Pink bedding for girls, hold the cavities

by Melissa | Baby

I’m a big fan of gender-neutral colors, especially for the nursery. For my boys’ room I mixed in the requisite blue with lime, red and brown, all of which I consider both boy and girl-friendly. When I saw the new ultra-modern pink nursery designs from Olli...

Cupcakes and Comics, oh my!

by Eva Glettner | Books for Kids

I love cupcakes. For me, this is no fad. They represent happiness and goodness and celebrations in every bite. But a talking cupcake? This brings my love to an entirely new level. Expect crazy fun with Sara Varon’s newest graphic novel, Bake Sale. The premise is...

Vintage meets handmade meets gorgeous

by Stephanie Mayers | Family Travel

I have a soft spot for stitch art and it’s not just because I live in the embroidery capital of the world (yes, there is such a place). As a gal who can’t even sew a button onto a pair of pants, I greatly admire those patient enough to create detailed...

Owl love you forever

by Eva Glettner | Toys + Playthings

Owls are some seriously cool animals. They have big eyes, they’re nocturnal, and they “whoo.” They’re also the requisite cute kids motif of the decade, which you know if you’re an avid Cool Mom Picks reader.You know what’s cooler...

A safer, cozier place for baby to sleep than the car seat

by Melissa | Baby

Editor’s Note: The Nap Nanny and Chill have been recalled by the CPSC. You should discontinue use immediately and return it to your retailer. The last 8 1/2 months have not been easy. That’s how long ago our second child was born. And that was the...

Old-fashioned modern dolls

by Roxanna | Toys + Playthings

I grew up playing with muñecas de trapo (rag dolls) so when I saw the new modern doll line by Cool Mom Pick favorite Petit Collage I was instantly smitten. They’re just like the dolls I grew up with — except that, well, they’re not...

Beastly and silly coloring fun? Yes, please.

by Eva Glettner | Toys + Playthings

Open ended coloring books are simply divine. They give children (and adults–I admit, I love to color!) just enough of a prompt to get things going. The finished pages from your kids are pure magic. In the case of My Beastly Book of Silly Things: 150 ways to...

A sweet new line for tots and tweens–hold the bling

by Melissa | Kid Style

When I go shopping for my nieces, I often find myself wishing I could just shrink my own wardrobe for them. There are so many brands out there that feel it’s necessary to splash sequins all over their duds or plaster them with silly little sayings. Thankfully,...

The best baby carrier for a new parent (who’s new to baby carriers)

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked by pregnant friends is what is the best baby carrier to get. Okay, so not everyone is going to want a hundred million carriers (as I have apparently needed over the years, ahem), but it’s still tricky for me to...

Pearls & Popcorn – Parisian kiddie style now available stateside

by Melissa | Kid Style

I often get stuck in a rut when it comes to buying clothes for my kids. I automatically order their jeans and sweaters from big name chains and then am continually disappointed about the fit or the fact that a hole appears after only a couple times on the playground....