One of our favorite things about tech is that it lets grown-ups play like kids again . From vintage video game kicks to a candy-like rainbow of chargers, here are some of our favorite picks at Cool Mom Tech this week. 1. Our Editor-in-Ch…
I suppose it's not surprising that one of my favorite parts of running races, aside from the medal, has to be the Expo, where I can shop for all the coolest new running gear . And that's exactly what happened when I recently ran Disneyla…
As much as I love how far bibs have come since my oldest was born 7 years ago, my biggest complaint has always been that they rarely stop food from getting on a kid's collar--which also happens to be the hardest part of their clothes to …
In case you missed our Editor-in-Chief Liz's recent Martha Stewart baby shower show appearance, here's the online clip so you can watch the whole thing right from your computer! [Updated to add: The clip no longer is on the Martha Stewar…
I love my Baggu bags so much that I've been tempted to use them as actual handbags, especially with all the junk I schlep around in my purse. Well, now I can actually do it without having to compromise my love for a swanky bag. The new B…
We totally <3 you, and that's why we've rounded up some of our favorite tech picks from this past week, in case you missed them while sending Lovestagrams and eating candy hearts that read "Email Me", of course. 1. If you're sick of w…
We are so excited to announce the launch of our annual baby shower gift guide , our biggest and best ever, if we do say so ourselves. We've worked so hard, scouring the ends of the internet to track down more than 150 of the most clever,…
Our editor Liz Gumbinner practically skipped out of the 26th Street studios after her taping of the Martha Stewart Show this week. (Okay, she did skip, according to some reports. Just a little.) Please catch Liz on Martha's big baby show…
Don't panic, mamas, if you realize you've forgotten cards for the sitter, or the teachers or uh...your actual Valentine. We've got you covered with some last minute crafts , recipes and more that you can have done before the kids get hom…
Pinterest, pinterest, pinterest! That's all it seems my on and offline friends are talking about these days--and for good reason. This virtual corkboard that allows you to "pin" and share your online inspiration can help make life easier…
We're in awe at how far technology has come, even in just the past year. Our favorite picks from the past week are so 2012. And that's a really awesome thing. 1. Check the home thermostat from work? Turn on the fan from carpool? With the…
Need a little Super Bowl Break today? In case you missed them, here are some of our favorite tech posts from the last week, including some gorgeous red gadgets for Valentine's Day--pair it with blue to honor the Pats. Or uh, the Giants. …
While we're all swooning over bright colorful handbags making their way into our closets of late, kids' shoes are definitely on the same path. And the new spring line from CMP favorite See Kai Run, is featuring what might be one of my fa…
I've seen many a hooded towel in my parenting tenure, but none quite like the new ones from 3 sprouts , which always has a way of ensuring equal rights for all animals when it comes to toddler bathtime. Yep, that's a warthog hooded towel…
My 5-year old son's now security blanket is a handmade one we featured here on Cool Mom Picks awhile back. Cool how that happens. So when I saw these beautiful baby blankets at Dandelion Baby, I imagined that they could easily become a f…
I have always had a major love for vintage bags and suitcases, and am so lucky to have some inherited from grandparents and great aunts. A few are in use (so great for gloves and scarves!) but none quite like this totally awesome DIY nig…
If you've missed Cool Mom Tech this week, here are 5 picks you'll want to check out. 1. We are intrigued by Nike's new FuelBand. Could this be the gadget that helps you get back (or stay!) in shape? 2. We've got the scoop on 5 cool tech …
Our subscriber-only giveaway this month will land one lucky Cool Mom Picks subscriber with this gorgeous, award-winning City Mini stroller, courtesy of Baby Jogger . But even if you don't win you win--with our editors' picks, celebrity t…
I can't say that I mourn the fact that my diaper bag carrying days are over. But really, it's the diapers I'm glad to be over with, not the bags. Especially when they're as awesome as this one. When I got a first glimpse of this OiOi hob…
If you've noticed, the days are just starting to get a teeeny bit longer which means before we know it, the warmer days will be here too. (Yay!) Since our readers are devoted fans of the super affordable, cute basics at Red 21 Boys --and…
We joined Wednesday's blackout to protest SOPA and PIPA, but we're glad to be back online, sharing some of the coolest tech finds from the last week, many of which we found through the very web sites we're hoping to protect. 1. If you li…
In solidarity with the many websites protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA)--those sites we rely on every day for news, entertainment, information, and community--Cool Mom Picks will not be posting today. …
Well of course you all know we already love Martha Stewart Living , but we now have an extra- special thing for the February issue, since you'll find Cool Mom Picks in it. What a huge, huge thrill for us! Check page 30 for our tips from …
When my first daughter was born, I had absolutely no idea that babies scratched themselves (oops!), so I found myself putting socks on her hands to protect her face. Brilliant for about two minutes until they'd fall right off. Too bad th…
