I've always been envious of those crafty upcycle types who can turn a cardboard box or egg carton into an adorable toy or trinket holder. I just don't have enough of the craft gene to make trash look like much more than...well, trash. Bu…
When my daughter was a toddler, she suffered from a malady we called "foot claustrophobia". Wrangling a pair of shoes onto that squirming, hyperventilating child was an exercise in futility, until we found a pair that had a high "distrac…
While spring may be best known for cleaning, for me, September is my big organization solution month. As the kids get back to school and we start falling into routines , I feel like if I don't get organized now, I'll never catch up. I we…
Arrr! What could be cuter than a tiny pirate rattle? Why, a tiny baby holding on to a tiny pirate rattle, of course. September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day . But just because you're too little to talk, doesn't mean you can't participate.…
My mother-in-law is amazing at keeping childhood treasures -- we have everything from my husband's toy car collection to original copies of his favorite children's books -- and we treasure this vintage ephemera so. I love that these old …
From retro to oh-so-new, we've got the tech for you. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1.Even little babies can get in on Instagram, thanks to this adorable handmade toy. 2. Store your…
Back when I was shopping for baby gear for my now-tween, my choices for stroller and car seat covers were pretty blah: Solid navy, neutral plaids, and teddy bear. You new mamas have it so good, especially those of you with a penchant for…
Considering how well the drawer organization stickers we found have been working for my kids, I thought it might be cool to try some new storage organization around our house thanks to a little inspiration from this tutorial at See Jane …
Celebrating a baby's name is part of having a child. That's why it is so refreshing to see modern, stylish name decals for nursery and kids' room decor that feel personal yet up-to-date. 41 Orchard has created these adorable name and per…
Even though my fellow Cool Mom Picks Editors have tried and loved the eco-friendly Honest products , I'd yet to give them a whirl myself. So recently, I had the chance to test out a couple of their newest natural cleaning products for ho…
When we found this DIY project at one of our favorite design blogs, Handmade Charlotte, we nearly died. The best part is that the instructions do not include mentions of glue guns, professional equipment, or paper stock only found in the…
We know our readers have style, but we offer extra swagger to our subscribers. For example, we're offering prize packs to eleven subscribers this month, including the mother of all statement strollers. You could use one of those, right? …
My favorite baby girl outfits were ones that could be worn for a fun little playdate or a special day out with just a simple change of shoes . And that's exactly why I love this adorable tunic and leggings combo from Cool Mom Picks fave …
Exactly a year ago I discovered the genius that is TripIt, a super simple organization and travel management app for pretty much any smartphone you've got. And we're talking simple . If you're a frequent traveler like I am, it is nothing…
When the first Poketo for Target collection hit stores, I snatched up a few awesome pieces before it was too late. And so you can bet I'm ready to track down their newest Target collection, ready for the picking starting now. Poketo's 20…
Yes, the years are going by so fast, though I've never had one whiz by in 28.4 minutes, thank goodness. But if anyone can make that happen in a way that will put a smile on your face, it's the musical, yellow-hued cartoon Gustafer Yellow…
That's no moon-- it's... a tea diffuser, and it's fully operational, Star Wars fans. You lovers of Star Wars and loose leaf teas: rejoice! This exquisitely detailed stainless steel Death Star Tea Infuser is an officially licensed Lucasfi…
With back to school in full swing, I'm mulling over lunch box ideas to keep things fresh for the next ten months. (Ten!) I recently posted 13 healthier versions of kids' favorite lunchbox snacks and this week I'm sticking with snacks; sp…
When I saw this adorable little outfit on Planet Awesome Kid , I knew I had to track down the hat immediately. It brought me to the most wonderful Australian webshop filled with so many amazing kids' accessories. Including possibly the m…
The new Lollipop crib bedding sets from Bloom are mod, cool and have a luxe 300 thread count, which is exactly what you'd expect from the company that produces such baby gems as the new eye-popping Zen Stroller and the luxury Fresco High…
When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I'll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump …
My daughter turns six next week, and that means I'm feeling extra nostalgic --even about my stretch marks. Back then, I didn't know the importance of keeping growing belly skin supple, and now I'm suffering for it. If only I could send a…
It's 2012, and we still don't have our jet packs, hovercars, and personal house-cleaning robots. But we have found that robot backpacks are super hot, so we've rounded up a fantastic collection of the very best ones, to keep your kid com…
It only took my husband a good three months to install our large wall calendar system in the kitchen. And I won't even tell you how much it cost. Ouch. Too bad I didn't know about Wall Pops, whose awesome wall decals we featured in our b…
