You know what's awesome? When a favorite artisan or etsy shop of mine decides to brand out a little beyond their regular spate of offerings. That's exactly what happened with Foxy and Winston , whom I loved for their cool letterpress and…
If you love the written word, if you're an avid supporter of your local library , or if you think Fahrenheit 451 should be required reading for anyone over the age of five, you might already know that this is the start of Banned Books We…
This fall we're loving the patterns and details in fashion inspired by iconic Navajo art and textures and those that bring to life other tribal imagery. Leather, turquoise, feathers, fringe and those bold geometric patterns are statement…
Considering how much our Facebook fans loved this hilarious coffee drinkers t-shirt , we couldn't help but share this hilarious coffee mug we found at AvenueBlue on Etsy. I'm sorry for what I said before I had my coffee. Now if that's no…
I used to be a journal junkie, until time and obligations got in the way of collecting my deep thoughts and poetry on paper. So I can see why our Cool Mom Tech team is going nuts for the new ecojot Connect journals which let you turn you…
I love designer bags from big names, don't get me wrong. But there's also just something awesome about handcrafted bags from indie designers and smaller names, especially when they are as modern, sophisticated, and hot (did I mention hot…
I find it's always a good idea to have a few nice hostess gifts stashed away in the hall closet in case of last-minute dinner party invitations or weekend plans. I do this with kids' birthday presents too, and it makes life so much easie…
Summer is all about hydration. Speaking of which, have you seen our recipes for awesome summer milkshakes ? Okay, so maybe that's more indulgence than natural solution, but we like fixes that work on a lot of levels. Like Moody Sisters N…
It's the oldest joke in the world that we spend so much time looking makeup that makes you look like you're not wearing any, but that's exactly what Dr. Perricone is going for with the new Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup collection. The br…
It's no secret that I've got an obsession with bags , so when I saw these leather summer totes from CMP fave Ellington (so pretty!) the only question in my mind was which color to get. I really love that Ellington took their popular clas…
First it was cupcakes , then Rice Krispies treats and donuts , too. Next up on my approved-dessert-trends roster: whoopie pies . Father's Day is the perfect excuse to get in on this trend and Batter & Cream , an online specialty whoopie …
I love when vintage books are given new life, and I found that very thing in these gorgeous handmade recycled book journals from Renovated Books on Etsy. They're made by carefully pulling apart old and rare books and recombining them wit…
Clearly we're having a thing for hidden message keepsake jewelry this week, because first we found the awesome necklaces from Beth Macri , and now I'm crushing on this secret message locket spotted on Etsy. Dearest Mine finds vintage 196…
So many times I've spent hours working on a craft with my kids, only to quietly throw it away after they go to bed. (Shh, don't tell them.) Sometimes it's more about the process than the end result around here--crafting for the sake of c…
Our neighborhood pool has a strict no-glass policy, which is why I’m excited about the portable wine bags from Wine2Go. I get that glass, concrete and bare feet are a dangerous mix, but relaxing by a moonlit pool after a long day while m…
As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother's Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members' profiles. For years, we've included the indie shop Le Papier Studi…
We've found such an abundance of cool jewelry for Valentine's Day lately that I wanted to throw one more into the fray. Just in case you needed even more choices: a cloisonne Je T'aime heart pendant at Poketo. I shouldn't be surprised th…
Yes, we all hope our love will be as everlasting as engraving our initials into a tree . But let's lay off the trees and opt for a more modern approach, shall we? Check out this sweet little monogrammed ring dish from the oh-so endearing…
We are beyond thrilled to launch our 8th annual Holiday Gift Guide , with more than 200 gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. We did not mess around this year, mamas. And we've got an awesome new format to make it even easier…
The Of a Kind website is fast becoming one of my go-to sites for finding great indie design. And as a Brooklyn mama myself, I always save a special little corner of my heart for other Brooklyn artisans. Even if this one comes by way of W…
Mamas, get ready to handle all your holiday shopping in one place. Our pals at TOMS have done the hard work for you, curating a delectable marketplace of jewelry, accessories, bags, apparel, home decor, tech, and more. This is the good s…
As it turns out, the hottest gift this holiday season might actually be a goat. And her name is Stella. Don't worry--she's not coming to live with you. But she can do a world of good for a family in need. We're already excited about Fash…
It's always a red-letter day when you're wearing or gifting something beautiful and handmade. You'll love what one of our favorite Etsy artisans has up her (polka-dotted) sleeve. We've long been fans of the sweet baby gifts and lovely em…
Whether you love your mother-in-law or you wonder where the heck your husband came from, I've always found MILs to be the toughest to shop for when it comes to the perfect holiday gift. So instead of leaving it up to my husband (which wo…