With so much talk about summer brain drain, I'm always looking for activities to keep my kids learning without realizing it. That's why I love this DIY that helps kids answer the perennial question: What did you do over your summer vacat…
I am absolutely fascinated with these posters, which bring classic toys to life in new...or old ways really, by use of vintage patent drawings. The Slinky Poster from art collective Oliver Gal might be my favorite, with it's 40's-era tex…
I love prints that play with typography. Clever, modern design has a way of turning what could be a cheesy inspirational quote into a piece of art I could live with. That's why I love the work by New York graphic artist Evan Roberts on E…
Of course today isn't just about barbecues, sparklers, and if you're lucky, a big fireworks display that kicks off a four-day weekend. It's about those awesome forefathers (and foremothers, ahem) of ours who transformed the original 13 c…
My love for the Scandinavian design of Marimekko goes back to when I slept on their sheets as a kid myself. (My parents had great taste, lucky me!) So when I see the whole shop is on sale up to 50% off , I'm all over it. Visit the Marime…
Should you be lucky enough to score a Fourth of July party invite somewhere in the vicinity of fireworks--or better yet, a whole weekend at a beach house (can you tell I'm dreaming of this?)--we've got a host of star-themed hostess gifts…
We discovered the awesome pop culture baby tees and onesies from Austin artist Kayo Master over a year ago, and loved them so much (zomg, that Princess Leia onesie?) that we featured them in our Baby Shower Gift Guide . Since then she's …
As I start to take inventory of our end-of-school-year bento boxes and food storage options, I ask myself, where did all the freaking lids go? Then I quit complaining and start looking for replacements. {Don't miss a great limited time o…
We've officially entered hostess gift season, which happens to coincide with fresh produce season season. Which gives me an awesome idea. Visit Ross Lab on Etsy for this gorgeous made-to-order, handmade ceramic berry colander and then hi…
As much as I love the ease of dropping an email to friends to invite them over for a summer BBQ or pool day, there's something special about sending invitations the old-fashioned way. These DIY printable party invitations from Girl in Ge…
It's an interesting thing, settling into a seat in a theater filled with squirmy, popcorn butter-fingered children for a G-rated movie, knowing that half the references will be to movies like Animal House , Revenge of the Nerds and Back …
I love upcycled art and design , but more so when the designs are so fantastic, you'd like them even if you didn't know a thing about their past lives. And in this case, that past life was a little dangerous, a little edgy, and had nothi…
This is precisely the time each year that I realize my oldest daughter has outgrown all her summer dresses (grrr) and that her younger sister is not quite ready to reap the benefits. So looking at the adorable new dresses from Wunway, I'…
Can you help me with a gift for a 9 year old girl? She likes Star Wars...among other things. Thanks! - Jaime via Twitter Ooh, fun one, Jaime. 9 year old girls, like other tweens, can be tough if you don't know them--so many different per…
If your kids love temporary tattoos like mine do, then you'll want to add this awesome new gift idea from our friends at Tattly to their wish list . I'm a huge fan of the Tattly tattoos myself actually, and have been known to wear a few …
Over a year ago, we introduced you to The RealReal, a fabulous online designer consigment shop with incredible deals on super high-end clothes and accessories. It's blown up over the past year with a growing selection of the kinds of thi…
I love that more and more, coffee shops, including Starbucks, are offering discounts for bringing in your own cup. But these might be the most distinctive ones I've ever seen. And? On sale. Of course i'm a retro-modern type gal, so the b…
Once again, Cool Mom Picks was so happy to support our friends at Baby Buggy on June 4 at the annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash in Central Park, and helping them to raise close to $500,000 for at-risk families with young children in need. W…
I loved Stacie's recent post on Father's Day recipes all using bacon , but some of them are arguably more for the semi-pro home cook to take on as opposed to say...the kids. If your kids are into helping you whip up something yummy and e…
If your kids are suddenly behaving just a little too politely for your liking, we've got just the remedy . In the form of this awesome new collaboration between Converse and The Simpsons. The new Simpsons Converse Collection for kids and…
From the day we discovered Kirsten Hathcock's beautifully handmade storage pieces at Mod Mom Furniture, we fell in love. A Mod Mom toy box looks as beautiful as any other furniture in the house, even if it is made to hide decapitated Bar…
My kids, as with all kids, are obsessed with gummies. But I find that fruit chews give them the same satisfaction with a little less guilt. On my part. Hooray for a new brand that avoids the guilt entirely, and just in time for me to see…
My kids have definitely developed an obsession with paper dolls since I unearthed the ultimate guide to free printable paper dolls on the web. But if you're willing to spend just a few dollars, I've found some that are seriously fantasti…
Paperless Post has saved my hide on more than one occasion in the last 3 years since they launched. I've used this wonderful service to send digital kids' party invitations, adult party invitations, thank you notes, and yeah, apology not…
