How the Grinch Monopolized my Blu-ray Player

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media

When I found out that How the Grinch Stole Christmas, one of my all time faaaaavorite Christmas movies was out on Blu-ray I couldn’t wait to see it in glorious high def. Especially now that we’re officially into Christmas season.As it turns out, the...

Cool Mom Picks loves CBS 4 Denver

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

Thanks so much to CBS 4 in Denver for the lovely coverage of our Holiday Gift Guide and their focus on our support of mom-run businesses and more affordable options for parents this year. Click over (while you can!) to see CMP VIP and Denver resident Julie Marsh, plus...

Ceramic Christmas ornaments and other bits of loveliness

by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor

We fell in love with Paloma’s Nest last year when we first featured this Austin artist’s ceramic Christmas ornaments in our holiday gift guide. (Speaking of which – our 2009 guide should be out next week. Whoo!) We were so blown away by this Austin...

Fresh flower delivery for those who actually want their flowers delivered fresh

by Betsy | Uncategorized

I send flowers several times a year and I’ve found florist shops and online flower delivery services to be very hit or miss in terms of the quality and freshness. When most of the “fresh” flowers you order are shipped in from abroad, how fresh can...

Eco Christmas stockings – Surely Santa would approve

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

In our family, Christmas stockings have always been a really important aspect of our family tradition. Even on years we skip the tree for whatever reason, those stockings just make the house feel festive and fun. So I really love seeking out terrific Christmas...

Hanky Panky opens and Naughty Santa is delighted

by Christina Refford | Fashion

For years I was mystified by the thong, an article of clothing that felt more “medieval torture device” than comfy undergarment. But, after hearing about Hanky Panky’s thongs, I gave them a try and have been a convert to their comfortable yet...

Eco play dough – is it worth the dough?

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

We’ve all got play dough connoisseurs for children at Cool Mom Picks, so I know that a few of the organic versions I’ve had a chance to try out recently have some tough standards to live up to. Past pick Eco-Dough so far is the benchmark, with great...

Paper dolls that will blow you away, not the other way around

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I’ve become a strong advocate of paper dolls since realizing that my girls can spend hours entertaining themselves with them. The only issue? That whole paper thing. Let’s just say freak decapitations are are not an uncommon occurrence. So when I saw the...

Make your own holiday ornaments – so awesome

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

If you’re looking to knock off a half-dozen of teacher gifts or cousin gifts or classmate gifts in one fell swoop, I love the idea of the holiday ornament kit from CMP fave, Thomas Claire. This wonderful mom-run company will hook you up with a dozen unfinished...

Cool Gifts for the Holidays? Look no further than our Holiday Gift Guide!

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Steer clear of the fruitcake and stinky pine candles, mamas! If it’s cool holiday gifts you’re looking for, then we’ve got you covered with our brand spankin’ new 2009 Holiday Gift Guide.We’ve scoured the web to help you solve every...