The state of education in the US has been top of mind ever since having children, as I'm sure it is for so many of us parents. And now there's a really important documentary I sincerely hope you'll take a look at if you care about oh, th…
We love to bring you great picks with a great story, and this one hits home on a lot of levels . Here's how one little girl is making the world a better place through clothes designed by kids, for kids. Bethany Sawyer was only five when …
Wayyyy back in 2006 when I first discovered the non-profit Children's Environmental Health Coalition blog, now better known as Healthy Child, Healthy World, well as a brand new mom it was like the sky opening, the clouds parting and rain…
I'm not usually someone who posts inspirational messages or quotes on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for that matter, let alone on the walls of my home; but when I saw this lovely print, I decided to make an exception. Especially becaus…
We can't think of a better way to bid farewell to the year than by highlighting our editors' and contributors' favorite charities and non-profits, just in time for a final contribution--and tax deduction--for 2012. Do any of your favorit…
I just got wind of the most beautiful idea - a group putting together a mountain of handmade snowflakes from children everywhere, to help decorate the new halls of the brand new school where the Sandy Hook elementary students will be ret…
We love end-of-year charitable donations (or any time of year) to deserving organizations, and we've always been fans of Heifer International. Especially now that they've made it even easier to help a family take care of itself through y…
One goal that my husband and I have set for our family this holiday season is to give back as much as we possibly can . I think we're all feeling it a bit this year. That's why I love products like these holiday gift tags, which look gre…
As wonderful as it is to unwrap gifts during the holidays, it's even more wonderful to give gifts that can't be wrapped in the first place. Especially this one--because it will also be appreciated for a lifetime. Cool Mom Picks has alway…
It feels like the world is in a very give-back kind of mood this year, doesn't it? And while we have quite a few gifts that give back on our holiday gift guide , there's something particularly special about ornaments that support a great…
In honor of World AIDS Day today, there's a lot you can do. It can be as simple as signing a petition to keep funding for AIDS treatment and prevention going to save the lives of moms and babies. It can be talking to your kids about AIDS…
We bet you know a pint-sized superhero or two. You might even have one battling baddies in your living room at this very moment. So maybe it's time for some new superhero threads for your fave good guys (and good girls). One of our favor…
While Cool Mom Picks is known for finding the coolest stuff out there for our readers to buy , we've also got a big soft spot for causes and charities , and generally just making the world a better place. (Bonus points if it also involve…
As some of you know, I recently spent a week in Ethiopia with the amazing organization ONE, specifically to see the tangible good that foreign aid is doing for mothers and families around the globe . The amazing thing about ONE is that t…
I love children's books with messages that support our values, but a lot of those books seem to put the messages ahead of the storytelling. In other words, I'd like to own more books that are as engaging as Eloise but maybe aren't how-to…
Today we are feeling so thankful to be home, safe, and with family, taking it all for granted that we can make fun of our aunt's terrible stuffing and bitch about the football game that just happens to be "very important," right when the…
I couldn't help but giggle out loud when I caught wind of these awesome trucker hats. Available at Barnabas Clothing in four colors, the COOLio trucker hat is kind of more coolio than sticking Pabst Blue Ribbon up there which, you know..…
As a daughter of a veteran and a military spouse, Veterans Day isn't just another Monday off from school. It's when we take a moment to honor our own family members and others who have sacrificed so much for our safety and freedom. If yo…
We know how busy you mamas are these days, do we ever, but we really hope you'll take a break from playing super woman today and vote! Whichever button you decide to push (or hole you decide to punch), please take a moment today and hit …
Recently we told you about the Inspiring Mom Awards, sponsored by Tea Collection, and now I'm so thrilled to let you know that after much (much!) deliberation it's been narrowed down from 100 nominees to 9 finalists in 3 categories. And …
Like many of you, we've been overwhelmed by the photos and stories of Hurricane Sandy. Some of us have even lived through it (but we're all safe, thank goodness!) so have been grateful that so many of you have asked how to help those in …
My kids are getting to an age when they're understanding that there are big differences between the way we live and how families around the world live.It's pretty tough these days, though, for a kid to feel like they can make any kind of…
No matter how hard we try, there will be times when our kids will be scared or sad and we won't be right there with hugs. From overnight trips to hospital stays, we found a great, snuggly friend to help keep a kid's heart warm when they …
Every square mile of our oceans has an average of 46,000 pieces of plastic swirling around there. It's killing nearly one million sea birds a year that swallow it, and another 100,000 turtles, dolphins, whales and sharks. I don't know ho…