Saddlebags You’ll Actually Want

Saddlebags You’ll Actually Want

by | Baby

For several years now, Skip*Hop has made the practical, durable, men-love-’em-too diaper bags that adorn the strollers of the smartest parents around town. Recently the company went big with their ingenious double stroller bag. But now they’re changing...
No More Ring Around the Coffee Table

No More Ring Around the Coffee Table

by | Cards + Stationery

There were a few precious pieces of furniture we sacrificed after having kids, but our gorgeous coffee table? No way. Since the prospect of rings on my beloved table makes me shiver, I’m always on the lookout for cool coasters. These beautiful blossom coasters...
Journal-ist

Journal-ist

by | Random Coolness

While every new mom-to-be has an insane list of things she needs (wipe warmers not withstanding), there’s nothing cooler than getting her something she needs but doesn’t yet know she needs.This journal from perrenial celebremom favorite Planetjill (well,...
Give Peas a Chance

Give Peas a Chance

by | Entertainment + Media

Before we even popped in their CDs, The Sippy Cups won our award for best kids’ band name. After giving them a listen, it only got better.Kids Rock for Peas is a live album of covers of mostly late 60’s and early 70’s psychedelia, including Pink...
Reese’s Monkey

Reese’s Monkey

by | Art + Decor

I’ve never been much of a pastel gal myself, so it wouldn’t have crossed my mind to decorate the nursery in baby pinks and soft blues. But now that I’ve discovered the work of illustrator Brandon Reese I might have to rethink my position.His...
Baby in Red

Baby in Red

by | Baby, Kid Style

When you’re fresh out of the maternity ward, you can hardly be counted on to brush your teeth, let alone pick out coordinated accessories for the offspring. It seems a small matter until months later, when you scan through the millions of baby photos, and it...
I’m This Many Years Old

I’m This Many Years Old

by | Baby, Kid Style

It’s birthday time here at Cool Mom Picks–it just so happens that our girls (Liz and mine) will be celebrating their first and second birthdays within a day of each other. But instead of attempting to keep a tiara on the head of our tots, we’re...
Independence From Pink

Independence From Pink

by | Books for Kids

As anyone familiar with New York knows, tonight the FDR drive will be lined with junior firework watchers wearing–what else–black. It’s not that they don’t love America in the big city; it’s just that red white and blue screams Wayward...