by Christina Refford | DIY
When the thunderclouds roll in, digging up rainy day kids’ activities to keep the brood entertained indoors isn’t so easy. Especially when all they can think about are beaches, bikes and bothering each other. So we thought it was high time to revisit some...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
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by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
When my kids heard Schoolhouse Rock was coming out with a new DVD, Schoolhouse Rock! Earth, they were as excited as I was, seeing that they’ve heard the original songs since they were old enough to say Unpack Your Adjectives. I can’t think of a better...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
I totally dare you to buy this New Year’s Card by Robyn Miller Design, customize it with your own message, sign it with a beautiful heartfelt note — and upload a photo of your crying, screaming, tantrum-throwing baby. Or maybe your kids hitting each...
by Betsy | Cards + Stationery
These days you can spread “good will on earth” while being kind to it as well. But let’s be honest, not all eco-friendly cards are created equal. The Winter Berry Holiday Cards we spotted from the new line of eco-friendly cards available at Red...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Today is April 11. Which in most parts of the country doesn’t mean a whole lot. (Except for you, Joss Stone – happy birthday!) But around CMP it means it’s exactly one month until Mother’s Day, a perfect time to launch our second annual...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kids
We know the decision to breastfeed has nothing to do with saving the planet. But when you’re slathering on the Lansinoh, it’s nice to have in the back of your mind that you’re doing something more than just sustaining your own flesh and blood (like...
by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes
There’s no better way to honor Earth Day than to grow something. Anything. That is, something besides mold on the expired sour cream in the back of the fridge. Or is that just me? We love this Edible Indoor Mini Garden from delight.com. Besides looking fabulous...
by Delilah Harvey | Books for Adults
It’s officially Earth Month, which means it’s a great time to pick up some new books about climate and having conversations about preserving our planet for the next generation — whether you’re a hardcore environmentalist or just a compassionate parent and...
by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings
We’ve officially hit that stage of mid-April when the weather is warm everywhere, and we’re trying to get the kids to play outside more. While browsing for some cool new outdoor toys for kids, I came across an awesome program: One of our favorite indie...