Cool Moms agree: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

by Delilah S. Dawson | Doing Good, Books for Kids

#WeNeedDiverseBooks is currently the #1 trending topic on Twitter and is taking over tumblr with user photos of people from all walks of life holding up handmade signs about why we need more diversity in literature — especially for kids. It was created as a...

Home is where the art is

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

It’s pretty clear by now that we’re going through a major handmade embroidery hoop phase, especially when the designs are smart and modern and not too twee. So I love the clean, geometric designs from Sara K Benning on Etsy. This It’s Good to Be Home...

Orange Is the New Black lockets, now coming to a neck near you.

by Julie | Fashion

I’m a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, and I’m also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket from KiraKira,...

Easy chalkboard paint DIY projects you can do this spring. Then erase, and do again.

by Kate Etue | DIY

Chalkboard paint is a big trend that we’re seeing everywhere lately. We love that it help you customize all kinds of things with a fun vintage flair. So I’ve been searching for the coolest easy chalkboard paint craft projects that I can DIY with my kids...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a girl doll in a superhero costume that you design.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

We were so excited when we discovered Lottie, a doll who skips the stilettos and miniskirts (and curves) for clothes that look like what an actual kid would wear. Lottie comes with lots of skin and hair colors and has oodles of outfits and activities from martial arts...

Cool cloth napkins bring ombre to your kitchen

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

I weaned my family off of paper napkins awhile ago, and we’ve never gone back. This is mostly thanks to my ever-growing supply of cool cloth napkins, like these ombre napkins at Nine Space. I love that the ombre trend is hitting kitchen accessories, and these...

19 funny Mother’s Day cards for moms not worried about peeing when they laugh.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother’s Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy. Warning: some are not safe for…well, for moms who don’t...

Presenting our 2014 Mother’s Day Gift Guide with more than 100 gift ideas for every mom on your list. Whoo!

by Kristen Chase | Mother's Day Gifts

We’re thrilled to launch our 8th annual Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Eight! We can’t believe it either. This year, we’ve rounded-up over 100 of the coolest Mother’s Day gifts for every mom in your life. New moms, seasoned moms, homemade DIY...

You’re guaranteed to love Babiators kids’ sunglasses, even if they lose them.

by Christina Refford | Kid Style

Along with SPF 10,000 and a good hat, I’m all for protecting my kids and their baby blues (and browns and greens) this summer with a good pair of sunglasses. We’ve tried a lot, but one of my favorite brands of kids’ sunglasses may be Babiators, which...

Pink Chicken: The girls’ dress that’s lasted for 7 years

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

There is the most beautiful Pink Chicken dress hanging in my girls’ closet that I can’t bear to part with. And maybe I don’t have to. It’s got a beautiful floral pattern, adorably puffy sleeves, the perfect a-line shape, and a comfy cotton...