Cool Mom Picks - Holiday Picks

Saturday 07 November

This is one turkey I'd pardon

As a long-standing semi-vegetarian, I have a soft spot in my heart for the hapless turkey at this time of the year. So no one will be surprised if one of my kids shows up to Thanksgiving dinner wearing this absolutely adorable Gobble Gobble Turkey shirt from Bright. ... [More]

Friday 06 November

Modern Hanukkah menorahs? Thanks, Jonathan Adler

Jewish kids know all about the Hanukkah miracle but what they don't know is how hard it can be to celebrate that Hanukkah miracle in cool, modern style. ... [More]

Sunday 01 November

Looking to donate that extra Halloween candy? (Your scale says yes, please.)

Trick or treat bags by Bellahope Our associate editor Christine just turned us onto some great options for Halloween candy donation, and we thought we'd add a few more to the list: ... [More]

Saturday 31 October

Happy Halloween cool parents!

Happy Halloween, mamas! For those of us who like Halloween every day, we present to you a completely random assortment of cool, creepy, spider themed items we uncovered on Etsy. ... [More]

Thursday 29 October

Surprise! It's something cute for 66% off.

We've just learned that last year's Darly Surprise grab bag was such a success for the wonderful Darlybird boutique, that this year, bargain-seekers who trust Rachel's whimsical taste will get another shot at them. ... [More]

Monday 26 October

Trick or Treat for Unicef!

Trick or Treat for Unicef Now that my oldest is four, I've noticed she seems to really understand the concept of charity for the first time. What's better is that she's excited about the idea of sharing with people who have less than we do. ... [More]

Monday 26 October

Gorgeous, affordable holiday gifts with one catch - have to order them now.

personalized Christmas ornament from the brick kiln Is it too early to start thinking Christmas gifts yet? Well, not if you have your eye on something from one of our favorite etsy shops, the mom and daughter-run The Brick Kiln. ... [More]

Saturday 24 October

Over in the Hollow - Halloween as imagined by Stephen Britt

Over in the Hollow illustration If you're looking for a fun Halloween gift for the kids without the added benefits of tooth decay and hyperactivity, I just learned that the wonderful illustrator Stephen Britt has just taken on his first children's book. ... [More]

Wednesday 14 October

Paper & Cake's downloadable halloween party is a treat

Paper & Cake's Trick or Treat Halloween One of my kids thinks that Mickey Mouse is a horror figure, so I've learned to keep our Halloween "unscawy." Instead of settling for whatever I can find in the big box stores, I get to look so put together by downloading CMP fave Paper&Cake's downloadable Trick or Treat Halloween Party decor which gives my gathering a pulled-together look without costing more than my Halloween candy budget. ... [More]

Monday 12 October

The trick to finding allergen-free Halloween treats

For parents of children with food allergies, finding candy with traces of peanuts or eggs can be seriously scary. ... [More]

Wednesday 07 October

Martha does Halloween. It's a ghoul thing

Around our house, Halloween is right up there with Hanukkah and birthdays so of course we're looking to see what the grande dame of decorating has in store for this spooky season. ... [More]