Bottle Bright: the water bottle cleaner that does the work you’d rather not.

by Stephanie Slate | Uncategorized

We’ve all found that one dirty, stinky water bottle lost at the bottom of a kid’s backpack after a week of non-use, right? (At least I hope I’m not the only one.) Well, I’ve found Bottle Bright, an incredible solution from an incredible company...

Eat out to #86AIDS with Project (RED), the best reason we’ve had not to cook in ages.

by Kate Etue | Doing Good

We are big fans of Project (RED) here at Cool Mom Picks, so we’re really excited to eat out in June (zomg it’s June already) in support of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED). From June 1-10, restaurants, all those trendy food trucks, and bars around the country are...

Orange Is the New Black lockets, now coming to a neck near you.

by Julie | Fashion

I’m a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, and I’m also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket from KiraKira,...

Heart for Heart Dolls: Because African Girl Dolls, Mexican Girl Dolls and Laotian Girl Dolls are just as fun as the American ones.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

While I have finally come around to accept my daughter’s affinity for American Girl Dolls, suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection. I cannot say enough wonderful...

Honor International Women’s Day by sharing one simple story from ONE that makes a difference. Easy.

by Christina Refford | Doing Good

We celebrate the hard work and contributions of women every day here at Cool Mom Picks. For this year’s International Women’s Day today, we are standing with ONE to applaud the essential work of one group of women in Africa: farmers. You may not think of...

FashionABLE scarves’ new spring line warms us up in lots of ways

by Kate Etue | Fashion

We love FashionABLE (now Able) scarves. They’re gorgeous and well made–some of the most stylish scarves we’ve seen anywhere–and their human touch makes us even more devoted fans. In fact, see our editor Liz sporting the Genet Scarf along with...

Outstanding ideas for that last-minute charitable contribution for the year

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don’t forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff’s favorite charities that could use...

Gifts that give back: These ornaments could change the world. For real.

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Some of our favorite ornaments this year are more than just pretty baubles for your tree. They just might cure breast cancer, save an endangered species, or transform the life of women living in extreme poverty. Pretty impressive. The shiny green and red heart...

A socially conscious marketplace curated by TOMS. In fact, it’s called TOMS Marketplace.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion

Mamas, get ready to handle all your holiday shopping in one place. Our pals at TOMS have done the hard work for you, curating a delectable marketplace of jewelry, accessories, bags, apparel, home decor, tech, and more. This is the good stuff too. And with their usual...

The FashionABLE birthday sale: You get the gifts, and so do women halfway around the world.

by Stephanie Slate | Doing Good

Three years ago, a small company was founded that would forever change the lives of so many women and mothers in Ethiopia. You may already know how much we love FashionABLE, their beautiful handmade scarves and leather goods, and everything they’re doing to...