This is that time of year when I start thinking about putting together a photo book with all my pictures from the year, but I usually get hung up on wanting one that will actually last until my kids are adults, so they can enjoy them for…
A coloring book can make a fantastic holiday gift for kids : It doesn't require batteries, it's portable for the trip home, and you can start using it right away. Now here's a new one that's fantastic for another reason besides the fact …
I've always been pretty crafty. Problem is, I've also always been kind of unmotivated to gather up all the materials required for said craftiness. So I'll get these great ideas for homemade holiday gifts and then never follow through. Un…
Whether your toddler is ready for their first balance bike or you have a mini speedster on your holiday list, a ride-on toy makes an awesome "big gift" for either Hanukkah or Christmas. As the inadvertent ride-on-toy expert at Cool Mom P…
Haven't stopped by Cool Mom Tech this week? We kind of like all the posts there, but here are 5 of our very favorites. 1. Fabulous gift idea: Photobooks of your kids' own artwork , and the app that makes it easy. 2. The most gorgeous Adv…
Little Peach Print Co. is an Etsy shop by artist Sally Leach based out of Northamptonshire, UK, and her prints and decorative plates have all the charm you'd expect from a shop in the English countryside, but with a great eye for modern …
Every year for the last few years, it's been one of our great joys to support Small Business Saturday, since small businesses doing wonderful things are the heart and soul of our site. Here, just some of the best Small Business Saturday …
Nanny always said sweet tea is the thing for frayed nerves. (And we think Black Friday weekend might fit the bill, eh?) That means elegant teas are a fantastic gift for the holidays, especially when troublesome relatives like Cousin Isob…
Little kids can be tougher to buy gifts for than it might seem. Either they want absolutely everything, or they can't think of one thing they want. Which is why I'm flipping out over the personalized paper dolls from Sandy Ford Design. W…
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…
-Don't miss an amazing $350 giveaway for our readers!- We love being able to knock as many people off our holiday gift list as we can at a single online shop, don't you? That's why we're always featuring shops that have more than a coupl…
I like to keep a stash of gifts on hand to give to those last-minute people I totally forgot to shop for— bottles of Essie nail polish for my kids' room moms, or Starbucks gift cards for the piano teacher—you know, just in case. But it n…
The simplest handmade gift can feel like it's worth a million bucks if you've taken the time to wrap it with love. So we've pulled together some stunningly creative gift wrap ideas from the best of the Web to help you make your loved one…
Yes, there's always that "Baby's First Hanukkah" bib that you'll use for 8 nights, max. But we dug to help find gift ideas for your baby's first Hanukkah that are just a wee bit cooler than some of the others. Hebrew letter blocks ($34, …
featured partner If you're like us, then you're already swimming in holiday to-do lists. With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah running right into December, we're feeling a little behind. Or actually a lot. And so, we look for holiday shopping t…
You know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, and the rest, but now there's a reindeer lovelier than all of them. (I know I haven't technically seen any of them, but surely it's tough to look good after a day spent traveling around the world.…
Looking around Etsy for more cool Hanukkah gifts , I was so happy to discover an Etsy shop doing the most beautiful work with embroidery hoop art . (And you know how we like the embroidery hoop art.) Whatever you celebrate, there's proba…
Feel free to skip all the snowman Christmas sheets and red and green duvet covers because I have found the best Christmas pillowcase ever. Oh the fun I plan on having with the reindeer antlers pillowcase . Talk about awesome photo opps. …
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…
Featured Partner If you're looking for a way to put a personal touch on your Christmas or Hanukkah celebrations this winter, we were surprised to learn that our latest sponsor, Zazzle (yay, Zazzle!), has really upped their game this year…
Hostess gift season is upon us big time, and this has always been one of my favorite kinds of gifts to track down. Just look at our Hostess Gifts Pinterest board which is already filling up with fun new ideas ; something about making sur…
Our hearts and souls have always been with entrepreneurs, crafters and small labels that well, put their hearts and souls into everything they make. While Etsy is a mainstay for us, we've always loved finding new resources for discovery.…
Every so often, it's fun to see how the rich and famous live, especially those with kids. Should you have a spare 10, 20, or 50k lying around , check out these unbelievable kids playhouses. Or hey, if you buy one yourself? Invite us over…
I had such a great time discovering so many cool new picks at the NY International Gift Fair this weekend. But what was maybe more interesting, was letting my 7 year-old daughter tag along so I could see her own favorites from the show t…