Cool Mom Picks - For the Menfolk

Thursday 12 November

XBox 360 makes holidays more fun for everyone. Including those who need it most.

*Note: Make sure you read down for one of the coolest contests we've ever run.

Deep down, I'm a 13 year-old boy with a thing for video games, as any of my friends who have ever seen my "drum face" when playing Rock Band will tell you. So I am totally coveting the new Microsoft Xbox 360. ... [More]

Friday 05 June

Father's Day Awesomeness: Choose your own adventure from Giftybox

Giftybox Adventure Box Every year I struggle with what to get my husband for Father's Day. You'd think that after seven years of parenting together I'd know what would make his day, but the only surefire hit I've found so far is a 12-pack of craft beer. That is, until I checked out the Adventure Box from experience gift purveyor Giftybox. ... [More]

Tuesday 02 June

The Toy Watch tattoo collection: Plastic meets heavy metal

tattoo toy watch If you're not ready to commit to the permanence of a tribal band or a flying heart tattoo, how about one you can slip off your wrist each night before bed? We just discovered that cult favorite timekeeper, Toy Watch, has a collection of tattoo watches featuring tribal motifs that are pretty darn cool, ... [More]

Tuesday 02 June

An awesome Father's Day gift from the kids, no glitter glue required

My Daddy and Me personalized book Obviously the greatest Father's Day gifts are the ones that actually come from the kids. But when you've got ones who aren't even old enough to sign their names to a card yet, check out the personalized Daddy and Me books from iseemyface.com ... [More]

Monday 01 June

The father's day gift we all wish we could give.

I will do one thing today notepad Is it too passive aggressive to get my sigOth this notepad on Father's Day? ... [More]

Sunday 31 May

Duct tape goes designer, and metrosexuals everywhere rejoice

designer duct tape Anyone with a baby knows the brilliance that is duct tape.

No! I kid! Duct tape is only for older children and only when they're very very loud. ... [More]

Thursday 21 May

Cooler than tattooing The Rolling Stones on your arm. And also less permanent.

Let's be honest, you get to a certain age and concert tees sort of lose their appeal (or should). But if you've got an inner groupie hiding in there somewhere, you are so going to love the Guitar String Bracelet Charity Project from WearYourMusic.org. ... [More]

Tuesday 16 December

Let's face it, a man's first true love is meat

If you are still looking for a last minute gift for that hot, carnivorous man in your life, we have found the very thing: The men's Meat Tees from Brooklyn's Wooster Street Meats. ... [More]

Thursday 11 December

KEEN Shoes: Less carbon footprint, more snowy footprints

More and more, I'm starting to care about how the clothes my family wears are made and by whom. I'm no crazy dogmatic eco-ista, but there's something to be said for corporate responsibility and giving back and supporting people who ride hybrid corn-fed unicorns to work instead of Hummers. Or whatever. Which is why I'm happy to discover the shoes from KEEN. ... [More]

Saturday 15 November

You know what Bugaboos really need? A way to cost even more.

Sure we all marveled at the Bugaboo strollers (and their price tags) when they first came out. They were the ergonomic and stylish answer to every chic mom's prayers. However some dads needed a little...more. ... [More]

Sunday 31 August

Being Dad - Way Better Than Trying to Convince Him to Sit Through Lamaze Class

There's no shortage of books and videos and instructional websites out there for moms-to-be. But when something is available specifically for dads, it's generally absurdly goofy or some very serious cue-the-after-school-special-music sort of Hey, Dad, you're a part of this too tripe that no guy I know would actually sit through to save his life. ... [More]