We're just a hop, skip, and jump away from the holidays, and we know you could use even more hot discounts, cool deals, and helpful reviews. All you have to do is become a Cool Mom Picks subscriber. Our subscribers get everything you see…
I have never been to Glens Falls, NY--and to be honest, I hadn't actually heard of it either. But after discovering this amazing little shop that's a celebration of everything that indie small-town America stands for, I'm ready to road t…
Holiday time is family time, which means it's a fab time of year for photo gifts, right? So we love this novel mom-created concept, especially for those with limited wall space (and those making room to hang all those holiday cards pouri…
It's holiday time! And around here, that means our editors have been burning the midnight oil to bring you our 6th annual Holiday Gift Guide featuring more than 150 (!) truly inspired gifts for all the special people in your lives --plen…
Silent night? Yeah, only if your holiday toy choices don't include batteries, drum sticks, or bells. We've found a beautiful selection of handmade, heirloom quality toys that can help your child create a peaceful, quiet winter wonderland…
I love cookbooks. I've never once turned out a dish that looks anything like sumptuous food photos, but a gal can dream, can't she? Especially around the holidays--oh, to be that hostess. Since I despise ingredient lists longer than Home…
While Cool Mom Picks is known for finding the coolest stuff out there for our readers to buy , we've also got a big soft spot for causes and charities , and generally just making the world a better place. (Bonus points if it also involve…
There are so many ways to count down the days to Christmas, from beautiful artistic calendars, to fun DIY printables, to even 24 punk-rock tunes that'll have you oi-ing around the kitchen. But if you want an advent calendar with loads an…
With Christmas just around the river bend (how very Pocahontas of me), the search for festive ornaments is underway. I like to hunt for ornaments, especially handmade ones, in unpredictable places, and my first visit is always Etsy . It'…
Ready or not, mamas, the holiday season is on us. Here's a good way to get a jump on Christmas morning : an adorably customized book with your kid as a main character--and a major part of the plotline. 'Twas the Mouse who Saved Christmas…
As some of you know, I recently spent a week in Ethiopia with the amazing organization ONE, specifically to see the tangible good that foreign aid is doing for mothers and families around the globe . The amazing thing about ONE is that t…
I love Advent calendars as a way for my kids to count down to Christmas (did you catch our most recent picks ?). But why should they be the only ones to have all the fun? If you're looking for an Advent calendar that's more sophisticated…
I love children's books with messages that support our values, but a lot of those books seem to put the messages ahead of the storytelling. In other words, I'd like to own more books that are as engaging as Eloise but maybe aren't how-to…
Tech gets pretty and geography gets fun. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. A brilliant, easy way to get your photos off your iPhone and into a photo book, finally. 2. Need a butler?…
I still remember the very first Pixar short film I ever saw, way back in 1986. It was called Luxo Jr. and told the story of two lamps playing with a ball. Such a simple story, from the little start-up animation company that grew big . Fa…
I may still be full from the Thanksgiving feast, but I'm already thinking about decking those halls, trimming the tree, and getting my hands on an Advent calendar before December 1st rolls around. But no worries: You still have about a w…
We're all about supporting small businesses here at Cool Mom Picks, so as you might guess, Small Business Saturday is one of our favorite days! Even though we already rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals from lots of our favori…
Looking for holiday styles with true vintage pop? If you're shopping for a one-of-a-kind kid-seeking style that transcends the stuff on the rack--you're going to squeal over this gorgeous line of reworked retro treasures. Homespun Vintag…
We've been proud supporters of Small Business Saturday since it began in 2010, and we're so happy to see it take off in a big way. (Pun intended.) Then again, are you surprised? Every day is pretty much small business day at Cool Mom Pic…
My kids have always been obsessed with arts and crafts. (I don't really know of a kid who isn't.) And as a parent, I've always tried to create fun spaces for my kids to use their imaginations to the fullest. Now this desk is at the tippy…
I admit I swooned just a little when I saw this beautiful play food toy at longtime CMP favorite, Cattiwampus. Then I saw that they were on sale, too, with an extra discount for Black Friday --and a little extra discount just for our rea…
Of all the things I'm thankful for this holiday , my family and friends rank right at the top--which is why I love this funny game we play during our Thanksgiving meal. It keeps us on our toes (and laughing hysterically), even after we'v…
Right now, enjoy your families, sleep off the tryptophan, call dibs on the last slice of pie. You've earned it. But starting tomorrow? Cool Mom Picks is your holiday shopping 4-1-1. We've got you covered with the best discounts and deals…
Today we are feeling so thankful to be home, safe, and with family, taking it all for granted that we can make fun of our aunt's terrible stuffing and bitch about the football game that just happens to be "very important," right when the…
