Elizabeth, Author at Cool Mom Picks

Let’s just pretend spring is here, shall we?

I have one word for this time of year and it’s not nice. Stores are featuring spring clothes and outdoor toys, but outside my front door there are still the last vestiges of frozen snow, and I’m sure it’s not the last of it for the season.So, for...

Lift a leaf and learn about a tree

by Elizabeth | Toys + Playthings

I have a soft spot for good quality wooden toys. I like them so much I find myself decorating my daughter’s room with them, and these handmade, wood puzzles from Just Hatched are no exception. They’re much too pretty to keep in a drawer with a variety of...

Be still my beating heart… shoes with hearts.

by Elizabeth | Kid Fashion

My mom gets teary-eyed when talking about a pair of red Mary Jane shoes I had as a little girl and so I’ve always envisioned getting a similar pair for my daughter. And then I saw these red Mary Jane shoes with white hearts. Seriously. Can it get any cuter? See...

You can heart punch all over my page, any day.

by Elizabeth | DIY

We’re perpetual fans of Martha Stewart’s craft supplies and if you’re a DIY-er, it’s a good investment for Valentine’s Cards and crafts this month. Their new heart punch aptly called Heart Punch All Over the Page lets you achieve the...

I had to say I love you with an Etch-a-Sketch

by Elizabeth | Kid Fashion

I like giving my kids something cute for Valentine’s Day, but how many teddy bears with hearts can a child own? This Etch A Sketch t-shirt however, had me at I love you. The tee is perfect for Valentine’s Day and all year round–I’m such a...

Nickelodeon Squeezers: Partly we’re saying “yay!” Partly we’re saying “oy.”

by Elizabeth | Food + Recipes

Today, my daughter’s best friend Dora the Explorer gave her a delicious, healthy snack. Yup. I played that card. And I am not nearly ashamed as I probably should be, considering the snack was 100% apple sauce with no added sugar. Nickelodeon Squeezers from...

Baby proofing with a new kind of outlet cover

by Elizabeth | Baby, Random Coolness

I know all about baby proofing, considering my toddler is absolutely fascinated by electrical outlets. For some reason, the combination of the right height plus holes you can poke your fingers into equals a good time. Whee!Luckily, there’s a new outlet cover in...

The baby book that almost writes itself

by Elizabeth | Baby, Tech CMP-Style

My first daughter’s baby book is a masterpiece of elaborate details, funny stories and photos. But my second child’s baby book? Almost empty. Every time I open it, I’m overwhelmed by all those blank pages and I’m struck with such intense...

What could be uglier than an Uglydoll? An Uglypillow!

by Elizabeth | Art + Decor

I love the new Uglypillows from Uglydoll. Perhaps it brings out the motherly instinct in me? A face that only a mother could love? Oh, no. I hope this isn’t a throw back to my awkward years. Do you think the Uglypillows would be the last to be picked for...

The peas are touching my carrots!

by Elizabeth | School Gear

My daughter used to be the kid who would try anything. She liked broccoli. She ate eggs. She even liked horseradish. My husband and I would brag about it. Well, now she’s a typical, picky three-year-old and she has a few eating quirks. One of them is she...