You may remember a few months ago when Princess Kate walked out of the hospital holding sweet baby George in her bespoke blue dotted dress looking absolutely gorgeous, and yet all the world could talk about was the post-baby bump. Perhap…
With the recent devastation in the Philippines and today being Veteran's Day, we couldn't think of a better way to honor those who have so bravely served our country and send help to those who need to most than sharing our friends from T…
Once you enter the land of American Girl, it's not easy to come by real estate that can accommodate dolls of her stature. But we've found a doll house on the market that is just the right size for her and a couple of friends. And you won…
Featured Partner If you're looking for a way to put a personal touch on your Christmas or Hanukkah celebrations this winter, we were surprised to learn that our latest sponsor, Zazzle (yay, Zazzle!), has really upped their game this year…
Sometimes a gift comes to you, and you can tell before you even open it that it's going to be really special. From the hand-lettered mailing label to the Swiss-dot mini clothespin and vellum gift bag, you can totally feel the love that w…
I have a confession to make: I used a grocery cart cover obsessively with my first child. Now that that's out of the way, I have another confession to make: I never used one with my second kid. And with my third? Not a chance. But the ge…
I love DIY and I love anything lip-related: stick, gloss, or balm. That's why I'm all grins over this all-natural, make-your-own lip balm kit that also helps provide valuable job skills to women in the Washington, DC area. (Did I mention…
I love having a really nice camera built into my phone. I get to capture so many memories of my kids' childhood that my mom didn't because we only had twelve exposures on that roll of Polaroid film, so they had better be good ones! The o…
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is for feasting. Dinner may be the main attraction, but this holiday is about grazing on deliciousness all day long. The food doesn't have to be fussy or labor-intensive either--save the hard work for your tur…
One of the great questions, since the first Harry Potter book (or at least the launch of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando ), is how to make Butterbeer. And now we have the Butterbeer recipe. The Starbucks Secret M…
Relax, mamas: A toy chest doesn't have to be built like a tank with solid wood and hand-hammered hinges and passed down for generations. Good news when you're already experiencing sticker shock about that entire new nursery of yours. If …
Featured Partner We all hope you'll get out tomorrow (yes, tomorrow! Saturday Nov 9.) to support Neighborhood Toy Store Day, and find something on your holiday list right from your local businesses. Especially considering how much money …
Hostess gift season is upon us big time, and this has always been one of my favorite kinds of gifts to track down. Just look at our Hostess Gifts Pinterest board which is already filling up with fun new ideas ; something about making sur…
As you might already know, we're huge Etsy fans around here. Huge! So how thrilling to be invited as one of their new Etsy Page tastemakers along with some of our very own favorite design and lifestyle bloggers. Click over to the Cool Mo…
With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (A.K.A. Thanksgivukkah) just three weeks away, the food conversation will soon turn to brisket and turkey, Santa cookies and pie. While I'm looking forward to holiday food as much as the next cool mom, I'm …
I have been in love with the indie artist-designed Tattly tattoos since we first featured them two years ago. There's hardly a Cool Mom Picks writer who isn't. And while they add so many fun designs so frequently (there's a unicorn now!)…
My obsession with indie designer bag and accessory label Hayden-Harnett is getting--well, a little obsessive. And these new clutches are an amazing gift for the stylish women on your list, especially at a sale price this week only. Throu…
This year, we're going to have quite a few kids at the Thanksgiving table and so my oldest daughter came up with what I think is a great idea: A Thanksgiving holiday cookie contest. 1. Get Cookie Cuttters My daughter and her sister were …
I've been smitten with Wunway since I discovered their lovely, KID-appropriate clothes (it's true) for girls earlier this year. Since my 9-year old picks out her own outfits these days, I thought I'd let her browse the site and share her…
Our hearts and souls have always been with entrepreneurs, crafters and small labels that well, put their hearts and souls into everything they make. While Etsy is a mainstay for us, we've always loved finding new resources for discovery.…
Oddly enough, I'm not talking about literary Halloween zombies; I'm talking about cookies. Specifically, those made with this adorable set of Jane Austen cookie cutters. Because honestly, I've always wanted to take a bite out of Darcy. W…
This post is part of our monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap , celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! No milestone may be more exciting than hearing a baby's first word. Whether it's "ba" for ball …
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular picks from this week. 1. This amazing gadget will help keep your sports-playing kids' heads a whole lot safer. Wow. 2. One of the coolest ways to turn your favorite photos into a fa…
Lately my kids and I have been snuggling up on the couch in front of the fireplace and browsing through a stunning new coffee table book featuring exquisite hand-drawn maps of countries around the world. It's delightfully wonderful. I re…
