The handiest travel bag for parents? Found it.

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel, Fashion

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

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

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...

Trend alert: diaper bags are going chic with black and white this spring

by Kate Etue | Fashion

We’re happily getting ready for kid number four at our house, and with that, a return to diapers. While I’m not exactly excited about the wiping bottoms part, again (because, really, who is?), I am excited to find a new chic diaper bag to tote around all...

Cool Mom Picks turns 10! With 10 amazing giveaways to celebrate.

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

Back in 2006 when I approached Liz with this silly idea for a website called… wait for it… Cool Mom Shit, we both wanted to support mom-run businesses and the community of small makers and artisans that were making cool stuff for kids. (Probably a good...

The coolest accessory brands and shops that we fell in love with this year: Editors’ Best of 2015

by Cool Mom Team | Beauty + Cosmetics, Editors Best of the Year

You might say we’ve got a little thing for accessories. And you might say that’s a huge understatement. Which is why we have the best time all year poking around the internet, cruising the trade shows, and poking our heads into local jewelers,...

8 awesome diaper bags and totes that give back to other mothers

by Kate Etue | Baby, Fashion

The most essential (or at least the most fun) part of your new-mom gear collection just may be a great diaper bag. Since you’ll have it with you all the time, you want it to be well made, look great, and let you find that paci immediately when your baby starts...

FashionABLE rocks fall with big style that gives back to women in a big way

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

While I may still be desperately combing the summer sales racks for swimsuits that fit my girls, I’ve also got an eye toward fall fashion, and I am so happy that CMP beloved maker, fashionABLE, has extended their line of wearable scarves into more fall-weight...

The ABCs of Game of Thrones: A is for Arya

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Hi, my name is Liz and I’m obsessed with Game of Thrones. So I’m cheering that the show has earned 24 well-deserved Emmy nominations — though oddly, no nods for comedy after that really bizarre Sandsnake fight scene in Dorne. In any case, while our...

Free printables for happy campers.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

With my girls heading off to sleepaway camp in a few weeks, getting everything together has been definitely consuming many brain cells. And with a few of our writers in the same boat, that explains why you’ve been seeing recent posts here for awesome care...

Making mom queen for a day. At least in her bathroom.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

There are plenty of online retailers (and PR emails in our inbox) declaring, “Find your mom the perfect gift this Mother’s Day!” Turns out they’re talking everything from hair color to bathing suits. But one site that I think totally delivers...