File under problems I never thought I'd have: Agonizing over double strollers. With a 17-month-old in tow and a brand new baby, I've been feeling the pressure to pick the perfect ride. If I was still in New York where my primary means of…
This year, I was delighted to be treated to a most surprising gift: A bottle of Revitalizing Body Oil from the brand Tata Harper , which is not new to these pages but was new to me. Since then, I have not stopped telling friends about it…
I’ve always been wary of detox diets. I’m an everything-in-moderation kind of eater, so the idea of fasting, juicing, and otherwise keeping my caloric intake to a minimum in hopes of flushing my body of toxins strikes me as extreme. My i…
Whichever social media site you prefer, we're probably there, passing on the same posts you see here... and more! That more might include links to cool articles, tips for great sales, or photos of our Editor Liz and Kristen's adventures …
I remember putting off trimming my son's nails for days when he was born, because I was afraid of accidentally cutting his delicate fingers off with the baby nail clipper and suddenly finding myself in a scene worthy of Quentin Tarantino…
This is a sponsored message from Joico To help save families a little time and money this new year, JOICO hair care products and Great Clips salons are teaming for a huge giveaway that could score you free haircuts (and some awesome prod…
Like shopping for new school supplies in the fall, I absolutely love getting a beautiful new calendar each January. It's a blank slate spread out before me for the coming year, with so much opportunity. While I'll definitely buy a printe…
Wishing you an amazing new year full of joy, love, and lots of sleep. Hey, two out of three isn't bad. Here's hoping 2015 is the best year ever. Thanks for being the best readers on the Internet. Love, your favorite type nerds, Liz, Kris…
As we say goodbye to 2014 and remember to start typing 2015 on all our correspondence, we wanted to take one last look back at our posts. Specifically, the top posts written in 2014 that caught the attention and imagination of our reader…
We all know that parenting means giving up sleep, hygiene (admit it), disposable income, and perhaps, the wild New Year's Eve plans of our wonderfully misspent youth. So you can see why I had the best time sitting down with my partners a…
Shopping for baby gifts might just be among our favorite kind of shopping to do, and we've featured no shortage of amazing baby gift ideas on our site this year. (If we do say so ourselves). After much consideration, deliberation, and de…
Before you close the books on 2014, there is still time to make a big difference in the lives of other people. Supporting an organization that gives people in need a chance to earn a living for themselves and their families is a great wa…
This is a sponsored message on behalf of SHOOT 2015 If you've been wanting to learn how to take better photos of your family--or better photos in general--but aren't quite sure where to start, SHOOT 2015 was made just for you. This affor…
From amazing dolls to cool new games and imaginative toys, there have been so many fantastic options out for kids at play this year that encourage things we love, like creativity, imagination, building, interest in STEM pursuits, defianc…
If you ask me, the most important aspect of throwing any cocktail or dinner party host to know is how to make a cheese plate. And not just any cheese plate, but knowing how to put one together that looks fancy, even when it’s made with a…
Winter officially started just only a week ago, which means we’ve still got plenty of cold weather ahead for sweaters and hats and outerwear to wrap the kids in. We know, we can't believe it either. And if your kids are anything like our…
It's no secret that we have a thing for jewelry, handbags, and accessories. Have you seen our own style Pinterest boards ? Yeah. That's a thing for sure. So after a whole year of browsing, shopping, curating, and pinning, we've pared it …
While we love finding the cutest baby clothes for showers (and our staff members who are going through some sort of group fertility thing this year) as our kids get older, we're so happy to get to look for more cool clothes for older kid…
Whether you like your kids' music to speed things up or chill them out, 2014 was a very good year for independent kids' music, otherwise known as "kindie." Four of our favorite albums were nominated for Grammy awards , while artists like…
Another year, another pile of cookbooks. I’ve added some amazing titles to my cookbook collection this year, but eight in particular are in heavy rotation in my family kitchen, which I think makes them among the best cookbooks for famili…
Is it overkill to hang a different calendar in every room of your house? Because there are so many gorgeous 2015 calendars that I'm struggling to choose just one. Here are 11 of the coolest calendars for next year, ranging from wall cale…
We get it. We're parents too. Hope you all find whatever it is that brings you joy, and have a beautiful day with your families. Lots of love, Kristen, Liz, and Team Cool Mom Picks
Need some last minute Christmas help? We are here for you, friends! 16 last minute ideas for Christmas gifts you can still get 40 creative stocking stuffer ideas, beyond bubbles The best gift card apps to make last-minute gifts easier 6 …
We are the first to admit that we get so caught up in getting gifts for others (and recommending them for you all!) that sometimes, we forget to devote the time to our own memory-making keepsake gifts. One great idea that Kristen puts to…
