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Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic

Last week, Elle magazine reported that the hottest accessory new stealing the show at NY Fashion week was barrettes…for adults. And despite some of the totally bizarre fashion trends we’ve seen lately, this is one we can totally get behind. Because, anyone...

Why this mannequin head is a seriously cool birthday gift for a tween girl

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Toys + Playthings

When my daughter came home from camp this summer, all she wanted to do was braid everyone’s hair. Except… none of us really have long enough hair to braid. That’s when I decided to search Amazon for a hair mannequin head so she could braid whenever...

5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics, Tips + Tricks

After spending a lifetime as the girl with the frizzy hair, bless the 21st century and its awesome hair products and techniques. Whether I’m looking for a chic holiday look with bouncy curls or waves, or a sleek blowout for everyday, I am grateful to the experts...

The hottest little gift that helps prevent the latest fashion faux pas

by Lexi Petronis | Fashion

I’m the person who wore scrunchies around her wrist in the ’80s and early ’90s, and, as a mom in the 21st century, does the same with boring black ponytail holders. (Hey, hair-mergencies are real and preparation is key.) So it’s safe to say...

What’s in your bag? 16 items I never leave home without.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Over the years, I’ve carried many bags, and collected a whole lot of things in them. Helicopter toy? Check! Hand sanitizer? Always. 40 broken crayons? Got ’em. Ah, parenting. But, save the rare date nights when I’m carrying a small clutch, there are...

Hot trend: 15 hipster cat accessories and school supplies

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Aren’t cats the original hipsters? They sleep late, live on their own terms, and only pretend that you don’t care what you think about them. But unlike real cats (and some real hipsters), they’re a lot lower maintenance when they come into your home...

#Hairgoals: 10 cool hair braiding tutorials for girls with all kinds of hair.

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion

My daughter’s new obsession: hair braiding videos. She’s all over YouTube, checking out the coolest braid styles she can do herself, do to her friends, do to me, do to her great-grandmother…basically anyone too nice or too tired to say no. Truth is,...

Coloring your child’s hair at home: Tips to make it hella easy.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Tips + Tricks

I was so proud of myself, the first time my daughter wanted to color her hair at home and asked for a pink stripe in her hair. I did all the research (what’s easiest, safest, least messy ) and finally settled on dyeing it with…Kool-Aid. Good gravy, what a...

Freshly Picked Marketplace: The new indie marketplace you need to bookmark for your holiday shopping

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

When Kristen and Liz started Cool Mom Picks, their desire was to highlight cool, indie shops that make innovative products with fresh ideas for kids and families. A decade later, that’s still our driving passion, and the chic handmade baby moccasins at Freshly...

13 cool art projects for those summer seashells

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY

If you’re feeling a bit #clambitious about that bucket of shells you and your kids collected on your beach vacation, we’ve got good news for you. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite art projects for those summer seashells, good for kids of...