Sweet Tea

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

I’m always intrigued by Asian art traditions, not only because my mother is Chinese, but because, let’s face it — the stuff is absolutely gorgeous. And this hand-dyed baby kimono from Itty Bitty Lady Bug is no exception. Using Kusakizome, the...

Bags For the Price of the Lipstick Inside

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

I can rationalize almost any purse purchase, even though the price tag might be a bit (okay, way) higher than I should be spending on a bag. But the bags from Cara’s Creations? Absolutely no rationalization needed. Not a drop. Not a spec.Each of the...

Dolls Made in Not China

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

As I sit here, gazing at my four month-old as she sucks the end of a silver rattle, I know I’m doing the right thing in limiting the mass-produced plastic garbage that enters our house. And enters her hands. And thus, enters her mouth. My latest focus: Dolls....

Psst…Pass It On

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

While there’s no shortage of layettes out there for sale, I’m always on the lookout for items that are worthy of being handed down through the generations. When this year’s mass-produced designs look just like last year’s mass-produced designs,...

The Bird is on the Wing. And the Ceiling.

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

Considering a mobile is essentially the centerpiece of your nursery, parents might consider putting as much thought into it as the bedding. But alas, most people just settle for the lame mass-produced mobiles that the big baby stores merchandise along with the cribs....

Motherhood is a Beautiful Thing (After That Whole Labor Ordeal)

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

I was never a fan of sentimental jewelry but now, look what you’ve done to me, motherhood! Suddenly anything that reminds me of my kids has entered the consideration set. So thank you thank you thank you to the Erin Lockwood and Jill Redman, the designers at...

For the Princess Whose Poop Don’t Stink

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

There is certainly more frivolous girlie-girl, princessy, pink, ridiculous kidswear out there than you know. And actually, you don’t want to know: Marabou trimmed baby onesies, blinged out baby shoe soles (soles!), and headbands with flowers four times the size...

As Close to a Martin Guitar As You’re Going to Get, Kid

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I feel the need to put a kibosh on daddy the guitar player’s new tactic for bonding with our daughter–the hugely expensive toddler guitar purchase. Not to interfere with the the father/daughter love fest, but couldn’t we make sure she’s at...

Crochet Isn’t Just for Sweaters

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

After surviving yet another summer, I’m more than ready for that glorious Fall sweater weather. The only problem is that I live in the South, and that crisp air probably won’t be hitting my face until late November (if I’m lucky). But thanks to...

Ironic Tees: Now With More Irony

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

There are no shortage of ironic materni-tees, a few of which we’ve highlighted here on Cool Mom Picks. But for every funny tee I come across, I always think of my own saying that Iknow can be a winner. So the next time I have a stroke of brilliance, I’m...

A Dress You Take Out for a Spin

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

It’s a rare girl who can resist a bit of twirl. If you haven’t spun around in a billowy dress until you were so dizzy you staggered and fell down on the lawn, well, you haven’t lived. The Twirly Girl Shop is appropriately named considering...

Whoooooo Has The Coolest Shirt?

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

Longtime readers may notice that we never feature $80 toddler jeans on Cool Mom Picks. Why? First of all, they’re stupid. But also, we’ve found you can get just as much coolness cred with a pair of $12 toddler jeans, if you pair it with something unique...