Father’s Day Gifts – For the first-time new dad

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

You never forget your first Father’s Day. Which is why we wanted to launch our Father’s Day Gifts series with gift ideas for that guy who’s one part sentimental, one part exhausted, and all parts awesome–the first time new dad. A big gesture...

Ponytail holders that even the Queen Mother would approve of

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

This might be the first summer where my oldest daughter has hair long enough to actually put up, and with the heat already sweltering, she rarely ever wears it down. So, on my hunt for cute ponytail holders– hold the mammoth bows and corker ribbons...

Choose you. First.

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Recently, I was honored to attend a celeb-packed preview party for an amazing new initiative from the American Cancer Society. But it wasn’t the glitterati that left the strongest impression (as gorgeous as Hilary Swank and Kelly Rutherford are in...

Beaba Bib’expresso – Bottle warming as easy as making a cup of coffee

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

My three oldest kiddos were boob snobs and rarely took a bottle, but my fourth little one has been much more receptive, making life much easier for me. Mostly. I would never have thought it before, but now I understand that for newbies, heating up breastmilk and...

Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks and you can be strolling in style in June

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta

We’d be happier than a bunch of Junebugs on a blackberry bush if you subscribe to Cool Mom Picks before June 1. Like all our subscribers, you’ll get free (free!) access to the hottest trends, coolest deals, sunniest discounts, and biggest lifesavers we can...

Board game boredom no more

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

My kids are always coming up with some crazy games from our board game graveyard, and anything else they can find in my craft cabinet. So I figure, why not let them put their creativity into action by letting them invent their own board game? Rainy days, or around...

Old Navy offers a Gay Pride tee and we love them for it

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

We’ve always been proud to support all types of families at Cool Mom Picks–the ones with one mommy, the ones with two mommies, the ones with no mommies at all. So we’re thrilled to see that Old Navy is doing the same, by making a stand in favor of...

Swankify your spring wardrobe for 40% less.

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

If you like swanky designer clothes but not the swanky designer clothes prices, one of my favorite ever boutiques is having a 40% off sale right now that’s definitely worth a few clicks. New Yorkers can pop into Scoop in person (I love the one in the Meatpacking...

Kids’ helmets – Hold the licensed characters

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

With my kids racing around our hilly neighborhood on the Mini Kick scooters we bought for their birthdays, helmets are a mandatory part of their attire. But it’s tough finding helmets that fit little heads well– and aren’t covered in characters from...

Getting kids to write thank you notes–actually, not too hard.

by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery

I’ve been a fan of the fun color-your-own cards from Greenstarstudio since back when I discovered her cool holiday designs. So I’m happy to see some of the new cards at the shop, that can be good for slightly older kids too. The color your own cards...