by Stephanie Slate | Cool Tech
My mom is one of those people who is always coming up with one great invention after the next. But she never really moves beyond the idea phase. We know a lot of our readers are brilliant inventors and entrepreneurs too, which is why I was so excited to share...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
In case you might have missed them, here are some of our favorite Cool Mom Tech picks from the last week.1. Picnik who? When it comes to free photo editing, we’re all about PicMonkey now.2. Accio Harry Potter on our e-readers! It’s like magic!3. Which hot,...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Okay, so clearly at Cool Mom Picks we’re all 14 year-old boys at heart because we love April Fool’s, and we always love calling out some of the greatest April Fool’s jokes spreading across the web every year. Here, a few favorites of 2012 so far: *a...
by Christina Refford | Art + Decor
As soon as I finished goo-goo-gaa-ing at my babes, I found myself transitioning into the “Things I Can’t Believe I’m Saying” phase, like Don’t color the cat! and Peas stay out of the nose! Which is one reason I love these art posters that...
by Cool Mom Team | Books for Adults
We’re so thankful to have such amazing, talented mom writers here at Cool Mom Picks, so it’s no surprise to us that our own Associate Editor Delilah Dawson has her first book coming out today. Whoo! Wicked as They Come is the first in a three-part...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living
Spring just makes me want to get out. Also redecorate. Which is hard to do if I’m always out. But now there’s this lovely bit of art that kind of bridges both needs for me. This “Off to See the World” embroidery hoop art from the UK’s...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Ah, Spring. When our thoughts turn lightly to disinfecting the keyboard and running away from zombies. Yours will too, once you check out these top picks from the last week.1. Kids and parents of all ages will love this amazing atlas iPad app that makes us want to...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
With so many kids having rediscovered Muppet Mania with the release of the new Muppet Movie this past year, it’s not surprising that everyone’s favorite Henson creations are making a big pop culture comeback. Our latest discovery–Michalel...
by Cool Mom Team | Kitchen + Dining
As my kids get older we are (gasp) transitioning away from the non-breakable plastic wear and gingerly setting down proper plates and drinkware at their table settings. They still have their personalized placemats so it’s not like I’m turning them into...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
As much as I love seeing my camera savvy friends’ own photos on their walls, I think this cool print from Project Type might just be the next best thing for that favorite shutterbug in your life. The colorful Oh Snap retro camera print features a set of six cool...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Technology is all about learning, growing, and now, going to camp at the Apple Store. Here are some of our favorite picks you might have missed from the last week.1. With these ten smart tips for photographing your kids, you’re sure to get the perfect Easter pic...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery
In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster–an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs.When we’re done...