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…
O bsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then find cool picks like these every day. 1. A clever gift for kids at a really great price. 2. Terrific app to help eliminate the baby book guilt . 3. We can think of a few dads who would…
While we try to cook most of our meals at home--with the help of all of the awesome recipes curated on Cool Mom Picks by our resident foodie, Stacie Billis--sometimes dining out is a necessity. You get it. And now Chipotle's new Cultivat…
Update: Regretfully, the great.ly shop is no longer in operation. We hope you'll find other cool stuff you love throughout our site. We are so pleased to announce the launch of the Cool Mom Picks Boutique at the wonderful new website Gre…
As I start to evaluate my kids' lunchboxes and decide which will actually hold up through summer camp, and which require a loving send-off, I come across these wonderful new lunch bags for kids and coordinating accessories from our frien…
Mother's Day is over, but we'd be proud to wear this Two Letter Hidden Message Necklace from Beth Macri on any day of the year. Plus, any day is a good day to give a sweet gift to a new parent, a grandparent, a friend in need of a boost,…
When I was a kid, we called the deep purple crayon plain ol' Violet. Then it was Purple Mountains' Majesty. Now it can be Titanium (III) Ti3+(aq). Because these Chemistry Crayon Labels turn that 64-count box of childhood's favorite art m…
If your kids are anything like mine—or every other kid I know—they are way into Frozen . Still. Until they let it go (cheap shot?), I say we embrace it. For me, this means whipping up Frozen- inspired recipes that are perfect for a movie…
Letter writing isn't a hobby I would have imagined my almost-seven-year-old daughter would become obsessed with, especially with our love for Rainbow Loom still strong. The Tiny Mail Activity Kit from Leafcutter Designs has caught on fas…
It's picnic weather down South, and we're spending most nights out on the back porch, sipping on some tea and eating dinner with the neighbors. It's idyllic, until the kids start playing frisbee with their plates. I'm not big on plastic …
We've talked about baby carriers of all different kinds on Cool Mom Picks, but never before have we featured a product like the Kiccup , a baby carrier accessory that, shall I say, keeps all those cool baby-wearing dads' parts protected …
You may have heard that he Kardashian sisters—yes, as in Kim, Kourtney and Khloé (don't forget that accent mark)—have jumped into the celebs-designing-baby-clothes world with Kardashian Kids , a collection just baby girls. And you know w…
As much as I want my anti-aging skincare products to tighten, tone and brighten, I would rather they boast an ingredient list that passes the standards of the Skin Deep database , than give me the face of a 22-year-old at some long-term …
So many times I've spent hours working on a craft with my kids, only to quietly throw it away after they go to bed. (Shh, don't tell them.) Sometimes it's more about the process than the end result around here--crafting for the sake of c…
I more than love my single-origin coffee. You could say we're involved. But it can be hard to find delicious, high-quality beans that aren't shipped out on someone else's schedule as part of a curated monthly subscription . Sometimes, I …
Whether you're cynical or sentimental, whether you're with your family or enjoying some desperately needed time to yourself, we hope your Mother's Day is everything you could hope for. (And if there happens to be a new bag all giftwrappe…
We've talked Mother's Day brunch , Mother's Day dinner , and every Mother's Day recipe idea in between. And you know what every one of these meal ideas comes down to? Dessert. Because, at the end of the day, that's what Mama wants: A swe…
Our neighborhood pool has a strict no-glass policy, which is why I’m excited about the portable wine bags from Wine2Go. I get that glass, concrete and bare feet are a dangerous mix, but relaxing by a moonlit pool after a long day while m…
For Star Wars fans, every day is May the Fourth (Be With You). That's why I have a LEGO Boba Fett riding shotgun in my cup holder. Heh. But if you like your Star Wars with high fashion and limited-edition bling, you're going to dig the j…
It's pretty shocking to think that in 2010, there were nearly 58,000 cases of Type 2 diabetes diagnosed in adolescents--while in 1980 there were zero. Zero . In fact, it used to be called Adult Onset Diabetes, which isn't even accurate a…
We're longtime fans of Meagan Francis of The Happiest Home here at Cool Mom Picks. Beyond Baby , her latest guide and accompanying workbook, makes another wonderful resource for parents, offering productive and calming exercises to help …
We may never be royals, as the song says, but I know that my kids will still treat me like a queen on Mother's Day. And since every queen deserves a crown, I love this clever printable Mother's Day card that doubles by a crown. I know it…
You might know the Mama Mio skincare line for pregnant mamas, and Mio is their new "high intensity" line aimed at helping your skin become more fit and healthy, which I'm pretty sure is code for anti-aging. The A Cream is a firming body …
We are lucky to have Kate Etue , one of the most incredible writers and all-around loving, wonderful people on our staff. And when she showed me what she was doing to help support the 147 million orphans around the world, and her own pen…
