Why mamas should check out Moomah

by Christina Refford | Uncategorized

Though I love my suburban life south of Boston, there are times I glance over at what is going on in NYC and get envious of all the cool stuff they have. You know, like great deliver-to-the-door sushi, endless entertainment options, and a lovely little creative art...

New technology turns the page on how kids read

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

This is a sponsored message from DK PublishingIt’s an amazing feeling to watch your child develop a love of reading and learning, especially if you’ve always been a bookworm yourself. But if your son or daughter needs a little more coaxing (especially as...

Handmade kids clothes with a retro Preppy feel

by Susan | Kid Style

Summer is here, and once it gets hot, the temptation to just let the baby loll around in a diaper — or maybe a onesie — is almost overwhelming. But if you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to keep the baby cool and cute, all at once....

Designer email templates – A busy mom’s lifesaver

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail, which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email – which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they’re kind enough to send...

Paper dolls so pretty you might play with them yourself

by Susan | DIY, Toys + Playthings

I’m a sucker for beautiful vintage-y paper dolls; they’re the perfect antidote to the plugged-in life my kids are living. And beautiful vintage-style paper dolls that help kids with disabilities? Sold. TinyUs is a creative charity set up to raise funds for...

A flower girl dress she can wear again? Reader Q+A

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

My four year-old daughter is going to be a flower girl in my sister-in-law’s wedding. It’s somewhat informal and they told us to buy whatever we want. I don’t mind spending some money, but I would love to find something that’s not so poofy and...

Choose you. First.

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Recently, I was honored to attend a celeb-packed preview party for an amazing new initiative from the American Cancer Society. But it wasn’t the glitterati that left the strongest impression (as gorgeous as Hilary Swank and Kelly Rutherford are in...

Patriotic printables for your summer picnic

by Christina Refford | DIY, Party Ideas

After I run a 5k with my girls (their first!) and hit our local Memorial Day parade, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing but eat, drink and spend a few moments thanking those brave men and women who gave everything so I could live in this wackily lovable country.But...

A guide to responding to those really bad emails from family. (You know the ones.)

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

We’re happy to be working with our sponsor Yahoo! Mail, who’s helping encourage families to stay connected via email. Which, as we know, is a good thing!While email (and email etiquette) seems to have been around for a million years or so, oddly, we all...

A simple Mother’s Day brunch idea. (Would Martha Stewart steer us wrong?)

by Betsy | Food + Recipes

Ironically, even though I’m the one who’s supposed to being “honored” for Mother’s Day I end up being the one working my butt off putting together a brunch for everyone else. But, before I hang streamers for my pity party I must say that...