I am absolutely fascinated with these posters, which bring classic toys to life in new...or old ways really, by use of vintage patent drawings. The Slinky Poster from art collective Oliver Gal might be my favorite, with it's 40's-era tex…
Despite all the water play of the season, summertime means extra bathtime for my kids to wash off the grimy residue of the day's sunscreen, sweat, and sand. To keep the kids company, long-time favorite Corolle offers plenty of dolls for …
We bet you've at least once bought a set of alphabet blocks as a new baby gift. But buying a set of alphabet blocks that a new baby can enjoy all the way into adulthood? Now that's a really cool gift for a baby born into a home full of, …
Can you help me with a gift for a 9 year old girl? She likes Star Wars...among other things. Thanks! - Jaime via Twitter Ooh, fun one, Jaime. 9 year old girls, like other tweens, can be tough if you don't know them--so many different per…
I try to teach my kids that it's the little differences in each of us that make us so delightfully special...and delightfully weird. And that's exactly what the imaginative minds at Wee Society celebrate and encourage in their new collec…
As soon as school wraps up for the year, my kids want to know when the ice cream truck is going to come jingling down the street. But I know they'd scream even louder for their very own ice cream truck to manage any day of the year. Famo…
Summertime is serious LEGO time around here. The kids and I are always looking for novel ways to enhance LEGO play. So I'm really digging this new LEGO hack (meaning it's not an official LEGO product, but it's officially fun). This groov…
From the day we discovered Kirsten Hathcock's beautifully handmade storage pieces at Mod Mom Furniture, we fell in love. A Mod Mom toy box looks as beautiful as any other furniture in the house, even if it is made to hide decapitated Bar…
Watching your kids learn how to ride a bike is one of those nerve-wracking yet awesome moments of parenting that you don't soon forget. For some kids, it can take a bit longer to learn this fine art of balancing. And that's where this bi…
This sweet ninja is soft, cozy, and comes with a minky sword. Who better to protect your baby from nightmares? This sweet ninja security blanket from Koddalie on Etsy is a unique and cuddly way to keep your baby happy --and safe from the…
When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Sl…
We've dusted off the bikes, filled the tires with air, and my kids are now ready to dash around the neighborhood on their trusty rides. But now that they are old enough to venture ahead of me, I think my neighbors will appreciate hearing…
All of my kids--yes, even the girls--love to play with toy cars, but there's only so much you can do with them, right? That's why I'm in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things fou…
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids' face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric . And it'd be nice if it didn't cost a small fortune, so I wouldn't mind my kids drooling on …
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel ,that'…
When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy's Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creativ…
Let's say you've got a die-hard city loving mama to shop for, and price is basically no object. We've found the most fun little baby gifts for urban babies used to things like taxis, park benches and black in the summer. The city baby gi…
It's no secret that we're big fans of Petit Collage here at CMP. It's also no secret that we think wooden blocks are an absolutely perfect gift for occasions of all kinds and children of all ages . But when the two combine? Well, to say …
When spring hits around my house, that means time to clean and kick the clutter, which isn't such an easy task when you've got four kids running around. As much as I'd love to scrub the baseboards and wash all the windows, that's probabl…
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite picks from this past week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. A smart, affordable gadget that makes using your iPhone as a camera much easier. And safer. 2. Here's a helpful beginners' guide to M…
Passover is creeping up on us before we know it (quick! Buy matzoh before it's all gone from the supermarket!) and while it's not really the giftiest of holidays, I'm loving this sweet handmade toy set that can get little ones through a …
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids . It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for…
While I've been known to consume a whole flock of marshmallowy Peeps in one sitting, I'm not as eager to see what happens to my kids when they're all hopped up on the sugary treats. So this Easter, I think I'll tuck a different kind of P…
With a house full of girls, you can bet that I've seen and owned my fair share of dollhouse toys , all of which have been some of my kids' favorite gifts from us. Or uh, Santa Claus. But for as many version of the traditional dollhouse t…