The cutest baby clothes: Editors Best of 2012
There is something about buying cute baby clothes that we think parents never get over, even when our own babies couldn't squeeze a single toe into those little onesies. This year brought a slew of gorgeous and fun clothes for babies, and here, we've pared it down to...
Merry Christmas, Cool Moms!
Merry Christmas from Kristen, Liz, and the entire team at Cool Mom Picks. We're home enjoying our families today and we hope that whatever you celebrate, you get the chance to do the same. We also hope you got to sleep a little past 5 AM this morning, no matter how...
13 fun holiday activities to keep the kids occupied all week long
If your kids are anything like mine, they're dogging your heels and sneaking under the Christmas tree to peek at presents any chance that they can get. So I'm desperate to find anything to keep them occupied for the next 24 hours until Santa arrives--and frankly,...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Whether you need last-minute gifts or a way to make the tech under the tree extra special, here are some of our favorite picks from the past week. 1. Giving the gift of a fancy tech gadget? Take this extra step to make a tech gift truly special and unique. 2. Want a...
Add some mad, merry scientists to your Christmas tree
My kids are finally at the age where I can outsource most of the tree decorating duties to them and still be pretty darn pleased with the results. It's true: I haven't tweaked a single strand of lights or rearranged the glass balls. But I just discovered that my tree...
Sugar Wish: a last-minute gift that’s super sweet
I love candy. But being a bit of a candy connoisseur, I'm very particular about my sugar. Personally, I like a combination of sweet and sour, with just the right amount of gummy. But it's hard to know what will delight someone's particular sweet tooth, you know?...
The prettiest 2013 calendars for the prettiest walls
If you're like me, you tend to get your brand-new 2013 calendar sometime...say, in March, when it's on sale. Or you can be smart (like I'm trying to be this year) and get ready for January by starting now, with one of these gorgeous 2013 calendars. -Liz I am so taken...
7 make-ahead Christmas brunch recipes for a no-fuss, all-delicious morning
Now that I have kids, breakfast has become my favorite meal of Christmas day. I want it to feel special--a quiet, cozy time to wind down after a whirlwind of gift opening and before a whirlwind of family--but making a special Christmas breakfast can feel like a...
The best last minute gift for a mom, dad, grandparent, best friend, or just someone you really love.
I get it--you're busy. We all are. Sometimes the people we love most in the world are the hardest to shop for so we put it off; or sometimes they just get relegated to the "last minute gift list" after all the earlier deadlines with teachers and coaches and sitters....
9 free, fabulous printable gift tags to top off your Christmas gifts
It's never too late for more awesome free printable gift tags. In fact, I'm pretty certain I will be in good company this weekend when I start--and finish--all my wrapping for Christmas. There's still time to stock up on tape, double check the gift wrap supply, and...