PS, I Made This: Easy DIY tutorials for makers with a heart

by Kate Etue | DIY

When I was a kid, my mom put me in sewing camp for a week one summer. My style has since progressed from the neon purple and pink poufy overalls I made then, but I still craft — and I still need some inspiration from time to time. For a fashion-forward take on...

12 favorite sloth picks to kick off Sloth Week. Yes, that’s a thing now.

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

They aren’t as sly as a fox, as wise as an owl, or as puffy as a hedgehog, but the unassuming sloth is poised to be the next big thing for kids, as Liz and I noticed as we toured Toy Fair earlier this year. These slow-moving, surprisingly adorable creatures even...

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...

Beautiful Native American jewelry that does beautiful things for the artists too

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

They alway say its not what you know, it’s who you know. I say most often it’s both, and this is true for some talented Native American women in New Mexico whose jewelry making craftsmanship is celebrated and shared by a group of super supporters at Etkie....

Gorgeous graduation gifts that give back, which might just be the very best kind.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Raven + lily has been one of my favorite go-to gift sources ever since we first featured them a long time ago here on Cool Mom Picks and discovered their wonderful selection of gifts that give back. So it’s not surprise they’ve got a lovely selection of...

Cool Mom Picks opens an indie shop and we couldn’t be more thrilled

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Update: Regretfully, the great.ly shop is no longer in operation. We hope you’ll find other cool stuff you love throughout our site. We are so pleased to announce the launch of the Cool Mom Picks Boutique at the wonderful new website Great.ly. This makes us so...

What one remarkable family is doing to support adoption

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

We are lucky to have Kate Etue, one of the most incredible writers and all-around loving, wonderful people on our staff. And when she showed me what she was doing to help support the 147 million orphans around the world, and her own pending adoption, let’s say I...

Mother’s Day gifts that give back, because they save lives.

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

We’re getting down to the wire on Mother’s Day gifts, and if you’re looking for last minute inspiration, we always love gifts that give back. When you buy a beautiful, artisan gift from Given Goods this Mother’s Day, like the gorgeous Shaya...

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...

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...