by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
When buying a gift for those sweet toddlers in my life, I tend to steer clear of “white” anything. Let’s face it, they aren’t the cleanest creatures on the planet.But HABA is one step ahead of me with their new line of snow-white lambs that...
by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style
We must say, Thanksgiving is easily one of our favorite holidays. (Especially if we’re not the ones making the turkey, ha.) We hope that today you’re surrounded with lots of family, lots of joy, and lots of really fantastic pecan pie. Then, make sure to...
by Stephanie Slate | Baby, Kid Style
So you’ve got a little girl who likes pink? Shockingly, I have one, as well. She loves purple, too, of course. And I admit freely that there are times I wish she’d wear any other color. But if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em –on your...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media
What’s your beat? asked someone recently when I told them I write for Cool Mom Picks. Confused momentarily by the lingo, I recovered and replied, kids music. And, what a great beat it is, especially in 2010, when the music put out by kids’...
by Lexi Petronis | Kid Style
If you’re a mama (which you probably are) who dresses her children in clothes (which you probably do), and you read Cool Mom Picks (which you do!) you know there is a plethora of cute kids’ clothing from which to choose. There are days my preschooler...
by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Party Ideas
I made a huge withdrawal from the Crafty Mom Bank on Halloween, when I decided to make a Big Bird costume for my daughter by hand. Turns out even a mini bird requires a lot of faux feathers. So I’ve been ever-so-slightly grinchlike when mustering up creative...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings
Whether your kid likes bouncing, aliens, or just anything that looks like Muno off Yo Gabba Gabba, you’ve got to check this toy out.[don’t miss a great offer after the jump!] The new Dippy Dop Space Hopper will keep your entire family entertained, if yours...
by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings
Watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a holiday tradition around here and I can only imagine how well this greener version of the grouchy Grinch himself would go over peeking out of my kid’s stocking. Now I realize that technically speaking, Dr....
by Delilah S. Dawson | Kid Style
Do you ever fall in love with an picture on Etsy before you even know what the item is? Beautiful styling and luscious photo-editing once lured me to click on a $75 photograph of a bagel. That’s right– a picture of a bagel.This time, with Lottie Da Baby?...