Like it's not cool enough that she's married to Christopher Guest and has started in A Fish Called Wanda , and exemplifies the phrase "hot mama"--now Jamie Lee Curtis has an entire children's book library to her name, and they're all ter…
I'm happy to say that these adorable little Halloween goodies from New Hampshire's L.A. Burdick's Chocolate are definitely treats and not tricks. Each ghostly center is made up of the kind of gourmet hazelnut and dark chocolate ganache t…
One of the great things about having a baby now as compared to even four years ago when I had my first is the ton of choices parents have as far as nursery decor. Take the mobile, which is no longer something you just buy in a themed set…
Diaper bags are getting less and less diaper bag-y by the minute, which is just the way we like 'em. The latest entrant into the Project Runway-ready bag category are the new Street Chic bags from longtime CMP fave, Boujie Baby . The two…
At Cool Mom Picks we definitely love all these awesome companies springing up that allow kids to create their own stuffed animals, monsters, or mutant alien hybrid creatures. But if you're on a tight budget , you must head directly for C…
Once I discovered muslin swaddling blankets, my flannel ones all became changing pad liners. But as the cool weather approaches, there is something wonderfully comforting about wrapping your sweet baby in softness and warmth. With fall h…
If you're looking for something more eco than a plastic trick or treat bag this year, of course you could paint a pillow case like we like did in the good old days (my parents were green and didn't even know it!) or reuse a shopping bag …
We're always looking out for multicultural dolls, toys and gifts for kids , but so many of them sort of run out of inspiration after the whole "let's do a multiculural doll, toy and gift" part. Besitos Designs , however nails it. The con…
I love Halloween, but prefer it when all the decor falls into to the realm of tasteful instead of "ohmigosh, did you see that crazy thing?" That's one reason I want Details soft felt Halloween hair clips at The Silly Wagon which are full…
Thaddeus Rex's latest CD, Shakin' in Chicago , is for parents and kids who have moved beyond sugar-sweet versions of You Are My Sunshine. (Read: all of us). T. Rex has a unique voice and rocks the acoustic guitar in a way that reminded m…
Does a baby girl need a faux fur vest like the one from France's Jean Bourget? Of course not. But would it totally make your day every time you dressed her in it? Absolutely. Especially when holiday card photo time rolls around and you w…
It's really nice to see a different kind of illustrator lend her talents to childrens clothes--one that seems more suited to a Caldecott winning book than a local flea market with the table between the funnel cakes and the guy with the b…
We're so pleased to announce the birth of CMP editor Kristen Chase's daughter, a.k.a. Baby #3, a.k.a. the beautiful Margot Laine. (Loving the name!) She weighs in at 7 lbs, 15 oz, and an even 20". And she shares a birthday with both John…
When I first received the package of beautifully-decorated Halloween cookies from Fancypants Bakery, I thought they were just too cute to eat. Five minutes later, with mouth full of shortbread, I changed my mind. And they were just as go…
I love the story behind Mookimoo : A seasoned US Coast Guard couple has a baby and six weeks later, she has to go back to work so he turns stay-at-home-dad. He slowly grows into the role managing diaper explosions and feeding routines li…
When planning my firstborn's nursery a few years ago, I did what many before me have done: I looked at a dozen uninspiring paint chips in muted shades of yellow, sage and ecru, and even contemplated a "theme." Eek. If only I had known ab…
I will admit, there are times I am envious of my girls' use of diaper wipes instead of regular old TP. What? It's refreshingly indulgent! But of course, wipes aren't flushable, they're expensive, they're terrible for the planet, and...we…
Not that Yom Kippur is a Hallmark holiday or anything, but oh, how I am sending this Yom Kippur e-card out today to all my friends and observant family. It, along with a whole slew of other atonement-themed cards (seriously), comes court…
I can't believe I'm already starting to bookmark holiday gifts but yep, that's just what I'm doing. And right in time, I discover Happy Chickadee , an online shop featuring absolutely wonderful clothing, accessories, toys, and gear for (…
My husband gives me gift cards for a special occasions with the excuse that I'm just way too picky. Most of the time, I roll my eyes at him, however, had he given me one to 1154 Lill Studio , I would say he was a very smart man. We're al…
It is just so very O Henry that I've got a job giving me access to the cutest barrettes on the planet, and a little girl who refuses to wear them. Even so, when we opened up the package from Little Chirpy Bird and examined designer Cindy…
We go the whole nine yards on Halloween, which this year has me running around town for a child-sized red wig and face paint. But considering my daughter's extremely sensitive skin, I'm reluctant to just grab cheapo store brand face pain…
Bibs have made great strides, even since having my son 18 months ago, and now I'll be far less reluctant to pop the dreaded things on my soon-to-arrive new daughter All hail CMP fave Mairzey Dotes and mom/owner Sarah Kronland, winning us…
You know you'll be entirely bummed if you wake up Tuesday morning and spring out of bed thinking, "Oh SHOOT. I forgot to enter the $5000 tech makeover contest from Intel ." But you know? It could happen if you don't enter stat. Monday is…
