She already thinks she runs the house, why not adorn her tiny little head with something that will fit the role? Plus, you've got to love a princess-y dress up prop that isn't pink, plastic, or sparkly, but is still totally adorable. Rit…
There's no doubt that our three kids are on their dad's mind during the day while he is off at work. But I've just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father's Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look…
Even though it's not quite summer feeling everywhere just yet, it's the official start of summer, which means picnics. Yay! We recently featured this post with our top picnic tips for parents with new babies, and number one: Use a waterp…
I've always loved peppering my daughters' wardrobes with just a few special handmade pieces from indie artists, from Courtney Chu to Ses Petites Mains and Baby Bean. Not only do they freshen up an otherwise ordinary wardrobe of leggings,…
I'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. Julie Romero's Handmade Paper Flowers are all made to order with 50 bloo…
Yes, we're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day cards and crafts. You've got just two more days--unless you're sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we've got some cool DIY Mother's Day card ideas and gif…
Once upon a time there was an online store filled with beautiful gifts from all over the world: bags, scarves, jewelry , quilts, stamps, and decor. Every purchase helped transform lives and make the world a better place. It's not a fairy…
Whether you know a pregnant typography geek who's starting to look like an uppercase B, or even a grandmother who asks you to call more often to say hi, this luxe, and very amicable blanket is the perfect way to greet her on Mother's Day…
Welcome to our home full of teeny kids' chairs that are good for one thing. Or two if you count tripping over them. But these cool handmade chairs from CMP-fave Paloma's Nest are good for three, or more. Just when I thought we were done …
One of the cardinal rules around my house: birdwatching is better than television. My little chickadees love to sprinkle seed on the back porch and see who comes a-peckin', especially when that family of wrens returns every year to nest …
Custom artwork is such a sweet gift and keepsake. These pretty, hand-embroidered hoops are affordable, unique, and light enough to hang over the crib without worrying about concussing those squishy little babies. The personalized embroid…
Pink and baby blue? Bunnies and choo-choos? Not today. We've got a hankering for cozy, slouchy hats, slippers , and newborn mittens with vibrant, European style that we've just found. The owner of Rattle Tat goes straight to Sweden for t…
Passover is creeping up on us before we know it (quick! Buy matzoh before it's all gone from the supermarket!) and while it's not really the giftiest of holidays, I'm loving this sweet handmade toy set that can get little ones through a …
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids . It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for…
I am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it's always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that's as fun to browse as it is to…
What can we say? We heart these adorable crocheted hats, which are just as good for fighting crime in the playroom as they are for keeping little ears warm on Hoth. Our pals at Geekling have a new line for babies and kids: geeky crochete…
It's always a red-letter day when you're wearing or gifting something beautiful and handmade. You'll love what one of our favorite Etsy artisans has up her (polka-dotted) sleeve. We've long been fans of the sweet baby gifts and lovely em…
One of our great honors in the years of running Cool Mom Picks was the opportunity to appear on Etsy's blog, curating some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day Gifts . So I always love peeking in to see what other designers, bloggers, a…
Last up in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series, here's an embroidered heart handmade card that your kids can easily sew and send, created by Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte and brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and it…
When it comes to Valentine's Day cards, we think the best ones are those handmade by our kids. So how exciting that we teamed up with Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte (love her!) in a DIY Valentine's Day craft video series brought to…
Last week I discovered the adorable world of finger puppets from Lindy Brown of Stay Awake when I included her adorable finger puppets in our round up of awesome hedgehog toys and gifts. But it turns out, the Ontario artist is pretty goo…
Next in our series of Valentine's gift ideas, ideas for gifts you can make yourself . Whether you're super crafty, a maestro with the convection oven, or just handy with construction paper and the kids' leftover glue sticks, here's a gre…
My daughter, like me, is addicted to dresses. Oh, occasionally I find she's dressed herself in MC Hammer pants and a sequined tee (she's a style maker, what can I say). But mostly, she adores dresses--and I adore her in them. When I find…
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child's space , but there's no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can't be put to use a…