by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Much to some people’s surprise, I’m a fairly crafty person. That’s not to say you’ll see me making my son a commemorative first birthday quilt or anything, but I do what I can to add personalized touches for parties and special occasions.Even...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
My older daughter and I have finally reached the point where we can do crafts together that involve more than just dry pasta and pipe cleaners. There’s only two problems: 1) I’m lacking the creative-mom gene. 2) I’m not enthused about projects that...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
When I was little, I was lucky enough to go to this super cool place in Holland called Madurodam, an entire city done in miniature. You could even drop a coin into certain displays and watch a teeny wedding party enter a teeny cathedral or have a teeny boat cruise...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
Want a kid’s tee with an ironic hipster slogan on it? I’ve got a few ideas if you’ve got all day. So how happy was I to find a totally fresh take on pint-size hipster fashion via Canadian Rock & Rattle boutique. The skinny tie tee is to die for,...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
I think we can all agree that we’d like our children to be skilled in the social graces, whether they’re enjoying supper with the ambassador to Switzerland on your next family ski trip to Gstaad, or at a birthday party chez Chuck E. Cheese. For those...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
We’re already huge fans of Baby Loves Disco, and for good reason. Any child-friendly event that combines ABBA, hummus, and beeris on the top of my list. But add a contest and prizes to the mix and we’re talking serious business. This Fall, Baby Loves...
by Cool Mom Team | Living
When my daughter hit the coffee table contact stage, we invested in that adhesive padding that not only collected dirt and crumbs, but became a toy for my daughter who would pull it on and off as if to say "Try and keep me away!" An interesting alternative...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Now that the weather is reaching stratospheric temperatures in my Northeastern neck of the woods, naturally my thoughts turn to barbecue. Nothing like that classic combo of a huge open flame and 147% humidity. The charming bbq invitation from Hicks Paper is just the...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style
You know a trend has peaked when the parodies start making the rounds. And the best one we’ve seen yet: This new take on the already ooooold Che Guevara tee at DryGoods.com that says I have no idea who this is. While it’s absolutely hilarious on a toddler,...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
At the request of my husband, I have curtailed my purchases of hordes of children’s books for my avid little reader. And while being relegated to the library isn’t such a bad thing, there’s something about a crisp new book that I just can’t let...
