Cool Mom Picks loves the Today Show!

If you missed Cool Mom Picks editor Liz Gumbinner on the Today Show this morning, fear not: We’ve got the clip right here.

Catch Liz chatting with Meredith Viera (who was wearing seriously killer shoes!) and sharing some of our favorite back to school picks from our 2010 Back to School Shopping Guide.

And if you’re new to CMP from the Today Show, welcome! We’re so happy to have you here. Feel free to subscribe to our free newsletter for cool picks, exclusive discounts and giveaways you won’t find on our site. But not spam. We hate spam. We spit on you, spam.

Tags: back to school, backpacks, Liz Gumbinner, school supplies, television, Today Show

14 Comments

Betsy on August 5, 2010 at 11:29 am

Great segment, Liz. You rocked it, your examples were fantastic and I’m amazed that you remembered ever single designer/creator’s name. Oh, and you looked FAB-U-LOUS!!!

Cooper Smith Koch on August 5, 2010 at 11:44 am

Congrats on the fantastic segment! Great tips – and I agree with Betsy, you looked fab.

Kristen on August 5, 2010 at 12:16 pm

Not trying to “bum you out” – but I recommend you rethink your recommedation of the personalized backpacks. Putting children’s names visibly on clothing, etc. can make it easier for strangers to seem “familiar” to them by calling them by name. Cute product, but potentially dangerous.

Tracey Beeker on August 5, 2010 at 12:21 pm

Liz:

Awesome segment! You rock!

Steph on August 5, 2010 at 1:23 pm

Absolutely great appearance! I’m so glad NBC has it up on their site – and so quickly too!

Delilah on August 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm

Gorgeous and brilliant– tres CMP!

Cool Mom Picks on August 5, 2010 at 3:58 pm

Thanks Kristen, we agree completely. Which is why I mentioned it in the segment. You can use a monogram if you’d like, or a first initial. I’d also keep in mind names on items are potentially less of an issue when you’ve got very small children who are never without a parent.

But we do appreciate the input!

sarahrath on August 6, 2010 at 8:34 am

Love all the picks you showed! Esp the bookstamp, art holder and lazy mom’s scrapbook (beats the file box on the shelf of the closet!) I’m off shopping soon – and great to finally hear the “voice” behind the type – you were gorgeous Liz!

Beth B-C on August 9, 2010 at 4:36 pm

What a useful array of practical and fun back to school items, Liz. Bravo!

grace on August 10, 2010 at 10:35 am

awesome segment liz! congrats 🙂 you did fantastic…and great picks! 🙂

Gayle on August 10, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Great segment – Loved the items you picked, and you did an excellent job!!

Cool Mom Picks on August 10, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Thanks so much. It was great fun and the entire crew at the Today Show is absolutely warm and lovely. -Liz

agirlandaboy on August 12, 2010 at 4:19 pm

You’re such a professional. Always impressed.

Glamamom on December 7, 2010 at 11:35 pm

Fabulous! Liz rocked it!