It's no secret that we're big fans of Petit Collage here at CMP. It's also no secret that we think wooden blocks are an absolutely perfect gift for occasions of all kinds and children of all ages . But when the two combine? Well, to say …
Every year at this time, I get lured into buying way-too-many packages of those brightly colored Easter Peeps. And though I have no problem consuming sugar, even I can only eat a few of them before I get the jitters. So, I've pulled toge…
Normally this is the part where we tell you how great it is to subscribe to Cool Mom Picks, but we're so excited, we're skipping ahead to the giveaway part. Because if you're a subscriber, you have a pretty awesome chance of winning a dr…
I know that there's more to Easter than bunnies and food, but in these days leading up to the holiday my mind is on, well, bunnies and food. Easter candy , Easter cakes , Easter brunch: it's hard to focus with such tasty distractions! I,…
Nose picking, blatant scratching, a thrilling chase, slipping on banana peels -- all things my almost seven-year-old currently thinks are the most awesome and hilarious acts on earth, especially if there's a fart joke in there somewhere.…
Though Easter is coming up quickly, for my kids it feels like Peter Cottontail is taking his sweet old time getting here. While we wait, I've found a bunch of cool Easter crafts that will keep them busy...and not make you crazy with prep…
Owls, foxes, hedgehogs. They've all had their day. But if you want to stand out from the creature crowd, we recommend narwhals. Not only are they adorable, but they're the unicorn of the sea! And this one's handmade...and way affordable.…
I always like the fashion-sneaker hybrid for kids, because they are super versatile. In other words, I know that if a slightly dressy birthday party turns into a giant game of Chase Everyone Around the House Like Crazy People And Scream …
When spring hits around my house, that means time to clean and kick the clutter, which isn't such an easy task when you've got four kids running around. As much as I'd love to scrub the baseboards and wash all the windows, that's probabl…
When we first heard that Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks and Christine Koh of Boston Mamas , two of the women I love and respect most in the world, were putting their clever heads together to write a parenting book, well there was no doubt…
Decorating Easter eggs is a tradition in our household, but after doing it the same way for over ten years, we're thinking of changing things up. Instead of dropping white eggs into colored dye, I've rounded up a bunch of non-dye Easter …
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite picks from this past week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. A smart, affordable gadget that makes using your iPhone as a camera much easier. And safer. 2. Here's a helpful beginners' guide to M…
You know what really irks me? When my boys have their swimming lessons, and then I'm left with several wet trunks and towels when the lesson ends and no wetbag to tote them home. I usually shove the drippy mess into a backpack , but then…
As the happy owner to a sweet black lab who was once abandoned on the streets--and as a former animal rescue volunteer--I have a soft spot for any initiative that helps unwanted animals live a happier and healthier life. This weekend, yo…
Let's talk party decor! Though I don't plan to decorate every inch of my house, I do like to have a few festive things on hand for Easter Sunday. With that, here are some of my latest favorite ideas for that big Easter party--plenty of t…
I know these days it feels like there's a new shopping site born every minute. But there's one I've just discovered that's fast becoming an obsession for me, because the products are so sharp, stylish and imaginative. The site is Ippinka…
It's just a few days until Passover, and this awesomely clever craft idea offers one fun way to get the kids excited . Besides promising them matzoh sandwiches in their lunch for a week. We love this Passover Matzoh House found at Epicur…
It's becoming clear that sorbet colors have replaced pastels as the new, soft shades of baby clothing this spring. (And hello? It's spring! Yay!) While it may be tough for the untrained eye to see the difference between "pastel pink" and…
Whether you need an awesome sibling gift , something bright for the grandparents, or just the perfect picture frame to go with that superhero bedroom, we think this one brings a lot of POW-BANG-ZOOM for the buck. We love Psychobaby becau…
Pink and baby blue? Bunnies and choo-choos? Not today. We've got a hankering for cozy, slouchy hats, slippers , and newborn mittens with vibrant, European style that we've just found. The owner of Rattle Tat goes straight to Sweden for t…
If you think a book about Albert Einstein for kids will be dry, think again. The new picture book On a Beam of Light: The Story of Albert Einstein by Jennifer Berne is an absolutely delightful introduction to a super cool guy. In a way, …
Passover is creeping up on us before we know it (quick! Buy matzoh before it's all gone from the supermarket!) and while it's not really the giftiest of holidays, I'm loving this sweet handmade toy set that can get little ones through a …
After the excitement of hunting for eggs and the Easter bunny die down, it's time for Easter dinner. And then, finally, my favorite part of the day: dessert. As in, Easter cakes. There's just something so sweet about ending the holiday f…
I'm a huge fan of Maclaren strollers. In fact, out of all the strollers I've tried and tested over the years, the Maclaren Denim Quest is one of the only ones that has stood the test of time and tantrums. Their latest Object of Design la…
