Buy one, gift one, make someone’s day: kindness comes in travel size
We adore this new trend of “buy one, donate one” products, in the model of TOMS Shoes. And now there’s one more, from a mom of two who took a personal tragedy and turned it into a truly inspiring company. After the near-drowning of her three-year-old...
Obsessed with tea towels? Oh, you will be
So I’ve been told I have a tea towel addiction. I prefer to think of it as a healthy obsession. Tea towels, after all, are awesome. They’re there for you whether you’re drying dishes, produce, or your hands. They can also be used in a pinch as aprons...
We’ve got the buzz on a sweet new line by Burt’s Bees
We’re used to slathering our babies in products from Burt’s Bees, but now you can dress your baby in them, too. Sweet![Don’t miss a great giveaway and discount code after the jump!] The new Burt’s Bees Baby line includes a complete layette...
Basq in the glow of beautiful pregnancy skin
My daughter turns six next week, and that means I’m feeling extra nostalgic–even about my stretch marks. Back then, I didn’t know the importance of keeping growing belly skin supple, and now I’m suffering for it. If only I could send a...
Orla Kiely + method = Cool Mom Picks dream collaboration
We’re already huge fans of method. And we’re huge fans of designer Orla Kiely. Put them together and suddenly I’m the most excited I’ve been to wash up since the old days of Mr. Bubble. The limited edition Orla Kieley for method hand wash...
3 affordable hostess gifts that make a sweet impression long after you’re gone
With summer coming to a close (noooo!) a lot of us are planning last minute weekends and cramming in final visits to see friends and take advantage of those lake house invitations. On Pinterest, we have an entire board featuring wonderful, varied hostess gift ideas....
There’s a whale in the tub!
Having just returned from a week at SeaWorld–during which we were splashed by sea critters no fewer than five times–I can attest to the fact that, to kids, whales rule. This whale may not be doing twists and turns in the air, but it might do something...
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We’re showering even more our subscribers with love this month with our monthly subscribers-only giveaway–in the form of six prize packs from one our very favorite companies, Serena + Lily!One grand prize winner will with a fabulous luxury bath collection...
Safer bathtime for babies thanks to the help of a blue elephant
Why does bathing our young in a tub have to be so darn hard? The bottom is slippery, so we’ve got to outfit it with a non stick mat. Then there is the problem with the water spout. It’s shiny (so kids gravitate towards it, obviously), and it’s also...
