If you're a traditionalist, Labor Day marks the last day to wear those white canvas sneakers until next Memorial Day. Which is why we've brought back this great post on cool DIY white sneakers makeovers for you, so you can get more wear …
Even though Thanksgiving is a pretty low-key holiday for a lot of us -- more about food, friends and family and football than anything too fancy -- I love how kids tend to get excited about celebrating every holiday. And about decorating…
The house is decorated, there's candy in the pantry for trick-or-treaters, and your children's Halloween costumes have been planned for a month. Think you're set for October 31? Well, have you considered what your kids will use for Hallo…
I like to think of Halloween as an equal opportunity holiday; you don't actually need to be a crafting maven to come up with the best costume. Even procrastinators can throw together last-minute Halloween costumes using (mostly) everyday…
Hey, Cool Mom Picks: Any good recommendations for a waterproof winter jacket for my preschooler? I'm starting to realize it's probably going to get cold on the East Coast fast! Thanks! - Leah, via the Cool Mom Picks Facebook page UPDATE:…
It's that time of year that we're all digging up all sorts of easy Halloween craft ideas for kids to share with you. And yet I've said it before (and I'm sure I'll say it again): I'm not a very crafty mom. I hardly ever have the urge to …
Sitting in a Brooklyn hair salon at the start of the summer, I agreed to let my stylist chop my long hair into a trendy lob on one condition: I still needed to be able to pull it back into a ponytail. Because with two kids under the age …
Here's an idea: The next time your kids ask (politely, of course) to watch their favorite movie -- as in, the animated feature or superhero flick they've seen a million times -- why not suggest a documentary instead ? Now before you roll…
Have your kids been slacking on their daily chores lately? Or really, have you been slacking on enforcing them? First, give yourself a break; summer just unofficially ended. Second, I've got help for you: Download one of these cool print…
I'd like to preface this post by saying that I know inspiration quote art prints aren't everybody's jam. Kristen, for example, prefers funny inspirational quotes for her walls. Her picks are hysterical, but I admit that when I'm in the m…
My family was in the middle of moving halfway across the country last year when my son's preschool started, so I missed the opportunity to take those official first day of school photos every parent loves. I'd like to think I snapped a p…
I've definitely been looking for cool playroom ideas lately for my own son. Because between the art supplies in the kitchen, the Play-Doh in the dining room, and the pretend workbench and kitchen in the basement, my preschooler is quickl…
The very first thing my son does when we sit down to eat at a restaurant (well, after ordering both ice water and milk) is ask for my iPhone. I'll admit that I’m often tempted to hand it over because it’s such an easy way to keep him ent…
I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first of a company with a nonsensical name like Meow Meow Tweet natural skin care products , but I've been quickly won over by their hand-crafted products . The small-batch skin care company makes every…
If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn't have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this s…
What is it about kids and rain boots? Given the choice, my preschooler would wear his bright red firefighter boots every day of the week -- rain or shine. Whether he's puddle jumping, playing with his classmates, or trudging through the …
Go ahead, spring. Rain on my parade. There are so many chic women's rain boots available nowadays that I'd be happy to slosh around in puddles from now until... well, maybe just May. Stylish rain boots may elevate my wet-weather ensemble…
Before slipping on my pair of 3-D glasses at a recent press screening of the new Home movie , I realized it had been a while since I'd seen an animated feature in a theater. I'm sure that will change drastically as my three-year-old son …
There's a reason why Skip Hop is a favorite brand of modern parents. Their ability to create playful and adorable items for babies that aren't so, well, babyish is what made me a longtime fan, from their nursery decor and crib bedding to…
For those of us still digging our way out of winter, it's hard to believe that spring is nearly here -- and that Easter is less than a month away. Which means it's time to start thinking about swapping our kids' Sunday sweats for their E…
When papier-mâché animal heads began popping up on blogs a few years ago, I wasn't completely sold on the trend of faux taxidermy as children's decor. Sure, they were a million times less creepy than the real deal, but they didn't seem p…
Where do you go for design inspiration now that the Pinterest feed changes have totally screwed up your experience? If you're looking for paint inspiration to freshen up your home decor, you need to visit the blog of Colorhouse Paint , a…
My son has doodled on the wall, the table, and an ottoman -- by accident, of course -- so we continue to remind him that markers are for paper. But what happens when he enters the inevitable drawing-on-shoes phase of childhood? If your c…
Parents of picky eaters, rejoice! The solution to your dinnertime drama might be as simple as a personalized plate... and a cookie cutter. Little Me personalized plates and dress-up cutters for kids are designed to inspire creativity wit…