Yeah, they're too young for chocolate hearts. But if you're the sentimental type like me, Valentine gifts for babies aren't entirely out of the question. Here are some ridiculously cute ideas. Bonus: You won't mind having these items aro…
Our favorite picture books inspire our kids to come up with stories of their own, though I'm especially excited about the Little Red Writing book , which also teaches them the how to construct the story so that it's entertaining and fun.…
My friend Natalie has a huge smile, bright red hair, and Down syndrome. That means her thigh bones and upper arm bones are a little shorter than the average girl her age, and most pants and shirt sleeves she tries on in a normal retail s…
It’s wrong how much I love Super Bowl food, from nachos to pulled pork sandwiches , wings to Corona cupcakes . (Yes, Corona cupcakes.) But Super Bowl dip recipes have to take it as my favorite game-time snacks. There’s nothing like a bol…
If you want to branch out from the same-old Valentine's gift for the stylish man in your life, these gorgeous, romantic, handmade Valentine's Day Cufflinks from Digby & Iona will make all the other dudes green with envy. (Or you know, ro…
Just in case you didn't know, it's National Puzzle Day. And we like puzzles! So I've put together 8 of the most creative jigsaws, blocks, stackers, wooden, handmade, felt and letter puzzles for toddlers that are perfect for kids just sta…
We're so excited to present some of our favorite ideas for how to make a baby gift set. Because one of our favorite things to do is help our readers find great baby gift ideas . If you know the parents have a theme or style in mind, whet…
Gray skies, dirty snow, and drippy slush of winter? I reject you. Give me color and shine! Especially if it arrives in the form of these vibrant, mod, ceramic dishes by Ceramica Botanica . Handcrafted in Texas by Susan Rodriguez, each ce…
If you're like me, you get pretty sick of the same-old-same-old patterns and themes when it comes to boys' clothes. That's why I was thrilled to discover the cool boys' clothes at Geo Fox Apparel . Made in Los Angeles, Geo Fox is the bra…
When my oldest was a baby, my " portable changing pad " was a burp cloth spread out on a bathroom counter. Nothing wrong with that, but looking back I would have prefered one of aden + anais's portable diaper changing pads back then. We'…
If you liked our round-up of the best kids books of 2013 , you'll appreciate this year's crop of books named best of 2013 by the American Library Association, and awarded a 2014 Newbery Award, Caldecott Award, Coretta Scott King Book Awa…
If you're on the hunt for a squee-worthy custom baby shower favor that people will actually use and love, look no further. We've found all-natural, handmade soaps with customizable wrappers and delicious scents that will look posh on dis…
Since you can't give the gift of sleep for Valentine's Day, we love the next best thing: An adorable photo of your sweet baby. We've scoured the web and rounded-up some of the most creative baby photo ideas ideas for Valentine's Day, whe…
I've been a fan of booties, or short ankle boots, ever since I can remember. (Just take one quick look at my closet.) But they were limited to closed-toe weather months until I discovered the joys of open-toed booties. Now, they are my g…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this past week. 1. Some of the coolest custom jewelry we've seen because of how they're made. Valentine's Day gift for geeks perhaps? 2. Our new favorite ca…
Of course we love Westley, even in tiny yarn form. But it doesn't stop with the crew from The Princess Bride. Whatever your favorite iconic movie is, chances are, the adorable Wee Little Stitches shop on Etsy has a DIY cross-stitch patte…
I'm continually amazed at the advances in baby gear since I had my youngest three years ago. And this Zipit playsuit for babies are a perfect example of the genius I totally missed out on. Not only do I love the bold colors, I'm digging …
There's something about made-to-order food that doesn't feel right for the Super Bowl, especially with amazing Super Bowl recipes so easy to whip up. I'm not dissing you pizza delivery fans, but if you think that make-ahead Super Bowl re…
Sexy maternity lingerie when you're pregnant or nursing? I'm on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine's Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of …
Yup, we believe in fairies. Because we have a hardcore Peter Pan fan in the house. I can't tell you how many times I have needed to tell my daughter that I needed a break from pretending to be Peter (she then suggests I be Captain Hook i…
If you've ever tried to refinish old picture frames you know the look is so gorgeous. As for me, I am such a fan of the distressed frames from O'Brien Schridde , whose frames I now own quite a few of, and more recently, the stunning arra…
Mmmm, cashmere. I mostly appreciate this indulgent glorious material from afar, because my lifestyle can't really support a cashmere habit (although I might make an exception for these Ivory Row cashmere sweaters .) So here's a fabulous-…
DIY snowflake patterns have such a place in my heart. When my grandfather would come visit from New Mexico when I was a kid, the first thing he'd do after he pulled his big RV into the driveway was grab a gin and tonic and some copy pape…
If you're in our neck of the woods, you are looking for lots of indoor activities to keep the kids occupied. While we recently rounded up 12 snow day activities for kids , here's one more: Printable sewing cards for kids. And these are m…
