by Christina Refford | Books for Kids
Reading The Night Before Christmas is a holiday staple in our house, though this new personalized Night Before Christmas book for kids that stars one special child throughout the pages is sure to be the new Christmas favorite for years to come. Best of all? Though the...
by Stephanie Slate | Uncategorized
I’ve always been pretty crafty. Problem is, I’ve also always been kind of unmotivated to gather up all the materials required for said craftiness. So I’ll get these great ideas for homemade holiday gifts and then never follow through. Until now!...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Haven’t stopped by Cool Mom Tech this week? We kind of like all the posts there, but here are 5 of our very favorites. 1. Fabulous gift idea: Photobooks of your kids’ own artwork, and the app that makes it easy. 2. The most gorgeous Advent calendar...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes
I still remember when I got my first espresso machine for Christmas in high school. That’s right, I was hooked on lattes before I could drive, and I was the first person I knew with the magic of a frothing wand at my fingertips. If you’re that kind of...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
Little Peach Print Co. is an Etsy shop by artist Sally Leach based out of Northamptonshire, UK, and her prints and decorative plates have all the charm you’d expect from a shop in the English countryside, but with a great eye for modern trends. Each custom...
by Christina Refford | Kids
We’re always looking for the best building blocks for kids. You just can’t go wrong with a good set of wooden blocks for hours of open-ended fun. So I love how the indie company Larsen Toy Lab has made blocks even better by creating them sustainably in the...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Every year for the last few years, it’s been one of our great joys to support Small Business Saturday, since small businesses doing wonderful things are the heart and soul of our site. Here, just some of the best Small Business Saturday deals and discounts you...
by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes
I know: the last thing you (still) want to think about right now is food. But whether or not you cooked on Thursday, you probably have a pile of Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge and another plate of sliced turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce just...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes
Nanny always said sweet tea is the thing for frayed nerves. (And we think Black Friday weekend might fit the bill, eh?) That means elegant teas are a fantastic gift for the holidays, especially when troublesome relatives like Cousin Isobel are involved. If you have a...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and lots of turkey and stuffing. Thank you for being the best readers ever. Happy Thanksgiving! -Kristen, Liz, and the Cool Mom Picks team [poster via Paper Wing Prints]