that all the BFF's out there play in our lives. This...
Mama Mio, I refuse to stop using this mighty moisturizer.
Funny story-- I almost didn't want to feature this (utterly amazing) facial moisturizer. "I don't think I see a difference," I said to myself. "I look great, but surely that's just me." So I stopped using it. And then I noticed that my face didn't look as young. My...
Touch Mummy’s Alice doll, and I’ll introduce you to the Jabberwocky
I'm such a huge Alice in Wonderland fan that I spent no less than five days trying to come up with just the right title to pay homage to this amazing Etsy find. And I love it so much that threatening my children with imaginary monsters was my final choice. And I stand...
Let disco save your sanity with this groovy Baby Loves Disco CD
When the late-afternoon crankies hit all three of my kids, my quick-thinking remedy has always been to put on some fun, danceable music to give us just enough of a mood boost to make it to dinnertime. And with a new kid-friendly disco CD by longtime Cool Mom...
A tooth fairy keepsake to help you fill in the gaps
The tooth fairy made another visit here this weekend, and while we've been pretty satisfied with her---she's only been late twice with three kids---I'm not so happy with how lackadaisical I've been about keeping track of the moments that represent the transformation...
Vintage upcycled luggage makes travel fun again
We all know that any time you go on the road with kids, it's not really a vacation, it's a trip -- but that doesn't mean you can't pack in style. In fact, the right suitcase can really get you in the vacay state of mind. Even if you are filling it with sensible shoes...
Cinderella Ate My Daughter – so what are we going to do about it?
If you have daughters, if you know daughters, if you have ever bought a single Disney Princess gift for someone else's daughters, you simply must read Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches From the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture. (Quick! Before you bypass...
TKees make your feet feel pretty too
For those of you addicted to summer flip-flops, but who want something that's a step up in the style department from thick rubber beach-ready thongs, I have just found the sweetest option. The Brazilian-made TKees are promoted as "cosmetics for your feet,"...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Happy Mother's Day to all you cool moms out there! When the pancakes are all eaten and the house miraculously cleaned without your help, here are some posts for you to lie back and enjoy while the kids massage your feet. They were all culled together for their combo...
A comfy maternity top that holds it all in
Pregnancy presents some interesting sartorial challenges. Wearing a bra can feel torturous, but keeping the girls supported is a necessity. Covering the belly can feel oppressive, but not keeping it sheathed is out of the question. So what's a mama-to-be to do? A...
Happy Mother’s Day, mamas!
We're wishing the happiest of Mother's Days to all the cool moms out there, the cool grandmas, stepmoms, mother-in-laws and just-like-moms. May your day be filled with lots of love, bear hugs, crayon-scribbled cards, and maybe some really good ice cream. -Liz,...
Printable Mother’s Day wall art that is totally frame-worthy
If you notice your beloved sneaking out of the house to run an "errand" today, or if you are still fretting over a gift for a special mama in your life, avoid a trip to the crowded card store or florist and check out two sweet prints that are frame-worthy (and free!)...
Forget the Kentucky Derby. This horse wins our hearts.
As a Southern transplant, I couldn't let the annual running of the Kentucky Derby go by without at least a little hat tip (ha, get it?). But since I'm pretty sure I won't have a need for a gigantic hat anytime soon, I figured a cute little horse for my little jockeys...
A nursing dress that looks nothing like a nursing dress
Even though I'm still breastfeeding my six-month old every few hours, I somehow forget that little fact when I go shopping and want to buy all these adorable sundresses for myself. Lifting my dress up over my head every time the baby needs to eat is really not an...
An idea as smart as a box of books
We joke a lot about how our kids sometimes would rather play with the box a present comes in than the actual present. The thing is... it's not always a joke. And one company has taken that idea on, big time. Blue Manatee Boxes are amazing to their...
The biggest, fuzziest balls we’ve ever seen
Writing about big, fuzzy balls makes me think of that Schweddy Balls sketch on Saturday Night Live. Except these balls aren't salty and nutty and made by Alec Baldwin. No, they're gorgeous and made of recycled sweaters or fleece and soft as the dickens. I especially...
Return address your letters with love. And someone else’s handwriting.
If I'm going to take the time to hand write a card, I'm picky about what I send. But now instead of topping off my gorgeous cards with my chicken scratch return address, I can have someone else do it for me. Well, it's clear that mom Gina Sekelsky got an A in...
A simple Mother’s Day brunch idea. (Would Martha Stewart steer us wrong?)
Ironically, even though I'm the one who's supposed to being "honored" for Mother's Day I end up being the one working my butt off putting together a brunch for everyone else. But, before I hang streamers for my pity party I must say that I am actually looking forward...
One of the greatest Mother’s Day gifts of all – Cutting down maternal mortality
It's true that we moms spend most of our time giving--time, love, presents. And while Mother's Day is all about our kids thanking us for that giving, the tragic fact is that there are some mothers who never get the chance to give to their babies in the first place....