When I think of Father's Day, two things immediately come to mind: ties and cards. Both of which can be awesome, and not trite--provided you know what to look for. Two years ago we discovered the gorgeous indie label ties from Pierrepont…
As a mommy that is constantly on the go , I find that my kid's nap times can be interrupted by life. So if I can't create nap time at home, I'll create it on the go. You gotta do what you gotta do, right? And here's a fabulous bit of gea…
When looking for decor and something lovely for my home, one of my first stops is Design Public . If you love modern, contemporary design, this is the site for you to find a wide variety of home accessories, furniture, art and much more.…
With four kids in our home, we've gone through our fair share of booster seats, and I've never quite found one that has every feature that I'm looking for. But after discovering this new one from Cool Mom Picks favorite Scandinavian Chil…
Gourmet gifts make great Father's Day gifts for any dad, at least in our families. It's hard not to be thrilled by a little something sweet (or salty or sour or beer-y) to go with that sentimental card. Here, a few tasty Father's Day pic…
Here are five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week: 1. Presenting the first actual Instagram camera, which instantly prints out photos like a Polaroid. Would you buy one? 2. If the dad in your life loves music, this un…
The best diaper pail is the kind of topic that inspires some raging debates on mom message boards. They're essential. They're a waste of money. They're too expensive. I couldn't live without it . So what's a first-time mama to do? My adv…
If you have got super hero fan at home, and we are talking a comic-con diehard, we have found the place to make all of their comic book dreams come true. Welcome to The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Sure, we have featured capes and costu…
Pink and blue can feel like such generic colors for a baby layette. But when it is done right, it not only looks great, but let's be honest, it does help a new mom avoid those awkward comments about "what a beautiful baby boy!" when what…
It's not too often that I get excited about a beach towel for kids. Yes, I get it - some have cuter patterns or whatever. But in the case of Towelmate, they really did reinvent the beach towel for both kids and adults--and it's awesome. …
Pity my children, for popsicles were once merely a thing of legend. You see, we have a saying at our house: Sticky is icky. That means that Mommy can't handle juice, yogurt, smushed bananas, or children covered in any and all of the abov…
If you need a little Father's Day gift inspiration, or suggestions on how to make Dad's day even more special, we'll be playing personal shopper and event planner just for you on Monday, at The Motherhood. This Monday, June 4 from 1-1:30…
We are big fans of Fore! Axel and Hudson. Their golf inspired clothes for boys are just so darn cool. But they do more than the golf stuff, as it turns out, and if you've got a fancy occasion coming up, but a not-so-fancy boy, this is a …
This month being National Pride Month, and we all being proud supporters of kids in all kinds of loving families--well, we're thrilled to see Target's new Pride Collection of tees that helps support a really amazing cause: kids. 100% of …
One of the most sentimental, sweet things any kid can do for a dad is to make a DIY Father's Day gift. Whether a gift made from their own artwork, or something entirely crafty (with a little help from another adult, ahem) we just love al…
During one of my late night Etsy search sessions (Yes, I like to live dangerously), I happened upon this amazing artwork that I think would my kids would love just as much as I do. And that's exactly the combination I'm looking to cover …
We're always amazed at how many of you are able to make time for running and working out all while chasing after your kids. So with our own Julie Marsh completing her first marathon (go Julie!) and aiming to finish a slew of triathlons t…
I have a thing for Hello Kitty (as you may well know) and I also have a thing for Vans. [ see more awesome kicks after the jump!] The collection of Hello Kitty Vans Sneakers for kids is adorable, as you'd expect, but I think what I like …
This month, subscribing to Cool Mom Picks is especially cool. Because when our next newsletter goes out, you'll have a chance to win a really awesome subscriber only giveaway. This month, five-- yes, five -- Cool Mom Picks subscribers wi…
Want to know why we're in love with The Secret World of Arrietty ? Family Movie Night in our house usually means the kids pick an animated-to-the-gills cartoon that tries to make itself relevant to "all ages" with lots of double-entendre…
I just had my fifth baby a couple weeks ago and need some ideas for baby sun protection. Could you tell me some of your favorite products for making it easier and safer to be out in the sun with a very young infant? -Kim Congratulations …
Finding a funny Father's Day card that has nothing to do with golf, grilling, tools, beer, or leaving the toilet seat up is not an easy task, as I've discovered. And yet--voila. I've tracked down 7 funny Father's Day cards that I would a…
Now that it's unofficially summer, I'm in a white wine mindset, which also means delicious white wine cocktails. Fortunately I've got quite a few to share with you. But first, I want to share one of my favorite white wines--with a great …
Hooray, it's unofficially summer this week! That mean fun days at the beach, and for parents, the grand hunt for UV swimwear and the perfect sunblock to keep our kids safe. My daughter is not the yellow polka dot bikini kind of gal anywa…
