The Mother’s Day Gift That Keeps on Giving
While it's nice to see your spousal unit wiggle and squirm in an attempt to figure out what the heck to get you for mother's day, I imagine you probably don't need yet another "I Love Mom" necklace or beaded stretch bracelet. So, why not consider having a...
There’s a New Shoe in Town
If I see another baby wearing those ubiquitous soft-leather soled shoes, I may lose it. Sure the fairy princesses and blue songbirds are kind of cute, but let’s face it, they’re getting overplayed.
Let Someone Else Remember For You
You look at your calendar and realize you've forgotten your mother-in-law's birthday. You jump online and send her a crappy e-card that she won't be able to open anyway because she still uses dial-up. And even if she can get to it, it's going to take her 2-hours to...
How the West Was Drooled All Over
Just Say No to Frump!
Nothing says sexy mama like a big huge nursing nightgown with huge booby slits and a fabulous floral print. NOT.
Leggo of your Lego
I hit the jackpot today. My couch cushion diving expedition uncovered $2.32, a pen, some cheerios, and way too many LEGOs. It's general parenting knowledge that if you have a kid, you have LEGOs, and they are everywhere. So, instead of throwing them back in the...
Attention Future Rock Stars
Handstitched and cool - two words that perk up our ears at Cool Mom Picks. So it's not surprising at all that we're enamoured of 60 Bugs, a website whose tagline is, appropriately, handstitched coolness. Designer Debbie Lee hand-embroiders bibs, pillowcases, and tees,...
The book that inspired A League of their Own
Just because I’m not a partaker in America’s Favorite Pastime doesn’t mean I don’t think it shouldn’t be celebrated. So, this year, I’ve decided to mix up a special "Homerun Martini" and pull out one of my favorite movies – "A League of Their Own."
Baby’s First Martini
The drinking age may be 21 but the way we see it, that gives your child plenty of time to get his James Bond impression down before he shows it off in public. My First Martini, the latest offering from the makers of My First Beer Garden, is the perfect size for your...
She’ll be the Grandest Girl in the Easter Parade
I have toddler headwear envy. I love my little baldy girl, but the only barrette I’ll be able to keep on her head is the one I drew on there. And headbands stay on for about 2.76 seconds – on a good day. But, my daughter’s head is uncovered no more thanks to Baby Cappelli hats.