Leave it to Kate Spade to make you covet a diaper bag

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

There are a few things that I haven’t really used since having my second kid, and one of them happens to be a diaper bag. I’ve got enough on my hands traveling with four kids; I’d rather not lug all their crap in a gigantic bag too. But leave it to...

A green pacifier that doesn’t suck

by Melissa | Uncategorized

Pacifiers, I had always thought, were for other people’s babies. My toddler never needed one when he was little. But then we had number two, a fussy little guy who needs some help in the soothing department. Luckily there’s a brand of rubber pacifiers...

Starting solids with baby? – Reader Q&A

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I am getting ready to start feeding my baby solids next month. With my daughter, I thought making my own food would be way too much work. Now, I have the time and would love to make my own food for my son. The problem is I have no idea where to start. What do I need...

Geometry never looked this good

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

Six years ago I was introduced to modern jewelry designer Marjorie Victor and instantly fell for her sophisticated geometric designs. This NYC based artist launched her collection in 2003 and ever since, her name keeps popping up in places like Elle and Lucky....

Gelato for those serious about their gelato. As in, me.

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

I always wonder if it sounds pretentious when my children ask for gelato or sorbet. But then I figure, eh. Better than asking for those nasty ice cream truck things on sticks. Which, uh, they also do. When you’re five, I guess anything cold, creamy, and made...

Cars 2 Review – The next Disney classic

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media

If there’s any movie that my kids have been counting down the days to see, it’s definitely Cars 2, the long awaited sequel to the uber popular Cars movie that was first released when I only had one kid. Since then, we’ve watched it countless times,...

Magic mushrooms

by Barbara | Food + Recipes

I am an earnest, but distracted gardener. I have a garden box in my yard, one withholding lemon tree, and an egg carton (maybe) sprouting herbs on my windowsill. I’ve also grown a fungus or two, but it’s always been accidental and I never tried to eat...

Happy Father’s Day cool dads!

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Wishing all you cool dads, grandpas and father-in-laws a fabulous Father’s Day with all the doting and adoration you deserve. [photo: eleni’s]

Hello, gorgeous

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

I am always amazed at how quickly bloggers–and especially mom bloggers–rally to support their fellow parents in need. One of those compassionate moms is CMP friend Christine Koh of Boston Mamas and the design firm Posh Peacock. Today, she took time away...

Want brownies, kid? Make them yourself.

by Mir | Food + Recipes

Back when we first told you about the all-natural, nothing-yucky baking mixes from Kids Central Kitchen, we were already impressed. But they’ve gone and raised the bar. Or the snack bar?[don’t miss a sweet discount after the jump] Not that we were...