Killing Three Baby Books With One Stone

Was it just me or is it every pregnant mom's shower nightmare to get fourteen cutesie baby books that haunt you, unused, from your closet months after your baby is born. ... [More]

In the News[boy]

I am now calling my son "The kid with the largest head on this planet" -- said with love, of course. The search has been on to find a hat for him that's cute, warm, and won't cut off all blood flow to his brain. ... [More]

The Cool Mom Picks Bag of the Year (With the Story to Back it Up)

Here's how much we love the bags from Crystalyn Kae: I emailed designer Crystalyn Kokorowski about ordering one of her gorgeous Soiree Drawstring Bags for myself, and then one for my co-editor Kristen as a holiday gift. Simultaneously, Kristen was ordering one for herself...and one for me.

Bring Home a Kitten for the Holidays

I am a little melancholy as I embark upon my first holiday season in close to two decades without my beloved, nasty, shedding, crazy, man-eating cat. But the trade-off means that I can justify bringing home these Little  Dear Fatkitties from artist Aimee Ray. ... [More]

When is a Box Not a Box? When It's a Mansion

Like all parents, I've learned that indeed it's true, kids are often happier playing with the package a gift comes in than the gift itself. Of course it doesn't stop us from giving them more than cardboard boxes. Until now. ... [More]

Baby Gifts That Give Back

On the Outside Chance That No, You Don't Feel Like Feeding Your Baby in the Bathroom

Heading into the home stretch wth baby #3, I've been starting to think about all of those upcoming feedings. Nope, not the ones that will jolt me out of bed every hour on the hour, but the ones that take place during the day. In public. With other people around ... [More]

Coats on the Wings of Angels

I confess I'm totally guilty of tossing the kids' coats over chairs, the stroller handle, the exersaucer (the floor) - pretty much everywhere but in the coat closet. Excellent example I'm setting, I know. ... [More]

I Go to Extremes

If you rummaged through my son's drawers you'd find absolutely no sports themed wear. I'm just not a fan of overpriced licensed jerseys that help fund overpaid athletes. ... [More]

Kiss These CDs, They're Irish

Enough with the four thousand versions of "Lullaby, and Goodnight" already. For something out of the ordinary but with the same lulling qualties, I'm loving Putumayo's new compilation Celtic Dreamland. ... [More]

Yo. My Blocks are Cooler Than Yours.

So blocks are blocks, right? They're wooden, you build with them, you knock them down. Blocks. Yeah, well, not the Graffiti Blocks from Rockin' Blocks.