As huge supporters of the handmade movement, we've been fans of Etsy since about day one. And now that they've teamed up with the amazing charity Kiva , well, let's just say if you share our passion, this is an effort worth getting invol…
A couple of weeks ago, I moved from Atlanta to Philadelphia and discovered that my new lovely rental home did not have a linen closet. I was about to just stuff my family's towels and sheets in my own closet when I had the opportunity to…
One of the many things I love about online shopping is that you can find all sorts of cool hidden gems in faraway places without having to actually go there. And that's exactly what happened when I stumbled upon The Little Drom Store. No…
Sometimes a great bottle of wine or a handmade candle makes the perfect hostess gift. But when you need something extra special, I think I've found a winner. This custom personalized wooden serving tray is simply gorgeous. A fabulous hos…
I hardly need an excuse to shop for new jewelry or handbags, but hey, when they support an amazing cause, I have to buy them, right? Here are a ton I'm coveting for more reasons than one. Hearts.com is a new-to-me site that works with mo…
With all the fun my oldest daughter had making the DIY cross-stitch keychains and necklaces I found on Etsy, I can't wait to try this awesome embroidery project with her. This amazing DIY embroidery kit for kids is perfect even for your …
My obsession with stripes runs deep, so much so that I'm coveting yet another skip*hop diaper bag (love them!) even though I'm waaaay past the diaper bag stage. But...but...this one is limited edition! Snatch up the Duo Luxe French Strip…
All of my kids--yes, even the girls--love to play with toy cars, but there's only so much you can do with them, right? That's why I'm in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things fou…
Last week, I was treated to a sneak preview of Before Midnight, the newest movie in the popular now-trilogy starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. If you're like me, you won't believe it's been 18 years since they first met in Before Sunr…
Our neighborhood pool opens at the end of this week (whoo!), so I'm busy tracking down stylish, swim trunks for my son that will last us all summer long. While last week we found some great swimsuits for girls , for those of you with a b…
I've been a longtime fan of the fun, spirited kids clothing by Hiho Batik since back when we started Cool Mom Picks. (Yes, even before the Obama girls were photographed wearing their tees.) But I think I might love them even more now tha…
With our family living at the pool all summer long , a strong, sturdy tote bag is a summer must-have. This year, I'm thinking of switching from my standard canvas bag to one of these amazing totes made from recycled sails. Sea Bags are a…
Summer break starts in two weeks down here in Atlanta (yes, two weeks!), so I'm already stocking up on cool kids' games and activities to keep my kids occupied. My go-to stop on the web: mom-owned Cattiwampus, where I always find a few k…
With both of my kids' grandmothers living far away, we don't get to celebrate Mother's Day with them in person. But this lovely gift turns the distance between us into something beautiful. [Don't miss details of this super limited time s…
As a mom of a boy, I know how tough it can be to find cool clothes that not only look great, but are made for comfort and play. And I'd like them to last an entire season , please. Looks like Janet Reid (fellow mom of a boy) was reading …
As a former music professor, I'm well aware of the transformative power of music in the lives of children. But this unbelievable Kickstarter campaign is unlike anything I've ever seen. Or heard. Landfill Harmonic is the story of a garbag…
Welcome to our home full of teeny kids' chairs that are good for one thing. Or two if you count tripping over them. But these cool handmade chairs from CMP-fave Paloma's Nest are good for three, or more. Just when I thought we were done …
When spring hits around my house, that means time to clean and kick the clutter, which isn't such an easy task when you've got four kids running around. As much as I'd love to scrub the baseboards and wash all the windows, that's probabl…
With a house full of girls, you can bet that I've seen and owned my fair share of dollhouse toys , all of which have been some of my kids' favorite gifts from us. Or uh, Santa Claus. But for as many version of the traditional dollhouse t…
We're almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn't mean I don't have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they've really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear …
I'm always reluctant to fork over cash for Valentine's Day clothing for my girls that they'll only wear on February 14. But the new spring collection from CMP-fave Luna Leggings is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. And even better,…
I'm always amazed to see the vast improvements in baby gear even since my littlest one, only two, was a baby, which gives me hope that they will one day be able to manufacture sleep for us parents. Ha. Until then, I'll just take little a…
As much as I love Valentine's Day, I know not every woman wants (or needs) an expensive Valentine's gift. So I love these pretty necklaces which do a beautiful job of telling someone she's special, for under $20. These pretty mother of p…
I suppose it's just my luck that now that my youngest has outgrown her nursery, I'm finding all sorts of cool nursery decor and accessories. But that's why I love Jonathan Adler's Junior collection so much, because it works as well for b…
