
Yes, nursing clothes can be fashionable
I'm hoping to nurse this baby of mine after it arrives in the fall. So I am mighty pleased to see that nursing attire has come a long way since the last time I wore it (five years ago). No more zip-up hoodies for me, that's for sure. I've been checking out the...

Straight from the leather markets of Europe to your accessories wardrobe
If you're thinking about some splurge-y accessories or gifts that you can easily justify for fab craftsmanship, super practicality, and timeless elegance, I may have found just the thing. I am so happy to have discovered the gorgeous leather goods from YUE,...

This summer an eco deck chair is the place to be
With patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there's nothing to stop me from making the lounging...

Swoop bags for LEGOS get more portable. Whoo!
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel,that's just as sturdy and...

A cool free Scandinavian online magazine for parents and kids: Ja tack!
Every once in a while, something amazing comes along in the land of kids and parents that makes me giddy with excitement. And more often than not, whatever that amazing thing may be ends up costing me a lot of money. Not so with my recent discovery of a totally free...

A is for aperitif. Or…apple juice? Yeah, apple juice,
Our admiration for NYC photographer Joanne Dugan goes way back. From her genius ABC NYC book and then her NYC counting book, to the custom name artwork made from her photography, her work is equal parts sophisticated and child-like, which is why we love it as much as...

A pregnancy care package subscription to make those 9 months a little easier to take? Yes, please
Every pregnancy is a gift and with this being my third, I still marvel at how miraculous the whole process is. But along with the miracle of life comes other "gifts" like massive indigestion, fatigue, bloating, and well, I'll spare you the others. Just in time for my...

4 healthy coconut snacks you must have on hand, and not just for the kids.
We've gone cuckoo for coconuts. According to my last count, there are a million and one coconut snacks on the market today. (And, yes, that's official market data, ha.) Turns out, pure coconut is pretty healthy stuff. It is still high in saturated fat, but also in...

Artwork you want to touch. And we wouldn’t blame you.
A while back, I was introduced to the beautiful felted wool art from artist Maryanne Quinn, which was mainly made to order. But now there's a sale on her work and if you've got a nursery to furnish or a kid's room with a wall calling for some color, it's worth a look....

A whole new kind of personalized gift from the kids from Hiho Batik
I've been a longtime fan of the fun, spirited kids clothing by Hiho Batik since back when we started Cool Mom Picks. (Yes, even before the Obama girls were photographed wearing their tees.) But I think I might love them even more now that I discovered their...