Rawkin’ Before They’re Tawkin’

Rawkin’ Before They’re Tawkin’

by | Baby, Kid Style

There’s no shortage of kids clothing with attitude if you know where to look. As in, get out of the malls and hit the web (with Cool Mom Picks being your first stop, of course). The 100% cotton outlaw pants from the Ramones-fans-turned-parents behind Babies Rawk...
The Wonderful, Terrible Twos

The Wonderful, Terrible Twos

by | Entertainment + Media

Those of us who have ever dated a musician (ahem) can agree that deep down, they are all children. Which is why it’s perfectly logical that the faces of a hip act like, say, The New Amsterdams, also are the minds and mouths behind a fantastic new kids’...
More Mommies To Love

More Mommies To Love

by | Kid Style

In a world where Heather has two mommies, as do her friends Olivia, Aiden and Sam, we think it’s high time the old standby "I love my mommy" onesie took on a 21st century twist. The I love my moms shirt from the always wonderful Wry Baby comes in sizes...
Fighting the Winter Blahs With Baubles

Fighting the Winter Blahs With Baubles

by | Kids

While Spring is still a good several blizzards off, at least its start will happen in this calendar year. Which means that already my head is onto woven bags, lightweight trenches, and updates to the wardrobe that don’t include black, brown or grey. So I’m...
My Kind of D.I.Y.

My Kind of D.I.Y.

by | Kids

While I’m a fairly crafty person, there are a few things I would never attempt. Like items I might actually wear out of the house. Then again, considering how picky I can be about my accessories, I admit that the thought has crossed my mind. Thanks toAnnie...
Son-of-a-Kind

Son-of-a-Kind

by | Kid Style

Since my kids (as we all feel) are like no others, it’s nice to stock their wardrobe with clothes that are the same way – like the one-of-a-kind shirts from Havins Originals. Inspired by good old rock and roll and a love for vintage design,...
A Poncho for North of the Border

A Poncho for North of the Border

by | Baby, Kid Style

One of the few trends I’m happy is sticking around is the poncho. It’s just easier to wrangle my squirmy little girl into her mild-weather outerwear when there are no sleeves to deal with. And frankly, she looks cute it it. (Not that she wouldn’t...
Princesses Climb Monkeybars Too

Princesses Climb Monkeybars Too

by | Kid Style

Unless it’s time for soccer practice, my daughter won’t get near a pair of sneakers. With her active day at preschool in mind, I try to persuade her to try on funky hi-tops or sporty slip-ons, but she always gravitates toward the sparkly, princessy shoes....
The Rockin’ Ballerina

The Rockin’ Ballerina

by | Kid Style

After spending part of the holidays with my girlie-girl nieces, I was trying to come to terms with the inevitable fact that very soon, my own toddler daughter will be asking for princess this and ballerina that.When that day comes, I’m steering her towards the...
One Outfit You Won’t Return To Sender

One Outfit You Won’t Return To Sender

by | Baby, Kid Style

I like to dress my son in clothes that are stylish and contemporary, but I have a soft spot for anything kind of campy or retro. And what says campy and retro better than early seventies Elvis of the rhinestone-studded jumpsuits and white platform boots? When I...
Take That, Shiloh You Poser

Take That, Shiloh You Poser

by | Kid Style

It’s difficult enough that I get mobbed every time I walk down the street these days–Oh my God, you’re Liz from Cool Mom Picks! Oh my God!–but when my daughter’s with me, it really presents a challenge. Fortunately I’ve found the...