They alway say its not what you know, it's who you know. I say most often it's both, and this is true for some talented Native American women in New Mexico whose jewelry making craftsmanship is celebrated and shared by a group of super s…
I am a sucker for kitsch, as long as it's clever. My apartment is filled with funky knick-knacks that I believe add to its charming--or what my mother likes to call "eclectic"-- style, so these witty coastal Reed Wilson Design coasters a…
We're thrilled to present our annual Father's Day gift guide series, starting off with the coolest personalized gifts for the men in our lives we love. But hurry--personalized gifts need to be ordered stat! This year, we're also so happy…
I love the idea of a father's day gift that's actually an experience rather than, you know, another tie (not that there aren't some cool ties out there), and that's exactly what you'll get with Maker Dad: Lunch Box Guitars, Antigravity J…
We have a thing for personalized dolls at Cool Mom Picks, but I am legitimately swooning over these sophisticated (but still adorable) custom family dolls, handmade by Liliana Tijeras of Citizens Collectible on Etsy. They may be made in …
One of the most fun things about this site is the ability to introduce new artists to all of you. One of our favorite finds: the lovely handmade cloud mobiles from Jahje Ives of Baby Jives Co. I was never a big fan of mobiles with music-…
If you’re a procrastinator like yours truly, you just got lucky because there’s still time to order up this delicious last minute artisan gift for the foodie mom in your life in time for Mother's Day. The champions of indie, small-batch …
The hippie in me has a soft spot for batik style. I love dressing my child in a way that softly suggests our family's peacekeeping ways, and yet, I know it's not 1966. So I am all over the funky modern batik shirts, dresses and pants for…
My favorite Mother's Day gifts from the kids are homemade gifts they make with their own two hands, whether it is a sweet card, a homemade breakfast, or an item they crafted especially for me. And it's especially wonderful if that item i…
We feel strongly that teachers deserve our appreciation each of the 180-or-so days that school is in session, though this week's Teacher Appreciation Week gives us a good reason for our kids to tell their educators just how important the…
With the popularity of the infinity scarf , why are we not surprised that clever designers are now making them for babies. Presenting the adorable--and yet surprisingly practical--scarf-bib called Scabibs , on Etsy. Is it a scarf? Is it …
There's nothing like jewelry hand crafted by an artist who's passionate about her art, but the prices can often be really—well, splurgey. So in time for Mother's Day, I'm so happy to find Freshie and Zero handmade jewelry that's perfect …
I bought a few felted wool bowls a long time ago and while they seemed a bit of a frivolous purchase at the time, they turned out to be really useful. They sat on my dresser to catch all my rings, dainty bracelets, and tiny necklaces jus…
It's been a while since we've found a label along the lines of Seven Smooches , a favorite indie designer who repurposes vintage clothing into stunning upcycled clothes for children and babies. And now...well, found one! A great one. Ent…
Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and I love that it lends itself so perfectly to involving my kids in the celebration with Easter crafts. If you've already bookmarked our ideas for decorating Easter eggs and are ready for some fun …
Never underestimate the investment in a good blankie. I am a grown woman who still sleeps with one every night, even though I have to endure from my husband's endless teasing. And the organic baby blankets from the aptly named Organic Qu…
My daughter's baby mobile came with the crib and featured four demented and hungry-looking rabbits, so I don't know why I'm surprised she had sleep issues. Maybe a cozy handmade modern baby mobile like the new from our pals at Blue Witho…
After scooping up some handmade jewelry at a street bazaar during a recent trip to Mexico, I started yearning for even more handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories with an origin slightly more interesting than what I see in mall sto…
I recently discovered the Australian shop Castle and Things and fell in love with their handmade wall art. The graphics and text-oriented artwork is so up my alley. Inspirational quote posters have been a trend lately, and personally, I …
If you don't know what totes adorbs means, the Earth Cadets shop will show it to you (Or, a teen who you wish would talk like someone from Earth) with a selection of wildly cool onesies for babies. From organic cotton one-pieces and adul…
We're head over smoochable, pudgy heels for these soft and sweet heirloom leather baby moccasins that will make tiny toes look like blingy candy. And our pals at Freshly Picked make baby moccasins in suede and metallics, too, in case you…
These might be the coolest pushpins we've ever seen--no lie. And they're handcrafted with the same care Gepetto used bringing Pinocchio to life. The good news is that instead of running around, causing mischief with a cricket and smoking…
When I was a teen, there was no such thing as an iTunes gift card. No, we had to walk both ways to Turtles and work our fingers to the bone making mix tapes. It's just as hard today to find a gift for a teen girl that says "I understand …
I bought a Rainbow Loom kit for my daughter on a whim and never even thought about looking into advanced Rainbow Loom patterns that she might do. In fact, I figured she'd get bored with it after making a few basic single-chain bracelet p…