I take a lot of pictures of my kids. Some of them end up in the digital abyss crying to be turned into scrapbooks and canvases on my wall. But then there are plenty that I look at and think hm. That should have turned out better. Now, th…
I've got a love/hate relationship with IKEA. I love it, because it's reliable, dependable, and honest. I know what I'm getting, and there are no surprises. I hate it at times, for all of the same reasons. IKEA furniture can be dreadfully…
School mornings get chaotic. Kids are running around, remembering things that were supposed to be put in their backpacks the night before. Shoes are untied while sandwiches are turned crustless. I get anxious just thinking about it. Oh, …
When my son started Kindergarten last year, I never realized how confusing the snack/lunch situation can be. As opposed to preschool, my son had to navigate his food choices on their own. I found he was devouring his sandwich at snack in…
UPDATE: On 2/3/12 there was a CPSC recall of Bumbleride Indie strollers : model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a Date of Manufacture from 1/09 through 8/11.The front wheel can crack causing the stroller to tip. There have been no ma…
It is rare to find a book that all three of my boys can enjoy together. With such varied interests, I long for something captivating (and non-electronic) that has the ability to sustain their attention long enough for me to take a shower…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. Cracked nipples? Not so beautiful, and painful to boot. The problem with a lot of the nipple creams on the market is their super chemically feel. Since your little one will be ingesting said ointment w…
If you know kidrobot , then you know its team of artists create masterpieces of culture. Lots of words have been used to describe the appeal, and I love all of them: quirky, pop-art, Warholesque, cartoonish, comical....the list goes on. …
As all parents know, kids laugh at the word "butt." There is something very funny about a word that is used constantly as a conjunction, a sometime preposition and also as a word for your behind. What could be funnier than that to a five…
Sarah Jane is wildly talented--something Cool Mom Picks discovered way back in 2007. Her prints are whimsical and magical in a way that would make Clement Hurd and The Runaway Bunny proud. I love the simplicity and the talent that beckon…
Superheroes are so summer 2011--Thor, Xmen, Green Lantern, Captain America have all made the rounds at the movies. It's only a matter of time before my favorite caped crusader gets her day in the sun. This Wonder Woman onesie is the perf…
Imagine a knight in his breeches. It's up to you to put the correct clothing and armor on him. Without the proper threads, he's absolutely lost. What's a lad to do? We've seen paper dolls before, which almost always cater to girls and of…
When my kids first discovered Angry Birds, I admit that it didn't take me long to join the legions of lovers . There is something about the smug little faces and the clueless looking swine that gets me every time. But there is this littl…
Dressing our little dudes up is no easy task. While it may be fairly easy to go preppy and sport the oxford shirt and khaki pants route, sometimes social events beckon for more rock and roll than country club. A new kids label from a Pro…
I am a sucker for stuffed animals. I love the fact that they are gender neutral (mostly) and don't have an "on" button, which means you are putting the creative power into your child's hands. If you have a wannabe vet in the family, this…
If you don't yet know how awesome BabyLegs are, we're happy to remind you every few months or so. They not only respect the accessibility of the onesie and keep little legs warm in heavily air conditioned places, but diaper changes are a…
When my kids were little, they threw their hats off the moment I put them on. I didn't force the issue but I longed for the day that they would come to love and appreciate the hat not just for its utilitarian purpose, but as a fabulous f…
I can't get enough of Pete the Cat. My kids are enamored. Their classmates are all entranced by the magical feline. Every week, I choose a book for the kindergarten class . But no matter what I pick, Pete the Cat is always read. Well, mo…
With Cars 2 coming soon to theaters at the end of the month, we're going to be drowning in licensed merchandise any day now. I love Lightning McQueen as much as the next mama, I just hate for my kids to strut around looking like walking …
I often look through the pages of magazines seeking artsy living spaces with pictures of real live human children. Sadly, there is nary a Cheerio in sight. But this piece of furniture I just discovered, I could imagine in my home with my…
