Buy one, gift one, make someone’s day: kindness comes in travel size

by Stephanie Slate | Family Travel

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

by Kirsten | Kitchen + Dining

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

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Kid Style

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

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby

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

by Liz Gumbinner | Living

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

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

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!

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

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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by Cool Mom Team | Meta

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

by Eva Glettner | Baby

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...

Hey Girl, You should totally buy this Ryan Gosling tea towel

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

I make it no secret that I have a huge crush on the Canadian Ryans: Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling. But since I’m not 15 anymore, I’m pretty sure the glossy posters on my ceiling or calendars on my wall are out of the question. But a tea towel? Oh...