How would you describe yourself with just four 4 things?
I love receiving personalized gifts, because they show that a friend has put a little more thought into gift-giving than, “Hey, it’s on sale!” So when I saw these fun personalized 4 Things tote bags at The Shop Forward, I went ahead and passed it...
We believe in unicorn purses! The ultimate collection of 35 outrageous options
Magical things like carrying a unicorn purse make life a little easier. So in my Great Internet Unicorn Purse Hunt of 2017, I scouted the far corners of the web to unearth the most amazing unicorn purses I could find in all price ranges. (Can you tell I’m a...
This bag is not a toy. Or…wait. It is.
I’m always open to finding new ways for my family to make eco-conscious choices with our daily habits. But, truthfully, if they’re too complicated we don’t follow through. That said, an easy switch I’ve made recently is to keep a couple of Dert...
6 literary totes to help you with your book nerd cred.
As a new mom to a 4-month-old boy, I look at my rare lounge chair time to lie back and crack a novel a rare indulgence — and necessary sanity-saver. Happily, I’ve found some of the very coolest literary tote bags for all the readers and avowed book nerds...
We’re fawning over these 9 adorable woodland creature bags for tweens.
Guiding a tween through fashion choices can get pretty squirrely. They want to seem grown up, but they also adore cuteness. It’s a bear of a problem for even the most chipper of moms. That’s why we’ve rounded up a staggering selection of adorable...
Finally, a stylish breast pump tote. Thanks, Petunia Pickle Bottom.
Ahh, the breast pump. Not the most glamorous part of new motherhood. But for many of us, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re just pumping and freezing so your partner can take the midnight feedings or you’re headed back to work but don’t want to...
The handiest travel bag for parents? Found it.
I’m not even sure when I got the Baggu tote pack, but over the years (yes, it’s been that long), it has been a huge travel lifesaver for me, time and time again. And even better, it’s currently on super sale. This bag is an upgraded drawstring...
Our favorite gifts inspired by our favorite Children’s Book Week posters
I hate to admit it, but every once in a while I find myself fussing at my kids, “Put that book down and come on!” But, I have to say, I truly love when they’re nose-deep in a book. And I’m on a lifetime quest to forever encourage my...
A hot new line of diaper bags from a designer who’s not so new to them at all.
I recently got wind of the hot new line of Newlie diaper bags created by Leslie Newton, who might be best known as the Leslie of Timi and Leslie. I have to say, I’m impressed. And I’m a mom who doesn’t impress that easily when it comes to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
We started Cool Mom Picks in 2006 to help make life cooler, easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun for parents of all kinds.
Trivia: It was called Cool Mom Sh*t for the first two days. (Yeah, we rethought that.)
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