Sanity Amidst the Minivans
We all love swapping war stories with another mom friend: You share your potty training adventures, she describes her toddler’s attempts to escape from the crib. By conversation’s end you’re laughing, crying, and grateful for the venting tha
Like Craig’s List Without the Weirdos Looking to Buy Placentas
You’ve spent months agonizing over bedding options for your baby’s nursery, only to discover your must-have ensemble was discontinued, and the whole county is sold out. Who’d have thought Pirate Bunnies would be so popular?
Thrifty Gifting
In my late twenties, I used to buy expectant friends the beautiful white blankets or the attractive silver picture frames. Now with two kids myself, I’ve done an about face from all that keepsake stuff. What can I say? I’m practical.
Cool Mom Picks Nominated for Blogger’s Choice Awards
We're pleased and humbled to announce that Cool Mom Picks has been nominated for two Blogger's Choice Awards: Best Shopping Blog, and Best Blog About Stuff. Aw, you guuuuuuuys... We're so used to giving things away it never even crossed our minds to win anything...
Step Aside, Batman
I’m all for supporting my daughter’s wild imagination as my blouses become herbeautiful gowns and that old ratty dish towel, a magical cape. The only thing I don’t love is the argument that precedes almost every trip out the house when we have to leave her creative outfits behind.
Still Washing Those Pacifiers, Eh
While I’m a big proponent of pacifiers, picking them up off the ground every four seconds stinks. Especially when you’re still in that early stage where you actually wash the thing off instead of just wiping it on your jeans.
We’re Gonna Rock This House
How can you not be intrigued by a band referred to as "the Aerosmith of kids music?" This isn’t to say that they’re going to cast the lead singer’s barely legal daughter as a Lolita in their next music video, but if you stick with the music part – that’s a pretty accurate description of South Jersey boys and much lauded kid rockers Ernie and Neal.
Vintage Fabrics Go to Waist
While I rarely take the time to accessorize myself, I love finding just the right adornments to complete my daughters’ outfits. No matter how cute the clothes themselves may be, it’s often the hair clip or the cardigan or the belt that perfects the look.
Because the Old Milkman Joke Never Gets Tired
If anyone ever comments that our daughter looks like her father, her father’s answer is always some form of, "really? The milkman?" Yes, it’s a chestnut. But for some reason, he’s that rare guy who can totally pull it off.
Making Breastfeeding Easy (If That’s Possible)
I naively thought breastfeeding would be a piece of cake — you know, stick the baby on and go. But then I had the leaking, the nipple pain, the engorgement. Needless to say, it was hard not to get discouraged.