Ooh la la! These ballet flats from Paris are my girls’ jam
My girls are ready to put away their furry boots and welcome in spring with prettier shoes in bright, sunshine-y colors. And I’ve found the cutest little fashion statements in Faux Pas Paris’ Opera ballet flats — new to the U.S. just in time for...
Modern floral Easter dresses for girls: 8 picks our girls love as much as we do
Easter is coming, and for my daughter, that means Easter dresses. She can’t wait to pick out a new dress that she’ll feel beautiful — and comfortable — in. For her, that means a more modern Easter dress, without smocking or seersucker or itchy...
The political baby onesie that hopefully every party can agree on.
I know I’m not alone in wanting to hurl my laptop out the window many times during what’s probably been the most contentious election cycle of my lifetime. So I had to just stop, smile and breathe a little sigh of relief when I saw the new Let’s Be...
Adaptive clothing for special kids gets more stylish. Thanks, Tommy Hilfiger.
It’s hard enough to get the kids up and ready for school most days, but when your morning routine also includes a lengthy struggle with buttons and zippers, it’s extra frustrating. This week, some of my friends and their fashionable tots who happen to have...
Unicorns pooping rainbows: The perfect accessory.
Flipping through some of the new projects on Kickstarter, the one that grabbed me right away was this hysterical concept for a unicorn pooping rainbows plush doll and scarf. Because unicorns poop rainbows, of course. I mean, duh. What’s more, the plush...
Super fun, mismatched socks for kids that also teach a good lesson. (Yes, really.)
My kids come downstairs with mismatched socks all the time, but I learned to let it go long ago. Who needs to match, when wearing stripes and polka dots together is so much more fun? (Also, it makes putting away the laundry way, way easier.) Recently we found an...
Rockin’ Baby goes from slings to a cool kids’ line that gives back in a big way
Our editor Liz, who once touted herself as “sling-incompetent,” fell in love with Rockin’ Baby slings years ago both for their style and their charitable do-gooding that supports mothers in need. I count myself among their fans too. So we...
11 of the cutest Valentine’s Day gift ideas for babies and toddlers | Valentine’s Gift Guide 2016
It’s February, yay! And that means it’s time for our annual series filled with Valentines gift ideas of all kinds. Starting with those littlest loves in your life. So take a peek at all the cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas for babies and toddlers...
Snoots: Sneaker-boots for kids who want to stay comfy, and the parents who want them to stay warm.
When I first got wind of Snoots sneaker-boots (get it? Snoots?) from Stride Rite, I first thought I didn’t really need them. After all, I live down south and we don’t tend to think of daily walks to school in the snow as a kids’ wardrobe issue that...
Small Apparel: Cool little tees that give back in a big way
Supporting amazing artists and designers we find at cool, yet undiscovered indie shops we find is so important to us — in fact, it’s why Kristen and Liz started Cool Mom Picks in the first place. So when we find a shop like Small Apparel, we can’t...
Putting your heart where your head is
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, cold weather, and rebellion streaks, I spotted this adorable girls mohawk snowboard hat on Etsy, beautifully handmade at the Washington State shop, Tory Makes. It can be sized for punk rock babies through preschoolers, teens and...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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