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Mermaids by artists, not animation conglomerates
I know that this year I'm going to end up with a bunch of kids I've forgotten about on my holiday list, so I try to amass a repertoire of fun, not too expensive gifts to keep on standby. If they don't get given out this month, there's always birthday parties all year...
A face so cute you could eat off it
I don't usually go the disposable paper plate route, except when it comes to kids parties. But here are some paper plates so adorable they might be worth making an exception. Why? Well, they're personalized. With a photo of my smiling sweeties and a festive holiday...
Send cookies to the troops without turning on your oven
Just around this time last year, my husband was returning home from his deployment in Afghanistan and he mentioned how he and his fellow troops really did appreciate the goodies and treats folks sent their way. With that in mind, I couldn't help but pass along this...
I’m dreaming of a papery Christmas
I do the vast majority of my communicating via email but I still love sending and receiving handwritten notes, opening a really cool party invitation or getting an almost-too-nice-to-write-on notepad for my desk. (Don't worry, I'll write...
Your kid wants a puppy for Christmas? Get The Puppy Sister instead.
Those of us who grew up on author S.E. Hinton's books like The Outsiders, Tex, and Rumble Fish, might be interested to know that she's got a new book out for the next generation. Actually, a graphic novel. And if you have a middle grade reader who's reluctant to start...
Cool personalized gifts that can still make it to you by Christmas
Oh sure, I try to be all nonchalant at this time of year: Christmas cards? I'll get to them! Wrapping? I have weeks!But, don't let my cool exterior fool you. I am quaking as the clock ticks down to Christmas. But before I tackle my never-ending Christmas list, let me...
Gifts for girls who want a break from pink and purple
We call my oldest daughter a mini version of her beloved aunt, my sister. And it's no surprise that my sister's "mini me" would love her style as well, like her penchant for soft scarves thrown around her neck as soon as the temperature dips. But my...
Join the circus like you wanted to
There are a gazillion ABC books out there--plenty of which we feature here. While I believe that as long as you're reading to your child ,you're already doing great, once in a while a book comes along that really stands out from the others.[don't miss a nice giveaway...
Deck the YOU.
Hanging boughs of holly and popcorn is fine for the mantel, but you wouldn't want to wear them yourself. I mean, think of all the cleavage sap full of popcorn crumbs. If you're looking to decorate yourself for the holidays while staying comfortable and chic, you won't...
LBDs for little ladies
As all grown up women know, the LBD (little black dress) is the secret weapon in every wardrobe. We can pull it out whenever we need something a little nicer than a pair of jeans and we can dress it up or down depending on the occasion. And now, so can our children....
Have awesome passport holder, will travel
This Christmas, I'm dreaming of... white sand beaches, umbrella drinks, and menus in a language that is not my first. Oh, and a phalanx of babysitting-ready grandparents.All of that seems slightly more within reach with this super cool passport holder. Not only is...
A coupon worth its weight in gold glitter glue
Something strange happens to me every December. I don't usually have much patience for craft projects, but every holiday season, something comes over me and I feel the need to do something with glitter.Well, here's a holiday gift for all of us crafting mavens and...
Customized champagne has holidays written all over it
A lot of us are probably more used to popping bottles of milk and apple juice than champagne these days. But the holidays call for sparkle--and I'm talking fancy shoes, party dresses, and champagne, not Elmer's glue and glitter (as much as I am totally in love with...
This holiday season, feel like a crafting genius
I love crafty people. I wish I were one of them, but, alas, I'm not even that great at wrapping gifts. They end up looking like my three-year-old took the reins. But, this year, my friends and family will think I've developed some serious crafting skills when they...
12 awesomely cool holiday books for kids
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, neither, or both, there's no better gift for kids than the gift of reading. If you don't need a fourth copy of the Velveteen Rabbit to make you cry on your toddler's footy pajamas, try one of these awesomely cool holiday...
Lilluxe offers lots of luxury without the luxury prices
I'm the first to admit that discount sites can get overwhelming. I get so swept up in the dealiness of everything that I put a bunch of too-good-to-be-so-cheap things in my cart, second-guess every one, and then abandon the whole thing in favor of a calming cup of...
Teaching kids how to dine out without kids menus or maze placemats
Manners books for children may sound a little old-fashioned, but thank goodness they aren't. I've come to realize that children of a certain age love learning rules and getting to understand social construct; my own five year-old thinks it's about the most impressive...
10 holiday gifts that give back
The only thing better than connecting our readers with fabulous finds is knowing that those purchases do real good in the world. So we thought we'd take a look-see around Cool Mom Picks for some of our favorite picks that put your money to great use helping others--...
Scarves for little rock stars
There's something to be said for well-made kids' accessories, right? Something else to be said for well-made kids' accessories that sport some of the most adorable designs around. But it's something else entirely when we're talking well-made, adorable kids'...
All the bestest animated Christmas movies all together
To me the holidays is nothing without our annual viewing of Rudolph. Herbie! The Abominable Snowman! The Isle of Misfit Toys who aren't quite misfits! It's all pure magic. So who's with me in jumping for joy that this year, A four-DVD series of some of the best...
Bless the poncho!
Considering the battle that awaits me each day just to get my two-year-old to wear pants, you can probably imagine what it's like trying to get a coat on her. Let's just say I've thought about just not leaving the house for the next six months or so until it warms up...