One of the greatest resources on AlphaMom -- a wonderful site full of great resources, published by friend of CMP Isabel Kallman -- has to be the Zero to Forty pregnancy calendar , for wonderful week by week support and humor. It was ori…
If you too are among the ranks of caffeine junkies, get in line for a nice cuppa. Right behind me, that is, because Mama always needs to wake up. These gorgeous typography posters by Noodlehug on Etsy are just the cool coffee artwork to …
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny were among the regular read-aloud books in my home for a very long time. So I am thrilled for her old and new fans alike that Goodnight Songs , a treasure trove of poems from the late Margaret Wise Br…
Safari prints are going to be a big trend this spring, but that doesn't mean dressing your kid like a wannabe Real Housewife. (I'll stop there. I've said too much already. ) There are some really adorable prints and patterns on kids' clo…
Let's face it: clutter happens. And I'm always looking for new ways to get our stuff (er, my kids' stuff) organized at home . Since I don't have a line item in our family budget for custom crates labeled toys and blocks , I've been using…
If you smell something delicious that's like a cross between a creamsicle, a vanilla candle, and springtime (in the best possible way) , it's probably me. That's because I've been using the organic skin care products from Summer Sky Orga…
I n case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Amp up your smartphone photography with this affordable little gadget our readers are loving. 2. A creative website for kids that…
I still stand by Corolle baby dolls as the best of the bigger brands. Designed in France and smelling lightly of vanilla, they're really everything you want a doll to be. Unless when you're looking for the best dolls for 5-year olds who …
I went nuts over the Ninjabread men cookie cutters when we featured them awhile back because heaven knows we love unique cookie cutters. So it's no surprise that I'll soon be adding these gingerbread action man cookie cutter s to my coll…
Let's be honest: St. Patrick's Day is a pretty boozy holiday, at least here in the states. Given that a (small) Skinnygirl margarita can get me buzzed, I'll probably skip drinking on St. Patrick's Day and instead opt for one of these 6 o…
I've somehow collected way too many pint glasses over the years that aren't necessarily my taste, especially since I've been out of college for awhile. I'm pretty sure I'm due for a glassware upgrade, which is why I've got my eye on thes…
Even as cold as it still is in my neck of the woods, my three girls are insistent on wearing skirts and dresses, which means leggings and tights are a must. I've definitely seen my fair share of cool tights for girls , but since discover…
After checking hotel prices for a recent trip to Los Angeles (yikes), I decided to finally figure out how to use Airbnb for a vacation, after hearing so much about this booming community marketplace for accommodations all over the world.…
Finding t-shirts I actually like for my boys has become something of a challenge. They gravitate between wanting to wear soccer jerseys or tees emblazoned with their favorite superhero on their chests. I pick and choose my battles, so I …
Oh, those shiny, shiny cans of soda pop that your children look at so longingly. Wouldn't it be nice if they could have the shiny outside without the sugar inside? Well, thanks to the clever design of these Cozy Cans reusable drink cups …
They're bright green, they're pretty, and they're for grown-ups only, which makes these Absinthe Chocolate Cordials the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat for someone like me. If that mischievous leprechaun's going to pee green in my potty …
We've had babies on the brain around here lately for some reason. Maybe it has a little something to do with spring coming--and how soon we'll be seeing more of those cute little baby toes peeking out from their stroller blankets. So we …
A baby rattle has to be one of the most iconic baby gifts of all time so we love looking for cool ones. We've found some amazing wooden rattles and soft rattles out there, but one of my favorites may be the brand new Mercer soft baby rat…
It's crazy to imagine that anyone who shops isn't yet a member of Gilt Group yet. We've seen them grow over the years from mere flash sale site, to a major retail force, with men's clothes , maternity , food , and even city-specific sale…
We're parents too. We sure know that leaving baby overnight for the first time can be a tough--very tough--decision. But if you've got family or close friends near by and willing, it can be an opportunity to catch up on sleep (the gift t…
While I have finally come around to accept my daughter's affinity for American Girl Dolls , suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection . I cannot…
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? I am, but it's not from ghosts or even monsters--just a kid in my house who firmly believes in them. Instead of calling Ghostbusters, I've discovered this yummy-smelling Mons…
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero , Lego , or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry u…
The team behind the Lost My Name personalized books for kids blew us away last year with their sophisticated, clever, custom books for kids that don't just drop your child's name into a template story. Instead, the main character goes on…
