Because Grandma’s walls could use a little gifting: beautiful custom photo canvases

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

It’s no secret that the Cool Mom Picks team loves to find unique photo gifts for family, friends and teachers. While photo books are a great option for any price level, it’s actually affordable and easier than you think to create custom photo canvases too....

A comparison of our 11 favorite custom photo book services, for one of our all-time favorite gifts.

by Kate Etue | DIY

This is that time of year when I start thinking about putting together a photo book with all my pictures from the year, but I usually get hung up on wanting one that will actually last until my kids are adults, so they can enjoy them for years to come. There are so...

Tips for taking your baby to the zoo: A celebration of motherhood firsts

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of our year long series celebrating our favorite milestones and motherhood firsts on behalf of babyGap and their new Red Wellies Collection. Some of our fondest memories of our own children are taking them to the zoo for the very first time....

Making the first day of preschool a little easier. On the kids, if not you.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

As kids go back to school, some are ready to jump right in, make friends, and get busy with the water table, while others need a little more help separating from mom and dad. So I love this craft that could make that first day of preschool, daycare or kindergarten a...

How to get the most out of Origami

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

If you’re like us, then you’ve got tons of photos and videos on your smartphone that you end up texting and emailing to friends and family fairly frequently. Well, if you’re looking for a safe and more efficient way to keep your family updated on...

Tips for taking the first family photos with baby: A celebration of motherhood firsts

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. We hope you enjoy our tips! Great close-up of baby June Blair with her older sister, via Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom. We all remember that first big...

The best July 4 memories from top parent bloggers–and a great app to help you share your own.

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Our kids are easily the most photographed generation ever. While we have to settle for maybe a few old snapshots to help recall our summer holidays–like the ones our favorite parent bloggers are sharing below– our children will have so many photos to jar...

Summer vacation memories from top parent bloggers and a great way to share your own. Safely.

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

With school out and summer almost officially here, say hello to 4000 new smartphone photos and videos of our kids being adorable at Kindergarten graduation, on the beach, watching fireworks, and running through the sprinkler on the lawn. [Don’t miss an amazing...

A celebration of motherhood firsts: Tips for taking those first baby photos

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! These days, it’s not like you need a professional portrait photographer to make sure you’ve got those newborn baby...

The new, non-committal family tree.

by Stephanie Mayers | Art + Decor

Once your little one starts growing up and you realize just how temporary each stage is, the hammer and nail type of wall decor can seem a too permanent. So naturally we love the wonderfully easy changeable trend of wall decals.  Moms Carin and Maria...