More printable coupons full of little surprises that prove free can be fun

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

Yesterday we shared a fun page of free printable coupons for fun little family surprises that won’t break the bank (or even require a bank at all). And as promised, we’re excited to offer another free page of awesome printable coupons we designed on behalf...

The Bear’s Song: A new bedtime book for kids that I don’t mind reading over and over.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I have a few non-negotiable criteria when I’m looking for a new bedtime book to read with my kids and The Bear’s Song by Benjamin Chaud exceeds my expectations on all counts. This book is my kids’ and my own current favorite bedtime story. The art is...

Free printable coupons for little family surprises that bring big smiles.

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

We are always looking for cool printable coupons to share with our readers. When they’re nicely done, they can make such great gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations. But the truth is, we’re picky! (As you know.) So we thought, hey, why not...

Tree + Me

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

We missed the boat on a big fancy modern swing set for my kids–maybe because we live in the city and don’t have a yard? Yeah, that could have a little to do with it. But their Grandma and Papa put up a handmade swing for them which made me realize that...

Cool unicorn clothes for girls who are obsessed with uh….unicorns

by Melissa | Kid Style

I remember keeping a certain unicorn tee in heavy rotation when I was about nine, so girls’ obsession for unicorns is hardly new. If you know what I’m talking about, I’ve tracked down some cool unicorn clothes for girls out there to satisfy any girl...

An easy way to find cool, contemporary art for kids

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

None of us at Cool Mom Picks has an original Picasso in our living rooms as far as I know, but we do believe in finding cool art for kids that engage, inspire, and yes, decorate. LittleCollector has long been a favorite online spot of ours for their carefully curated...

The new G-Bike balance bike: For kids who can’t wait for their own wheels

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We love balance bikes here at Cool Mom Picks because they do such a great job of teaching young kids how to get around safely on two wheels. I was sold on them after learning the hard way how challenging it is to wean a fearful child off of training wheels (oy, my...

This watercolor artist made sophisticated superhero art. Our hero!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a really lovely watercolor of your favorite superhero, and it’s ready to frame! As much as we love covering cool artwork for kids, we’re excited to have found a collection of sophisticated superhero art...

Cool custom family dolls, because everyone needs a mini-me. Or a mini-us.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

We have a thing for personalized dolls at Cool Mom Picks, but I am legitimately swooning over these sophisticated (but still adorable) custom family dolls, handmade by Liliana Tijeras of Citizens Collectible on Etsy. They may be made in Spain, but the couple with the...

Awesome action figures for girls that are actually for girls.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I have always said that I’m not anti-princess, just pro-choice. When it comes to my daughters’ toys, I’ve always wanted them to have a variety, which is why we don’t limit ourselves to “girls’ aisles”  in toy stores. And now...