Cheery, color coordinated desk accessories in colors to make you happy.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Storage + Organization

As soon as both of my kids got on the school bus for the first time, I couldn’t wait to get back to work in the delicious silence of an empty house. Reclaiming my home office is my first step in getting back in the zone, which means I have a little shopping to...

Back to school stress-buster: 5 tips to get kids out the door in time for school

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

It’s back to school time and we would love to go on and on about how structured and peaceful the morning routine is in our homes, what with getting the kids ready, making a healthy breakfast, packing the perfect lunches, signing permission slips days in advance,...

Home hair color that’s as good as any salon? We may have found it with Madison Reed.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

Until last week, I thought shelling out upwards of $250 for highlights and a root-covering tint was totally legit. At least in my neck of the NYC metropolitan area. Then I discovered Madison Reed, a new home hair color company, and even this DIY hair color skeptic...

Pretty desk organization: Make it your tax day resolution for next year.

by Liz Gumbinner | Storage + Organization

This is the day, my friends. Tax Day. Which is more than simply the day that you cringe as you drop that massive check into the mailbox or break open the bubbly to celebrate a refund. At least for me, it’s always the day I vow to get my receipts and accounting...

Keepers: a book of tried-and-true weeknight recipes kids will love, every time

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

For most of us, the school year is all about “keeper” recipes. Dinners you can rely on. Easy sides that the whole family will eat. Recipes that make life easier and more delicious. We’ve shared some of our favorite weeknight dinners and best veggie...

The best advice for pursuing your passions and finding success. (Or at least we think so.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

One of the things I love about the Cool Mom Picks community is how entrepreneurial so many of you are. Every week we hear from bloggers finding their voices, start-up owners pursuing long-held dreams, mothers returning to work in new fulfilling ways, and of course all...

Survive pumping at work with the Milk it Kit

by Kristen Chase | Baby

When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I’ll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump at home, let alone in my...

Mom entrepreneurs: your bible has arrived.

by Eva Glettner | Books for Adults

One of the things that I love best about Cool Mom Picks is its suppport of entrepreneurs, and mom entrepreneurs especially. (Also the fact that they don’t call them “mompreneurs” but that’s subjective.) So of course I’m excited to...

5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

Technology is all about learning, growing, and now, going to camp at the Apple Store. Here are some of our favorite picks you might have missed from the last week.1. With these ten smart tips for photographing your kids, you’re sure to get the perfect Easter pic...

Presenting the Productivity Guide for Working Parents (And who doesn’t need that!)

by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech

As busy parents ourselves, we know (we know! we know!) how valuable our time–and space–can be. Fear not; we’re here to help you out.That’s why we’re so happy to introduce a month-long series on Cool Mom Tech, the Productivity Guide for...