The Maclaren denim stroller rides again, this time for two

by Melissa | Baby

I’m something of a stroller hoarder. We have gone through no less than ten strollers between my two sons–which is actually par for the course in New York, where our strollers are our cars. One of my faves is still the Maclaren Denim Quest which I reviewed...

Cool educational toys, hold the batteries

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

When we’re running out the door on one of our million weekly errands, it’s way too easy to just grab the iPad or a handheld electronic game to occupy the kids. But in my ongoing quest to “unplug” a little more often, I’ve discovered a...

The nighttime cloth diaper of my dreams

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

Once upon a time, in the land of cloth diapering, there was a great diapering secret that somehow remained elusive to many parents: the overnight technique. Finding what will work for your particular baby in his particular sleeping arrangement can be tricky, to say...

Home is where the heart is

by Stephanie Mayers | Living

I like pretty designs. I like hearts. I am a girl. It’s not all that complicated. But I don’t believe that girlie has to mean cheesy. A perfect example of that? This funky heart patterned pillow cover. Texturas Urbanas is a one-woman show operated by...

kicokids Comes to Anthropologie

by Susan | Kid Style

I have a soft spot for Anthropologie; their clothes have a kind of romanticism that makes me want to run off to Paris and spend my days eating macaroons in little sidewalk cafes. But this fall, Anthro brings that same dreamy style to kids’ clothes!I’m...

Giving the kids a good night sleep, without the help of Mr. Benadryl

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Taking my kids on their first overnight plane right recently, I admit I was a little nervous about how to get them to sleep. I’m not one to shy away from the Benadryl (8 hour flight? Bring it on.) but hey, I know some moms prefer more natural options. As do I,...

Prima Princessa presents Sleeping Beauty. Prepare for squeals.

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media

Certainly the giggles and happy sounds coming from my 7 and 3 year old daughters as they watched the brand spankin’ new Prima Princessa DVD would be enough to convince any mama how fabulous it is. Even so, I figured as a self-proclaimed classical ballet snob, I...

Sit on the rhino and eat your peas, kid.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

I’m sure most kids would agree–wouldn’t life be more fun if you were sitting on an elephant? I’ll go with yes. That’s why we’re going ape for this adorable Children’s Menagerie table and chair set from our friends...

DIY: animal storage jars from all those figurines lying around

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

I am so not a crafty mom. I’ve said it a zillion times. But this here tutorial is so easy, and the results so awesome, even I can do it. The animal craft jar project idea at House to Home is literally as easy as gathering up all those animal figurines...

You’ve come a long way, honey.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Doing Good

If you like your bath products indie and laced with nutritive honey, then we’ve found a new line that’ll make you a bee-liever. Heh. Beecology has such a lovely array of bath and beauty products that I wanted to try one of everything. From shampoo and...