Featured partner If we had to pick a favorite department store, Nordstrom would be right up there. Between the designers, the wide selection, and their amazing customer service (take the time our Editor Kristen accidentally came home wit…
There's an uncomfortable stage in between childhood and adulthood when you might need a good luck charm or security blanket, but you know the other kids are going to make fun of it. We're betting that if your good juju comes in the form …
They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but that's exactly what I did when this fabulous new picture book arrived on my doorstep this week. I could instantly tell we were going to love it. And we did! Everyone in the nameless t…
This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap , celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We can't really think of a bigger deal than baby's first holiday, which ranks right up there wi…
Winter is coming, but it's going to be much shorter than usual. Or at least the characters will, and not just the Imp. We're seriously freaking out over these amazing custom Lego Minifigs inspired by Game of Thrones. MiniBIGS on Etsy dra…
In 2006, when we started this site, we were just...having fun. Our aim to support entrepreneurs and the cool things that women were making and sharing online was serious, but the way we originally built our site was kind of hilarious. It…
Look! It’s not a bird or a plane, but two super new books for our young superheroes-in-training. Because not even the most energetic superheroes can spend all their time leaping tall (LEGO) buildings or running faster than a speeding (Ne…
I look forward to Movember every year because my Viking husband looks deliciously scruffy while supporting men's health awareness with a beard. But if you've got a mustache-loving kid in your life who can't even sprout a few chin hairs, …
Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass o…
Don't miss an exclusive discount for our readers ! I once feebly resisted my children's love for tutus, until I realized that they could be way more than the beginnings of a fairy princess outfit. Tutus are now on trend as outerwear, as …
Learning the alphabet is one of those huge milestones in your child's life, so much so that you should be ready to brag she second they've sung the song right for the first time--and probably the millionth. If you're looking for some var…
Once you enter the land of American Girl, it's not easy to come by real estate that can accommodate dolls of her stature. But we've found a doll house on the market that is just the right size for her and a couple of friends. And you won…
Sometimes a gift comes to you, and you can tell before you even open it that it's going to be really special. From the hand-lettered mailing label to the Swiss-dot mini clothespin and vellum gift bag, you can totally feel the love that w…
Featured Partner We all hope you'll get out tomorrow (yes, tomorrow! Saturday Nov 9.) to support Neighborhood Toy Store Day, and find something on your holiday list right from your local businesses. Especially considering how much money …
I've been smitten with Wunway since I discovered their lovely, KID-appropriate clothes (it's true) for girls earlier this year. Since my 9-year old picks out her own outfits these days, I thought I'd let her browse the site and share her…
This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap , celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! No milestone may be more exciting than hearing a baby's first word. Whether it's "ba" for ball …
Lately my kids and I have been snuggling up on the couch in front of the fireplace and browsing through a stunning new coffee table book featuring exquisite hand-drawn maps of countries around the world. It's delightfully wonderful. I re…
Last week, the MoMA Design Store free author events for children continued in New York with none other than Andy Warhol. Of course he was not there himself (that would be a little weird--though very Andy) but we were excited to learn abo…
Just because I don't have a baby anymore doesn't mean I can't drool over cute felt booties like these handmade beauties. Each pair of these adorable baby booties is made by hand, using felt and soft wool to keep those sweet little toes w…
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys , but I find the prices haven't decreas…
On October 31st, I'll look the other way when my kids pop their tenth fun-sized candy treat in their mouths, but I am trying to avoid smearing toxic face paints onto their faces before they head out the door. After reading that most face…
I'm always looking for cool ways to preserve my kids' artwork. Sure, we've got plenty of it taped up in the kitchen, plus boxes of the really great stuff stored in the hall closet. But now my kids are going to be able to sleep with their…
My daughter is at that sweet age where she's still fascinated by all things "fancy," which equals "grown-up" to her six-year-old mind. She loves a great fairy tale, but she's getting a little tired of the damsels in distress. So I'm sooo…
We're divided on kids' Halloween costumes around Cool Mom Picks. Some of us spend a good few months planning, sewing, and executing the most wonderful Instagram-worthy Halloween costumes for our kids , while the rest of us are happy just…