When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Sl…
On a whim, my children and I wandered into the local theater and plonked down an absurd sum to watch Epic in 3-D, a movie I knew very little of at the time. All I had heard was that there was a strong female lead, a great voice over cast…
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. One of the coolest apps we've found to help you organize and share your iPhone photos. 2. Say goodbye to cord and earbud tangles with this handy, affor…
Everyday dads are heros, from giving superman flights in the hallways to chasing away the monsters in the closet. So this Father's Day, why not let Dad know how their biggest fans really feel with these awesome Father's Day tees. The ado…
Lately, we've been loving this trend of personalized embroidery hoops for babies. And now, we love this troop of adorable animals that will be a major hit for unique kids' room decor . These Personalized Embroidery Hoops from Otak on Ets…
We've dusted off the bikes, filled the tires with air, and my kids are now ready to dash around the neighborhood on their trusty rides. But now that they are old enough to venture ahead of me, I think my neighbors will appreciate hearing…
It's so special shopping for Father's Day gifts for new dads or dads-to-be. That's why the next post in our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series is just for those lucky fellas. Check out some of these thoughtful ideas in every price range…
I've been a fan of Lisa Loeb's voice ever since her days singing 90s hit Stay , but I really fell in love with her when she crooned the lovely, mellow Catch the Moon album for babes with Elizabeth Mitchell. Now Lisa's back with a bunch o…
All of my kids--yes, even the girls--love to play with toy cars, but there's only so much you can do with them, right? That's why I'm in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things fou…
Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks this month, and you just might win that swanky Bumbleride Indie stroller in Aquamarine (value $555). Pretty cool ride, right? But there's more. Cool Mom Picks subscribers get all our best steals, deals, scoops…
In the south, your kids may already already be out of school (and you parents scampering for activities to keep them occupied), but up where I live we still have an entire month left. That also means, a whole month left to think of thoug…
Personalized Father's Day gifts are always some of our favorite to track down, but this year we kept an eye out for personalized gifts for dad that were a bit off the beaten track. So no mugs. Just these cool custom gift ideas . Don't mi…
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids' face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric . And it'd be nice if it didn't cost a small fortune, so I wouldn't mind my kids drooling on …
It's (unofficially) summer and I'm thirsty for lemonade, limeade and orangeade. I know how much we all love a good cocktail: the proof is in the love you've shown for these 6 spring cocktails and also these 10 margarita recipes. Sometime…
She already thinks she runs the house, why not adorn her tiny little head with something that will fit the role? Plus, you've got to love a princess-y dress up prop that isn't pink, plastic, or sparkly, but is still totally adorable. Rit…
There's no doubt that our three kids are on their dad's mind during the day while he is off at work. But I've just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father's Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look…
Oh, the bottle stage. I remember jiggling wailing, hungry babies whose only goal in life was to get some warm milk, and those minutes of waiting for bottles to warm would seem like hours. This time around, I've discovered a fantastic alt…
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don't feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores--there are so many cool superhero printables and decor …
featured partner We love that the notion of cutting down waste has gone from something for the uber-frugal, to something we all want to do, both to save money , and make sure the earth as we know it is still here for our kids in years to…
With a husband in the military, our troops are always on my mind, even beyond Memorial Day. Even though today is a great day just to celebrate family and the beginning of summer, if you're so inclined, here are a few very simple ways to …
Even though it's not quite summer feeling everywhere just yet, it's the official start of summer, which means picnics. Yay! We recently featured this post with our top picnic tips for parents with new babies, and number one: Use a waterp…
Personalized nursery art is one of our favorite baby shower gift ideas , especially when it's as sweet and affordable as this custom print. I love this simple little personalized airplane art print which can feature a letter or name on t…
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week! 1. Our lucky Editor Kristen got the scoop on Ethan Hawke's favorite app. It's perfect for Father's Day! 2. Are you as excited about Arrested Development as…
The first summer I sent my son to day camp, I tried to cram his lunch, towel, bathing suit, rain jacket, and various other doodads into his cute little preschool backpack. Epic mommy fail. This summer, we are ready with a standout backpa…
