Love letters to your baby. Future you will thank you.

by Kate Etue | Baby

If we ask my four-year-old to help out with something, he’s taken to tipping an imaginary hat and saying, “Happy to sublige.” As in, happy to oblige. How Downton Abbey of him. He’s always cracked us up, but when I try to think of specific...

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...

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...

Leather wrap bracelets with a big heart to help little hearts

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

I’ve been deeply committed to supporting FashionABLE since visiting them in Ethiopia on a humanitarian trip with ONE nearly two years ago. These guys get it right, producing gorgeous handmade scarves and accessories that are not only incredibly wearable, but...

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...

Say it with clay: 7 gorgeous handmade gifts for mom from easy to wow

by Christina Refford | DIY

My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are homemade gifts they make with their own two hands, whether it is a sweet card, a homemade breakfast, or an item they crafted especially for me. And it’s especially wonderful if that item is as gorgeous as...

My new favorite product? Caffeinated chocolate. Caffeinated chocolate, people!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

The only downside to my newfound coffee geekery is that some mornings I just don’t have time to grind, brew, and enjoy the amazing cup of coffee that I need so badly to function. Quick, crappy coffee just won’t do anymore. But the substitute I’ve...

Pretty, handmade jewelry for mom at prices that leave room for flowers too.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

There’s nothing like jewelry hand crafted by an artist who’s passionate about her art, but the prices can often be really—well, splurgey. So in time for Mother’s Day,  I’m so happy to find Freshie and Zero handmade jewelry that’s perfect...

Born Free Africa: Designer Mother’s Day shopping for a very important cause.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

As you can tell, we’re gearing up for Mother’s Day around here (our gift guide will be up soon, promise!) and just in time, we got wind of this exclusive collaboration between Shopbop and the fashion elite to support a brilliant cause.  Born Free has a...

The ultimate funny mom mug. Because it’s true.

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

While we tend to giggle at the cliché of “World’s Greatest Mom” mugs around here, the truth is, anything our kids get us (or make us) at all is appreciated. Mother’s Day in particular is one time of year that sappy and sentimental is on the...