by Christina Refford | Uncategorized
Though three kids doesn’t seem like such a big family anymore, whenever we travel I’m reminded that our party of five was never meant to be the norm for hotel rooms. We’ve had to squish cots into a standard room, spring for two adjoining rooms, or...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
The idea of a family beach vacation usually conjures up images of crowded beaches, a muddy ocean, and food I will wish I hadn’t eaten. Doesn’t really sound like a vacation to me. So when Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo invited Cool Mom Picks...
by Cool Mom Team | Family Travel
I’m heading out on our first European family vacation this summer (I know!) and, mom that I am, was already stressing out about the car seat situation. Just in time, I discovered the portable car booster seat Bubble Bum and have been doing the happy dance ever...
by Christina Refford | Family Travel, Toys + Playthings
Do you have any suggestions for fun, quiet and small toys for a looooong flight/travel day for a 2yo and a 4yo, both boys? Would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks! -Brave mama, Melissa. Crayons and blank paper, activity books, and coloring books are...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta
This is a fabulous day to become a Cool Mom Picks subscriber. If not just for our exclusive discount codes, celebrity trends, and picks you won’t find on our site, there’s that dandy subscribers-only monthly giveaway like this one:One lucky CMP subscriber...
by Stephanie Slate | Baby
I do believe I have just discovered the umbrella stroller to end all umbrella strollers. All hail the Cybex Onyx. First, let me say, the Cybex Onyx is a high-end umbrella stroller. Which means it’s not a $25, throw-in-the-trunk, department store special, nor...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta
We’d be happier than a bunch of Junebugs on a blackberry bush if you subscribe to Cool Mom Picks before June 1. Like all our subscribers, you’ll get free (free!) access to the hottest trends, coolest deals, sunniest discounts, and biggest lifesavers we can...
by Lexi Petronis | Books for Kids, Family Travel
My 4-year-old-any-second-now daughter is at the age where she’s learned there’s more to the world than just home, store, and school. She’s asking about the places she can visit after a plane ride or two, and while most of them involve the beach...