I'm completely obsessed with infinity scarves after accidentally purchasing one on sale at the Gap (don't ask) and I can't stop wearing it. The tail-less scarf is soooo comfy and warm, and my favorite part: no annoying tassles for my tod…
We know a ton of our readers are small business owners, just like we are. And we know first hand how confusing all the legalese can be when you're getting established. I've badgered accountant friends for info and lawyer friends have hel…
I'm not shy at all about my love for eco-friendly Green Toys, so it's probably no surprise that I squealed a little (okay, a lot) when I heard they were launching a line of tableware for kids. Not toy tableware--the stuff you can actuall…
When my newly minted 7-year old daughter asked me to throw her a Harry Potter birthday party with only two weeks to plan, I said "absolutely!" And then ran straight to my computer to try to figure out how the heck to pull this off for ab…
Every year, my kids look forward to our neighborhood 4th of July party, where they gorge themselves on hot dogs and watermelon, and the adults take turns manning the margarita machine. But until the party starts later today, I figured it…
You would think that after breastfeeding four kids, it would be a little bit like riding a bicycle. And in my head, it has been. But for my body? No way. Ouch! Yes, even a fourth-time breastfeeder still uses her pillow, except my old fai…
We love seeing the amazing work of independent artisans recognized on big sites--except when they don't actually give credit to the artist. That seems to be the case with jewelry artist Stevie Koerner of tru.che , whose beautiful United/…
I've always been a pretty casual user breast pump user, since I work from home and rarely leave the baby (sigh). However this year, we decided to leave my littlest one with my mom for a few days so I could spend some quality time with my…
My children are fortunate to have extremely generous family members who love to spoil them with lots of Christmas gifts. And since my 6-year-old can now write well enough to ask them for specific presents , my feeling is she can do her o…
Confession: I'm not a huge fan of sentimental jewelry . You might notice that we don't post a whole lot of it on Cool Mom Picks, and when we do, we're pretty picky. My high standards for jewelry isn't such a bad thing, except it makes me…
As a long time breastfeeding mom, I tend to just pop on a nursing tank under a regular shirt and go on my merry nursing way. But that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the value of a great nursing top, particularly when I'm out in public o…
Forget the cute baby bloomers, mamas. It looks like diapers are this year's fashion statement, with the Huggies denim diapers introduction recently, and now, Pampers' stylish new entry: Designs from none other than fashion guru and mom C…
I'm definitely a huge fan of big, bold jewelry, but when it comes to the more sentimental pieces for myself and really, gifts for others, I tend to like the simpler designs. Like the lovely monogrammed pendant from Three Sisters Jewelry …
We, like everyone else in the world, have long been fans of Bravado! bras and their well-priced, comfortable nursing bras. But with the launch of their new Bliss Maternity Bra , I think they definitely upped the ante. I'm a huge fan of s…
I have already espoused my love for baby bloomers here on Cool Mom Picks. Their versatility really make them the perfect warm weather baby accessory. But with the adorable baby bloomers from CMP fave Raven & Lily, I just added another re…
Some like Epicurious , some prefer FoodNetwork.com . But me, I tend to head straight to Chef Google when I need help finding a specific recipe, even though it takes a decent amount of time to nail down something that's quick, simple, and…
Considering I have nursed for a total of 53 months since 2004 (yes, I counted), I have learned a few things about breastfeeding; one of which is that a good nursing bra is definitely worth the money. Now these days, "good nursing bra" is…
Well, call me a sucker for a cute dad with a British accent who knows his way around a chef's knife, but Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution has singlehandedly changed my Friday nights. And much much more. Oliver is best known for his previou…
Since the first time I breastfed back in 2004, nursing bras have come a verrrrry long way from the boring hefty brassiere I was stuck with. Now you even can snazz things up with a little satin and lace. Perennial nursing bra fave Bravado…
This is the first of Cool Mom Picks' four-part series on organization, sponsored by the most delightful momAgenda , makers of smart products like the the myAgenda Desktop planner , which happens to be perfect for busy people--not just mo…
What's that line about how a woman's work is never done? That's probably why I've always hoarded notepads and sketch books and blank journals to help keep me as organized as possible. So I love this handmade busy busy busy book filled wi…
I've been using an Ameda Purely Yours breast pump since I first attempted to pump with my oldest daughter. It's certainly not full of bells and whistles, but as an occasional pumper, it served me well. So I was glad to see they've recent…
It seems that turning four has brought us into the world of dramatics, particularly when we fall down and even just barely bump our knee on the carpet. And by we I mean not me. Instead of appeasing my daughter with our stash of bandaids,…
In theory, I do love those make-your-own-doll kits, but even with the craftiest of kids (and moms) at the helm, they still scream "homemade" a little louder than you're hoping for at times. (Oops...there goes Teddy's eye.) With Make My O…
