Organic kids clothes made for play, discovery, and adoration

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Scout Collection was the first company I ever encountered at a trade show that was totally committed to organic kids clothes and fair trade practices, but designed with styling that could hold its own in any chic urban boutique. This was about four years ago. To think...

A plant a day keeps… um… me entertained and educated?

by Delilah S. Dawson | Random Coolness

I don’t subscribe to many things online because I hate spam– but I do make exceptions. For Cool Mom Picks newsletters, for example. And now, for the free Plant of the Day email by Your Garden Show. See, I have a black thumb and a very green brain. But I...

These sweaters must have been very good in a previous life.

by Betsy | Toys + Playthings

Once upon a time these little critters were cozy woolen sweaters, but thanks to the imagination and ingenuity of Laura Ray, they have been reincarnated as Pogos. Made with upcycled wool and stuffed with sustainable bamboo fiber they are as eco-friendly as they are...

A tree grows in Brooklyn. And becomes eco-friendly kids’ furniture.

by Elizabeth | Uncategorized

Searching for just the right children’s furniture always seems a challenge. You don’t want anything too adult, or too baby-ish either. You want something as beautiful as the rest of your decor, and if you’re going to invest in quality...

This cup is made from plants. Yup, plants.

by Elizabeth | Baby

I have a huge sweet tooth. But, I don’t want to eat yogurt that’s impersonating a strawberry shortcake or alcoholic beverage. If I want shortcake, I’ll have shortcake! That’s one of the reasons I’m a big fan of Stonyfield Farm’s...

The final goodbye to plastic bags

by Mir | Living

I switched over to reusable grocery bags at the supermarket a long time before I managed to break the plastic produce bag habit, I confess. Because back then, the only “produce” options seemed to be bulky cotton bags that added weight (and therefore cost)....

Three “boos” for an eco-friendly Halloween

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

It seems as though the more kids I have, the more inclined I feel to get into the spirit of each upcoming holiday. But aside from a bunch of freshly picked pumpkins on our porch I’m still hard-pressed to spend money on a bunch of disposable Halloween...

Need a gift quick? Boombini Toys is just the right size.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

I can’t even walk into a sprawling, mega-selection toy store without breaking into a sweat. Oh sure, they may carry some of the brands I love, or even have an organic stuffed toy tucked into a corner, but I have to weed through so many things, I’m...

Fighting fire with Halloween cards

by Lexi Petronis | Doing Good

When an enormous fire roared across San Bruno, California, on September 9, it destroyed homes and uprooted hundreds of people. Scary–unbelievably scary. But it couldn’t have been more terrifying for anyone than the children and families whose lives were...

Cloth toilet paper? I dare you.

by Stephanie Slate | Living

Okay, I’m going to lay all my cards on the table here. When Liz asked me if I wanted to review Eco Potty Wipes from Cushytoosh, I thought she meant an environmentally friendly version of those mass-produced pop-up flushable wipes for toddlers. [Ed note: So did...