Sweet knees and elbows and cheeks and bum.

by Julie | Baby

The best part of bathing my baby is breathing him in afterward — but it does call into question exactly what’s in those bubbles and that bum cream anyway. The skin care artisans at Sweet Knee keep no secrets — all of their carefully-selected yummy...

Going orange for the ASPCA

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

April is already a busy month with Easter, Passover and Earth Day on the brain, but on Tuesday the 7th, I plan to go orange and help the ASPCA kick off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month whatever way I can. Sure, time and money are tight right now, but I’m...

Editors Best of 2008 – The coolest kids clothes, baby clothes, slings and shoes (whoo shoes!)

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Editors Best of the Year, Kid Style

We thought we’d close out 2008 with our carefully if somewhat painfully culled down list of favorites of our favorite items to shop for in the whole world–kids’ clothes, baby clothes, and kids’ shoes. If only they didn’t outgrow these...

What Mama Couldn’t Use More Zen in Her Life?

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

I’m fascinated by tales from other parts of the world, and being from Iowa, equally fascinated by all deer not on the grill of my car.Tenzin’s Deer by Barbara Soros is lyrically written and illustrations from Danuta Mayer keep little squirmers glued to the...

Bringing Bamboo to the Bath

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Moms with an eye towards organics know that sustainable bamboo is popping up everywhere for babies these days from towels to tees. In fact it’s hard to believe we hadn’t come across the naturally hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial ingredient in bath...

Our favorite festive, budget-friendly Christmas table decor finds

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor, Living

OK, mamas… we did it. Thanksgiving 2025 is in the books. Our kids have been counting down the days to Christmas since mid-October, but now we’re joining them. And one area I love to think about is my Christmas table decor for our Christmas Eve dinner and...

This $45 cashmere tee from Quince is actual luxury

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion, Style + Beauty, Tips + Tricks

You know that fantasy where you are a stylish mom who gets to wear fabrics like cashmere without panicking every time your kid lunges at you with dirty hands? Well, we’ve got good news: cashmere isn’t just for special occasions anymore, now that Quince is...

Back to school tips for moms: a smart reset guide

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping, Gift Guides, Living, Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

Because the kids aren’t the only ones who need a fresh start in August Back-to-school season doesn’t just hit in one day. It’s a slow tidal wave of supplies, schedules, new shoes, and maybe a few emotional meltdowns (theirs or ours). For moms, this is the perfect time...

30 cool lunch box accessories to make school lunch more fun. Lots on sale too! | Back to School Shopping

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping

Each year, in our annual back to school shopping guide, we always love tracking down those cool lunch box accessories, water bottles, bentos, and other fun goodies that help make opening that same lunch box every day a little more special. Some of of these lunch box...

The new Smithsonian x Crate & Kids collection is out of this…well, you know.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Kids

With a renewed interest in space over the last few years (and hey, the solar eclipse didn’t hurt!), I think kids are going to fall in love with the brand new Smithsonian x Crate & Kids Space Shop that just launched. No pun intended. They’ve got some...