Stylish clothes for kids, no shopping required

by Lexi Petronis | Baby, Kid Style

We’re happy to introduce you to our new sponsor, Wittlebee. We think you’ll like them!The hard thing about buying nice kids’ clothes is facing the inevitable: the clothes will be outgrown. Quickly. What that means is yet another trip to the store,...

Shoes of Prey – Shoegasm, defined

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

Four words: design your own shoes.No, really. Choose the shape, the toe, the leather, the cloth, the bow. Everything. Just don’t blame us if you get addicted. Shoes of Prey is possibly the most magical shopping site I’ve visited in a while– because I...

The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store – where else are you going to find Kryptonite at 2 AM on a Sunday?

by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings

If you have got super hero fan at home, and we are talking a comic-con diehard, we have found the place to make all of their comic book dreams come true. Welcome to The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Sure, we have featured capes and costumes here before,...

Marni for H&M – the ultimate cheap chic collaboration

by Melissa | Fashion

At the very top of my bucket list of designers I hope to have hanging in my closet one day is Marni. I’ve always loved the Italian design house’s eclectic mix of prints and modern offbeat silhouettes. Now, thanks to a collaboration with fast fashion chain...

Adorable, eco-friendly baby clothes and gifts, 50%-80% off until they’re gone (sniffle)

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

It’s bittersweet when we see a mom-owned boutique that we love, close up shop. What Every Baby Needs, say it ain’t so! But if there’s an upside, it’s the amazing discounts. You can now score 50% off everything on the site and up to 80% off sale...

Shop local, for Small Business Saturday is back. Hooray!

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Last year we were overjoyed to learn that Small Business Saturday is now “a thing.” Not that it hasn’t been a thing around Cool Mom Picks for the last five years or so. And not just on Saturdays either. Even so, it’s a great excuse to get out...

Sidepon–Discount codes that save you a lot of money. And all that valuable time.

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

We tell our readers time and again, do nooooot make an online purchase without first searching for discount codes. Especially at the big online retailers. There’s nothing more frustrating than hitting that “purchase” button to find out you could have...

Neighborhood Toy Store Day – go forth and buy toys!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Before the 24-hour carols, the jammed parking lots, and those news stories about people fighting over the latest Elmo toy, there is Neighborhood Toy Store Day today, November 12. This is one that hits near and dear to our indie-loving hearts, as a great opportunity to...

Shop. Get deals. Give back. Why we love Pure Citizen.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized

Oh, honey. You know we love our flash deal sites. Gilt for designer duds? Check! Fab for home goods? Totally! Little Rue for kids? Please! Ideeli for splurges? You get the picture. And it goes on. But this one has a unique twist that makes our hearts feel as light as...

You recycle, you upcycle…and now you can Hipcycle

by Lexi Petronis | Uncategorized

There is nothing that gets my inner MacGyver going more than upcycling. The creativity it takes to see something useful in a random everyday object–love it, not to mention the fact it can be an earth-friendlier way to shop. It totally explains my current bag of...