Despite all the water play of the season, summertime means extra bathtime for my kids to wash off the grimy residue of the day's sunscreen, sweat, and sand. To keep the kids company, long-time favorite Corolle offers plenty of dolls for …
The thing about high-end strollers is this: sometimes it's hard to imagine spending all that money when what you really want is a fancy vacation. Or an iPad. Or gorgeous new patio furniture. Not every family needs a break-the-bank stroll…
I love prints that play with typography. Clever, modern design has a way of turning what could be a cheesy inspirational quote into a piece of art I could live with. That's why I love the work by New York graphic artist Evan Roberts on E…
Of course today isn't just about barbecues, sparklers, and if you're lucky, a big fireworks display that kicks off a four-day weekend. It's about those awesome forefathers (and foremothers, ahem) of ours who transformed the original 13 c…
We bet you've at least once bought a set of alphabet blocks as a new baby gift. But buying a set of alphabet blocks that a new baby can enjoy all the way into adulthood? Now that's a really cool gift for a baby born into a home full of, …
My love for the Scandinavian design of Marimekko goes back to when I slept on their sheets as a kid myself. (My parents had great taste, lucky me!) So when I see the whole shop is on sale up to 50% off , I'm all over it. Visit the Marime…
Baby books and photo albums are great, though we love how so many people are getting super creative in documenting their baby's first year using photography. Still, "super creative" doesn't have to mean "super hard" as you can tell from …
We get super excited when Tea Collection goes on sale . Because it's the kind of stuff we pay full price for anyway...at least until today. When you can get an extra 40% off already low sale prices. Seriously! Tea is a CMP affiliate. I b…
It's not a secret that we're big Kids Place Live fans here at Cool Mom Picks. In fact, I'm pretty sure there would be a mutiny in my care if I tried to change the channel, especially during the Absolutely Mindy show, our afterschool stap…
No need to get fussy this Fourth of July. We've found seven patriotic snacks that are super cute, festive and easy to make. So easy, your kids can do most of the work , leaving you to celebrate your sweet independence! - Stacie These Sta…
In a small house like mine, things have a tendency to pile up. Knickknacks and papers find coffee tables and countertops and sneak their way into every nook and cranny that doesn't have a pile of stuff already on it. I suppose I could tr…
Our kids are easily the most photographed generation ever . While we have to settle for maybe a few old snapshots to help recall our summer holidays--like the ones our favorite parent bloggers are sharing below-- our children will have s…
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Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. A budget laptop for kids that the whole family can use. Score! 2. One of our favorite kindie rock stars now has an app and we're in love. 3. Facebook charge…
Ever since Shine and the Moonbeams turned an entire room of kindie-music industry folks into speechless putty at Kindiefest 2011, I've been anxiously waiting the release of their first full-length CD. When you consider that lead singer S…
I love me some red, white, and blue around Independence Day, but I'd rather not break too much of a sweat prepping for our Fourth of July festivities. It's hot enough as it is! So here's a few perfectly easy, perfectly patriotic ideas fo…
I always look for facial moisturizers that are oil-free and chemical-free. So that basically leaves...uh, water. Until now. This amazing, natural, one-ingredient spray not only treats eczema and dry skin for babies, kids, and adults, but…
Should you be lucky enough to score a Fourth of July party invite somewhere in the vicinity of fireworks--or better yet, a whole weekend at a beach house (can you tell I'm dreaming of this?)--we've got a host of star-themed hostess gifts…
Great design doesn't need to end in the living room. It can continue into the kids' room, much to our surprise. When I designed my kids' bedroom , my whole goal was to mix great design with childlike moments. These chairs would be perfec…
Move over, Sophie the Giraffe. There's a bright star of a new chew toy in town, and it's handmade, eco-chic, and...deliciously pointy. These luscious fabric balls from Timo Handmade in Israel are a sparkly new addition to the galaxy of c…
When I was a little kid, I just scratched mosquito bites until they bled. Like a boss. But now that I like to shave my legs, wear breezy dresses , and not look totally grody, I'm super excited to have found an all-natural salve to help c…
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The first time you travel with baby doesn't have to be horrible at all. (Or...as horrible as you th…
As a New Yorker, Mario Batali is everywhere, from the impressive Eataly and the tantalizing Otto to the places a little farther out of my budget . Batali is known more for his amazing cooking than just his TV personality, and the word on…
The heat of summer is on, so I'm turning the heat of my oven off. I'm bidding a temporary farewell to cookies, cakes and brownies until the weather cools down, but fear not, there's plenty of dessert to be had with these 5 no-bake, all-t…
