The hippest paper dolls in the history of paper dolls. (Possibly a true fact.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

My kids have definitely developed an obsession with paper dolls since I unearthed the ultimate guide to free printable paper dolls on the web. But if you’re willing to spend just a few dollars, I’ve found some that are seriously fantastic. And uh…not...

One way to get kids to eat their fruit. If you don’t steal it first.

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

My kids, as with all kids, are obsessed with gummies. But I find that fruit chews give them the same satisfaction with a little less guilt. On my part. Hooray for a new brand that avoids the guilt entirely, and just in time for me to seek out new lunchbox snacks for...

Father’s Day ideas for family fun: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

This post in our Father’s Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care. We all know that the gift of time can be the best Father’s Day gift of all–along with a handmade card, of course. If you’re looking for some family fun ideas, here...

6 bacon-tastic recipes for Father’s Day, from breakfast to dinner to cocktails

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Father’s Day is this Sunday, so we’re talking bacon. I know: so predictable, so genderist, and yet…so right. Take one look at these six recipes using bacon and try telling me otherwise. (Coffee Bacon Waffle Sandwich? C’mon, daddy!) Let me say...

Sending beautiful birth announcements and baby shower invitations just got easier. Way easier.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery

Paperless Post has saved my hide on more than one occasion in the last 3 years since they launched. I’ve used this wonderful service to send digital kids’ party invitations, adult party invitations, thank you notes, and yeah, apology notes for not sending...

Fun DIY place card ideas for children’s parties. Makes us want to go to a party!

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Should you be the type of parent who is actually able to wrangle the kids into assigned seats at a child’s birthday party (or say, at the children’s table at your adult party?) you’ll be needing place cards. You can even hand out the place cards when...

Super Scandinavian modern design for kids. Without the plane ticket to Scandinavia.

by Stephanie Mayers | Uncategorized

Oh, Internet, how I love thee. Chic NYC boutiques await me on my laptop, 24/7 even when I’m nowhere near. And my latest online thrill is a children’s shop stocked to brimming with gorgeous Scandinavian style. Ja, takk! (Yes, please!) {Don’t miss an...

A seriously rugged (and really cool) balance bike for older kids

by Jeana | Random Coolness

Watching your kids learn how to ride a bike is one of those nerve-wracking yet awesome moments of parenting that you don’t soon forget. For some kids, it can take a bit longer to learn this fine art of balancing. And that’s where this bike comes happily...

Splurgey gifts for the dad who has everything: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

You know the dad who has everything? The one who’s impossible to shop for? Yep, so do we. So here, we present some of our favorite splurgey Father’s Day gift ideas for that very guy. Not that he wouldn’t love something from the rest of our...

Happy birthday Maurice Sendak! From Google and from us.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cool Tech

Today would have been Maurice Sendak’s 85th birthday. And while we’re still missing him, just about a year after his death, he lives on through some of our favorite Maurice Sendak children’s books. And today, through one of the coolest Google Doodles...