by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Though it is always about 100 times messier when my kids want to help in the kitchen, I’ve always loved their help. And since this is great cookie-baking weather, I’ve found a sweet little tune to play while we get busy stirring, taste-testing and, of...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
No one is more disappointed than I at the wimpy winter we’ve had in southern New England. So, with all my apologies to the rest of you who are covered in the white stuff, this little Justin Roberts number goes out to all those kids who can’t wait to hear...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Another year of birthdays are ahead and on this day—my first baby’s eleventh—I am happily playing one of our favorites from one of the coolest bands that has happened to have made it into Yo Gabba Gabba’s great collections of tunes. The Ting...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Whether you’re decorating the tree today or if it’s been up for weeks, Cool Mom Picks’ favorite Brady Rymer has a free download that is perfect for this time of year. The free download of Trim the Tree is three-minutes of easy holiday listening...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized
Why are earbuds the perfect holiday gift? They can drown out the noises in the coffee shop or the back seat of the car. You can never have too many of them. They’re just the right size to slip into a stocking. They’re a great way to make sure you’ll...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, and it’s starting to sound that way too. Consider freshening up that tired holiday playlist with a lovely new collection of classic Christmas carols from none other than Dan Zanes himself. Our family...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
I’m holding onto my Christmas cheer with two hands, refusing to let it be sullied by the endless ads and 1,000th version of Dominick the Donkey. And I’ve also got the prettiest and, yes, sunniest Christmas song on heavy rotation from one of our favorites,...
by Jeana | Entertainment, Kids
Q: My kids ages 8, 9, and 10 are getting iPods from their grandmom for Christmas. Can you recommend an alarm clock/charging dock that’s good for their age and not too expensive? -reader by Twitter What a generous grandma! Your kids will be thrilled at all the...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
I know I’m not the only one realizing that December begins in just days and wonders, Where did the year go? But, when I look at my kids, there is no question that they’ve aged another year which may explain why a brand new song from Frances England is...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
While most people are dreaming about what foods they are going to (over)eat on Thursday, my picky eater is already loudly proclaiming everything he hates about Thanksgiving: Mashed potatoes are yucky. Turkey is yucky. Pie is yucky. You get the idea.In this spirit, my...
