June 2011 | Page 2 of 10 | Cool Mom Picks

Patriotic kids wear for the 4th of July that still looks cute on the 5th, 6th, 7th and you get the idea

I still remember the ’76 bicentennial (yes, I am that old), dressing in head-to-toe red, white and blue and waving to beeping cars at the end of our street. Now that I have kids, I try to find something patriotic for the kids to wear on the fourth. But since my...

Posterous – Safe and easy summer photo sharing for families

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We’re thrilled to be working with Posterous, a free service helping parents safely and easily share photos and videos.With four kids and very photo-hungry grandparents, you can only imagine how much we get badgered every time we return for vacation. Before we...

Savor some socially savvy Safi Coffee

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

I’d like my cup of Joe with a cup of kindness. Instead of sugar, I’ll take straight-up sweetness, especially towards the farmers. That’s the idea behind Safi Coffee.Safi (pronounced saw-fee) is Swahili for honest, clean, transparent. In a world...

Sweet baby gift in the Year of the Rabbit

by Barbara | Art + Decor

Bright and cheerful doesn’t have to mean garish, and when it’s British-based Lulabird it’s even downright stylish. One of our favorite modern, hip nursery designer clockmakers are back (we’re pretty much in love with their quirky owl, too) with...

Tender tot knees get stylish protection

by Mir | Kid Style

Look; I really can’t get behind putting a pair of kneepads on a toddler. Aside from the hassle (and how dumb it looks) I’m of the “we all crawled on our bare knees and survived” camp of parenting. But when mom Kathryn Ames was faced with her...

3 insanely crazy high-end cribs. Prepare to gawk.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

At the end of the day–and there really is an end of the day, when baby has no choice but to conk out, at least for a little while, anyway–all you really need is a good, sturdy crib so that your little one is safe and snug, right?Well, maybe not. For some...

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Cybex Onyx – The umbrella stroller of my dreams

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I do believe I have just discovered the umbrella stroller to end all umbrella strollers. All hail the Cybex Onyx. First, let me say, the Cybex Onyx is a high-end umbrella stroller. Which means it’s not a $25, throw-in-the-trunk, department store special, nor...

Stencils that help draw out the creativity in anyone

by Christina Refford | Uncategorized

I bum out watching my daughter draw a self-portrait, or even a dog, stop midway, then scribble all over the entire thing in frustration because her picture doesn’t look “perfect.” Maybe that’s why I am particularly fond of these new...

Gourmet popsicles in under 10 minutes

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

Around our house, homemade popsicles are the treat of the century–a huge score for mom since they’re a relatively healthy dessert. Well, now that I’ve found this amazing new gadget, they’re not just a treat for my kids. My husband and I are...