Smiling (not scary!) printable skull masks to celebrate the Day of the Dead
See ya, Halloween: We bid a fond farewell to pumpkins, goblins, and waaaay too much candy to celebrate today and tomorrow's Latin American holiday Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is so cool, we love to celebrate it, even though we're thousands of miles north of...
Getting your Hanukkah cards together early this year with a little help and a big discount
featured partner This year, with the first night of Hanukkah creeping up on us super early--November 27 to be exact--those of us who celebrate have to be extra organized to get Hanukkah and Thanksgiving ready all at the same time. Eek! [don't miss a big limited time...
Free Birds movie review: Thanksgiving is not for turkeys.
Let me start out this review with a spoiler alert: although Free Birds is a buddy film and the buddies are dudes, the strongest and most intelligent character by far is a girl. And a turkey. And she has a lazy eye. And let me go on to say that I'll definitely be...
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Want the best deals, tips, and trendspotting from Cool Mom Picks? Then you'll definitely want to become a subscriber. This month, one lucky subscriber will win an exclusive prize package from CMP favorite Corolle, including a Bebe Classique Happiness doll, a gorgeous...
5 last-minute DIY trick-or-treat bags you can whip up at home, stat!
Every year, without fail, I discover that we are missing at least one of my three kids' trick-or-treat bags. I'm not sure where they go, but I think there is some sort of black magic involved. But this year, I'm not going to sweat it since I've found a bunch of cool...
After the pink is gone: ways to take on breast cancer all year long
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially ending tomorrow, and this year at Cool Mom Picks we decided to stay away from the "pinkwashing" products, the Facebook memes that don't really help anyone, and the plethora of pink ribbon products, however well-intended....
4 of our fave makeup removers in every price range, whether you need to wipe off a little mascara or a whole vampire face.
Um, I've seen what I look like in the morning if I haven't washed off my makeup...and it's downright scary. So I'm always on the lookout for awesome (and affordable) makeup removers. Here are four of our faves--just in time for Halloween faces or even a game of...
Classic wood toys that don’t cost a billion dollars
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys, but I find the prices haven't decreased much. But CMP fave Skip Hop...
6 easy, last-minute Halloween treats that are way more impressive than a bowlful of candy corn
You had big Halloween plans, right? And then...time slipped away. I've been there. Start by forgiving yourself: it's just Halloween after all, and to a kid, everything looks delicious. Throw together a one of these super cute, last-minute treats with what you have on...
You can haz kittens and cupcakes on National Cat Day
I miss many things about working in New York, but today I have a totally unexpected and thoroughly awesome reason to miss my old office. Or one in Seattle and San Francisco too. Because today it would have been filled with kittens and cupcakes. Private driver service...