by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings
All of my kids–yes, even the girls–love to play with toy cars, but there’s only so much you can do with them, right? That’s why I’m in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things four...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media
I’ve been a fan of Lisa Loeb’s voice ever since her days singing 90s hit Stay, but I really fell in love with her when she crooned the lovely, mellow Catch the Moon album for babes with Elizabeth Mitchell. Now Lisa’s back with a bunch of kids’...
by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts
Personalized Father’s Day gifts are always some of our favorite to track down, but this year we kept an eye out for personalized gifts for dad that were a bit off the beaten track. So no mugs. Just these cool custom gift ideas. Don’t miss our huge...
by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good
In the south, your kids may already already be out of school (and you parents scampering for activities to keep them occupied), but up where I live we still have an entire month left. That also means, a whole month left to think of thoughtful teacher gifts. Looking at...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Meta
Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks this month, and you just might win that swanky Bumbleride Indie stroller in Aquamarine (value $555). Pretty cool ride, right? But there’s more. Cool Mom Picks subscribers get all our best steals, deals, scoops, monthly picks and...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids’ face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric. And it’d be nice if it didn’t cost a small fortune, so I wouldn’t mind my kids drooling on it in...
by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes
It’s (unofficially) summer and I’m thirsty for lemonade, limeade and orangeade. I know how much we all love a good cocktail: the proof is in the love you’ve shown for these 6 spring cocktails and also these 10 margarita recipes. Sometimes,...
by Christina Refford | Kid Style
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. Rita J Felt’s...
by Christina Refford | DIY
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don’t feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores–there are so many cool superhero printables and decor out there that let...
