The Havaianas that give back

by Eva Glettner | Fashion

It’s summertime which means if you’re like us, you probably rock flip flops like they are going out of style. And to lots of us, flip flops are synonymous with Brazil’s stylish, comfy, long-wearing Havaianas. And now there’s a new collection to...

Every family has a spicy kid…or two.

by Eva Glettner | Entertainment + Media

Molly Ledford and her band of merry Lunch Money mates are just such supreme goodness. We are big fans of theirs here at Cool Mom Picks, but this new CD, Spicy Kid, just might take the cake. Er, peanut butter sandwich.  This CD is a combination of sweet fun and...

Safer bathtime for babies thanks to the help of a blue elephant

by Eva Glettner | Baby

Why does bathing our young in a tub have to be so darn hard? The bottom is slippery, so we’ve got to outfit it with a non stick mat. Then there is the problem with the water spout. It’s shiny (so kids gravitate towards it, obviously), and it’s also...

Serious rad upcycled childrens clothes for seriously special occasions

by Eva Glettner | Baby, Helpful Services, Kid Style

[updated with corrected info]There is something so special about children’s clothes with history. Hand-me-downs aren’t just a frugal choice: there’s often meaning in seeing your child in his grandpa’s favorite college sweatshirt. And now...

Relief from teething pain–and baby mealtime drama

by Eva Glettner | Baby

Getting babies to transition to solid foods can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. But while this new set can’t make the taste of rice cereal more appealing, it can make mealtime more enjoyable for both of you.  The Oogaa baby mealtime set is so clever....

Tip for flying with babies – Buy this.

by Eva Glettner | Baby

Does the thought of flying with your baby on a long journey completely stress you out? When your little one is small and doesn’t have his own child’s airplane seat, you cross your fingers that you get a seat up in front with more leg room that could be...

Independence Day, Rock Star Style

by Eva Glettner | Kid Style

With Independence Day coming up, I always feel the urge to put my boys in patriotic shirts. But, finding a shirt that is satisfies both the Americana theme and my kids’ rock star style rolled into one? Not an easy feat…until now. [don’t miss a huge...

A monkey of a lovey

by Eva Glettner | Baby

Finding the perfect lovey can be a daunting task. Before your baby is born, you buy a bunch of different types and hope that one of them becomes “the one.” The issue may be solved with this cool new toy/blanket combo. Drool Monkey Organics knows that...

Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure – yes, it’s all that

by Eva Glettner | Entertainment + Media

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I take my Disneyland fix quite seriously and I love Mickey Mouse. So, you can only imagine my excitement when I was invited to check out the grand opening of the new Cars Land area of Disney’s California Adventure. I must...

Wondering how to get your baby to sleep? Dr. Harvey Karp has a few things to say about that.

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with a baby and sleep. Okay, so 99% of you. (The rest of you…don’t rub it in.) Then, just when we think we have mastered techniques to help our babies sleep longer and more peacefully, new issues arise. In...