11 of our favorite childhood books that we can’t wait for our kids to read

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

There’s something so special about sharing our very favorite childhood books with our kids. When we see our kids falling in love with Anne of Green Gables, or imaging themselves racing through Narnia to defeat the White Witch, there’s a certain jolt of...

3 of the best highchairs that grow with your kid. In other words, they’re worth the investment.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Now that I’ve had three kids, I’m a big believer in only spending money on baby gear that’s really worth it. That spendy bottle warmer you’ll use for oh, 3 months? Skip it. But a highchair that will literally last until your kids are in...

7 must-haves for breastfeeding moms | Baby Registry Essentials Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion

Next up in our Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, we’re excited to share 7 of our own must-haves for breastfeeding moms. And hey, just in time for National Breastfeeding Month — although of course, these are all fantastically useful gifts any month at...

13 easy Rio Olympics crafts, printables and snacks to celebrate Team USA

by Kate Etue | DIY

Update: Most of these Olympic crafts work just perfectly for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Yes, the one in 2021. I have to admit, it’s been a little difficult to get as excited about the summer Olympics as usual with all the trouble surrounding it this year,...

Shop Art Theft: A site to support indie artists, not the retailers ripping them off.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

After following the awful account of indie artist Tuesday Bassen and her legal struggles with Zara, which we shared a couple weeks back,  we reaffirm our ongoing, ten-year commitment to supporting small makers and original artists — especially when they’re...

13 cool art projects for those summer seashells

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY

If you’re feeling a bit #clambitious about that bucket of shells you and your kids collected on your beach vacation, we’ve got good news for you. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite seashell art projects for those summer finds, good for kids...

10 cool nighttime activities for kids that let you be the fun parent

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

With the kids out of school and the days so much longer, I’ve been trying to make summer extra fun for them, which means extending bedtimes way past their normal time and heading out for nighttime adventures. Seriously, there are so many fun things to do with...

11 family-friendly television shows that everyone can agree on. Seriously.

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

We’ve been moving away from solo gadget time in my house and exchanging it for family screen time, within reason, of course. That means we all gather around the television and watch something that we all enjoy. Really. With kids ages 5 to 12, you might think...

A cool custom ring we love, for a cause we love too.

by Caroline Siegrist | Fashion

We’re been dedicated followers of FashionABLE for a while now. What’s not to love about their sleek leather goods, gorgeous scarves, and minimalist jewelry? Plus, when you make a purchase from their website, you’re providing employment to women in...

16 essential skills kids learn from LEGO, and fantastic resources to help get them going

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Of all the toys that have passed through the hands of my three kids over the past dozen or so years, there is no question that LEGO bricks have been the most enduring and versatile. From their first little plastic bucket of mixed bricks, to those 1000+ piece...