If you haven't heard, Hatchimals were the Cabbage Patch Kids of the holidays 2016, with even Chrissy Tiegen getting in on the hype. Hatchimals: For kids and funny celebrities on Twitter. That's why when we saw this Hatchimals cake recipe…
This post was created for our partnership with Very Berry Cheerios My kids love berries. In fact, their aunt nicknamed them "my little fruit bats" because they love berries in their lunches, on their desserts, and yes, with their breakfa…
Whether you're finishing up your holiday shopping or just getting started (hey, no judgment here!) we always love finding cool gifts that are easy to get a hold of and won't break the budget . Even better when they're all at the same sho…
It's no secret that parents love finding tech gifts for kids that we can justify as being both fun and educational, but the true test isn't whether we think they're cool -- but rather, whether our own kids play with them. Over and over a…
If there's one thing we know that every new mom needs, it's sleep. Lots of it. Lots and lots of it. So what better baby shower gift to consider than one aimed at getting her just what she needs? We are so excited to put together tons of …
If you're anything like me, you could spend hours shopping for makeup. But, if you're like me, you don't even have those hours to shop for makeup. (I wish!) That's why I was so thrilled to team up with our newest sponsor, Sephora inside …
It used to be that clothes and gifts made from recycled materials compromised on style. But these days, companies are finding creative ways to make fabulous products using resources we already have, making a huge, positive impact on the …
There's a reason why we love artist Emily McDowell so much. She has this way of taking exactly what we're thinking and turning it into sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching quotes that turn into wonderful gifts and greeting cards. And …
I spent a few solid months tightening up my buns thanks to Barre3 barre workouts a couple of years ago, so when I decided to hit the workout circuit again after a very long summer hiatus, I gave Pure Barre a try instead (thanks to a very…
I still remember celebrating when I was finally out of the baby and toddler no-sleep days, only to discover that I had a big kid with sleep anxiety. Once I realized the incentive of Star Wars Legos wasn't keeping him in his bed through t…
With four kids—ages 12, 9, 7, and 5—in school all day, four school lunches need to be made every night. (Or once I get past the first few weeks of being prepared, every morning.) Given that my kids can make their own snacks and even some…
The election is just over a month away, and what better time to check your voter registration status than on National Voter Registration Day ? If you can't make any of their hundreds of events across the country today, you can easily hop…
We've always been fond of mom jewelry that doesn't look like mom jewelry, and hooray for us, there have been no shortage of beautiful options over the years. From braille jewelry to roman numeral necklaces, we've seen it all. And now, th…
We haven't been shy about talking about our underwear here on Cool Mom Picks, which means you might already know that we're big Hanky Panky fans. And so, I just had to share my new favorite style that I recently discovered on a shopping …
Now your baby's bottom can get political this election season with these limited edition Honest election diapers that are eco-friendly and bipartisan-friendly, too. (Great for split households.) Related: Get political with these new TOMS…
If we're going to talk about natural deodorant, there's no way it's not going to get a little TMI up in here, which I'm okay with if you're okay with. Because if you're like me, you've had to use the strongest deodorant formulas, you kno…
Whether you're hitting the road for Labor Day weekend , or you're back in the saddle as your kids' own personal Uber driver, we parents know that driving with kids in the car comes with its own special challenges. Let's just say it can b…
When I got an email about Boka oral care subscription boxes, I got pretty excited because I am a little obsessed with toothbrushes. Yes, I'm the one who disinfects them after illnesses, tosses them pretty consistently every 3–4 months, a…
Just when you thought you couldn't be more obsessed with crock-pots and instant pots and Neti pots (oh wait), well, now there are mini crock-pots which allow you to take your warm food with you and heat it, slowly, during the day. Isn't …
As a first-time to Punta Cana vacation-goer, and with a gaggle of Nickelodeon fans, I was thrilled to be invited to visit the brand new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana on its grand opening week. This new property from Karisma , w…
When I returned to work while breastfeeding my first daughter, I found myself sorely unprepared for everything it entailed. I can't even begin to convey the frustration I experienced -- though I'm sure a lot of you know just what I'd bee…
You've probably heard of Lululemon , but did you know that they have a special line for girls? Yep, the company ( formerly ivivia, now under the Lululemon brand name ) offers cool activewear for girls , including a new Lululemon backpack…
I am definitely a fan of no-tie sneakers. I mean, even though my 9-year old son knows how to lace up his sneakers perfectly fine, he much prefers being able to slip his shoes on in the morning right before he runs out the door. And I'm a…
With four kids who can ride their bikes to school on pavement and sidewalks, but also love to do a little off-roading as well, it's been a little challenging trying to figure out what kind of bike to get them. Until I discovered Cleary B…
