You would think that after breastfeeding four kids, it would be a little bit like riding a bicycle. And in my head, it has been. But for my body? No way. Ouch! Yes, even a fourth-time breastfeeder still uses her pillow, except my old fai…
This is a sponsored message from DK Publishing It's an amazing feeling to watch your child develop a love of reading and learning , especially if you've always been a bookworm yourself. But if your son or daughter needs a little more coa…
We're already big TOMS fans; their offbeat espadrille-inspired shoes are the perfect combination of looking good and doing good , since a child in need is given a pair of shoes for every one you buy. But it gets better: TOMS is now getti…
I grew up watching The Muppet Show, but like many of us, didn't completely get all the awesome humor until I was an adult watching it again with my kids. So when I heard that there's a new Muppets movie on the way come November, I may ha…
Though I love my suburban life south of Boston, there are times I glance over at what is going on in NYC and get envious of all the cool stuff they have. You know, like great deliver-to-the-door sushi, endless entertainment options, and …
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail , which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email - which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they're…
If there's one thing that men love more on Father's Day than love from their own kids, it's love from their grandchildren. So when June 20 rolls around, make sure not to forget those beloved grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops in …
Summer is here, and once it gets hot, the temptation to just let the baby loll around in a diaper -- or maybe a onesie -- is almost overwhelming. But if you're like me, you're always looking for ways to keep the baby cool and cute, all a…
Lip color makes a big difference -- that slight hue of berry or pink can compensate for years of sleep deprivation. Right now, I'm digging a line from PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics (get it?); natural, philanthropic lipsticks and glosses that …
We won't get the 2 1/2 Men song stuck in your head (okay, so we just did) but we have to admit we have a soft spot for the manly men dads in our lives. Here are a few Father's Day gift ideas for the men in your life who just wouldn't be …
I'm a sucker for beautiful vintage-y paper dolls; they're the perfect antidote to the plugged-in life my kids are living. And beautiful vintage-style paper dolls that help kids with disabilities? Sold. TinyUs is a creative charity set up…
I'm fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I'd slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don't necessari…
We're just a few days into summer vacation and it's already mud season. Not the kind of mud that's made by Mother Nature. This stuff is kid-made, by way of a wading pool, a trusty hose, and a patch of mud-ready dirt. It's given me the pe…
M y four year-old daughter is going to be a flower girl in my sister-in-law's wedding. It's somewhat informal and they told us to buy whatever we want. I don't mind spending some money, but I would love to find something that's not so po…
It's no news that Cool Mom Picks loves cards from Kiki Parry's Alternate Greetings . Her slightly inappropriate and hysterical quips are perfect for those moments when you want your message to be just a little different. This Father's Da…
There has been a perceptible increase of ice cream consumption in our home over the last week. In fact, once the weather gets warm, I don't think a day goes by without my kids asking for ice cream. (Yeah, it's for the kids.) The folks fr…
I've got to be honest, the Snooze Shade is the kind of product I dream of being able to use more. Because, well, my babies don't generally start sleeping in the first place. But for anyone with a baby who actually does sleep, the Snooze …
I've read enough expert-y books about how to deal with toddlers to know that the only way to really remain sane through those challenging years is to laugh it off. And that's exactly what this new hilarious book had me doing. The World A…
Only in New York. It might be a cliche, but it's true. Especially when it's the one city offering a new online service that provides the men in your life with a menu of options to send their homies thoughtful thank you gifts of beer, bee…
A scarf is a simple way to change the look of even the most casual shorts-and-tee mom outfit -- and if your scarf is also making the world a better place, then you're really dressing for change. Makeup maven Bobbi Brown -- an expert at m…
If you have yet to visit, there's a deliciously gorgeous, high-end new site for the foodies mamas among us: Gilt Taste. It's like everything that's great about Gilt plus everything that was great about Gourmet . Gilt Taste in fact is hel…
We know that many of you, like us, have been trying to track down the very cool Old Navy gay pride t-shirts. At this point, they won't be available online, but rather in 26 select stores across the country. (Our fingers are crossed that …
The great thing about planning your Father's Day gifts ahead, is that you have a lot more options. Like some really incredible custom gifts. In our world, customization doesn't mean a mug with DAD on it. If you want something really cool…
If ever there was a "We knew her when," it has to be one of our favorite mom designers, Kiersten Hathcock of Mod Mom Furniture. We featured (and purchased) her gorgeous mid century toy box waaaaay back in 2007 and since then, not only ha…
