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by Cool Mom Team

05.11 Care 2: Old Navy Launches Gay Pride T-Shirts 05.11 We’re honored to be named MSG blogger of the month! 05.11 Catch Liz along with Kelly Wallace and comedienne Judy Gold in the new iVillage web series, The Conversation Thread 05.11 Liz...

Sad Santa, a new Christmas classic that will make you happy

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

You’d think a book called Sad Santa, complete with a morose bearded guy in red on the cover, would be a real downer at the holidays. But fortunately, illustrator and author Tad Carpenter’s story will put a smile on your face. And–spoiler...

How to make (or buy) the coolest Rainbow Loom bracelet patterns: The ultimate guide

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

If you haven’t yet heard of the crazy success of Rainbow Loom Bracelets, you cannot be a parent. Or you are a parent, but for some reason, haven’t noticed that every single kid on the planet seems to be wearing them up to their elbows these days....

Great ideas for kids’ rooms from a professional architect for children’s spaces

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

We were so happy to see the winner of Remodelista’s Best Professional Children’s Space in their Considered Design Awards. Especially because it gives us so many ideas for our own kids’ spaces. Click over to Remodelista and see the wonderful work of...

Summer vacation memories from top parent bloggers and a great way to share your own. Safely.

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

With school out and summer almost officially here, say hello to 4000 new smartphone photos and videos of our kids being adorable at Kindergarten graduation, on the beach, watching fireworks, and running through the sprinkler on the lawn. [Don’t miss an amazing...

Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo – Undiscovered paradise for families

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

The idea of a family beach vacation usually conjures up images of crowded beaches, a muddy ocean, and food I will wish I hadn’t eaten. Doesn’t really sound like a vacation to me. So when Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo invited Cool Mom Picks...

The Disney Dream Cruise – is it actually dreamy?

by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel

When my kids begged us to take them to Disney World, our first thought was the park of course. And last year when I ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon in early spring and was then invited to experience Disneyland, we did just that. But as we’re not really a...

Have imagination, will travel

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

With three kids, I’ve got to have toys up my sleeve any time we head out or risk the consequences–or better, bring along a fabulous Discovery Tote from Helicopter Studios.Artist and mom Shannon Duffy originally created these imagination inspiring totes for...

The JP Lizzy Tote: One More Reason to be Happy About Summer

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

We’re certainly fortunate to have a pool right up the street from our house, but combine daily visits with two little kids and you’ve got a whole heck of a lot of crap to lug around. Clearly, not just any old tote bag will do, which is why I was quite...

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I hadn’t flown a kite since I was a littlekid at the Jersey shore, but on a beautiful windy day at the beach last year, my daughter and I spent hours watching our little kite fly — until it broke and we had to retire it way too soon. This year I’m...