Hurricane Sandy: More than a dozen ways you can help
Like many of you, we've been overwhelmed by the photos and stories of Hurricane Sandy. Some of us have even lived through it (but we're all safe, thank goodness!) so have been grateful that so many of you have asked how to help those in need after this devastating...
Why your little one should see this book before a trip to the eye doctor
My daughter was a bit nervous before her first trip to the eye doctor, especially since she knew there was a good chance she'd need reading glasses. Fortunately it wasn't a scary visit, and she loves her cool new fuchsia frames, but I wish Arlo had been around back...
Feed the world with beautiful limited-edition art
My kids are getting to an age when they're understanding that there are big differences between the way we live and how families around the world live.It's pretty tough these days, though, for a kid to feel like they can make any kind of impact in a faraway country....
We’re grooving on Ozomatli’s rockin’ new album for kids
Eighteen years of rocking out plus a Grammy win thrown in for good measure, makes Ozomatli a band for the ages. Yet as big as they've become, the band still rocks a happy home-grown vibe. And their latest venture is a kids' album every bit as awesome as fans like me...
Pretty bowls make great hostess gifts. Especially when they’re on sale.
With Halloween an entire day behind us, our thoughts at Cool Mom Picks already turn to the best holiday gifts. (We can't help it!) So when I saw these beautiful little Japanese bowls on sale, I thought, ooh...hostess gift. The modernist Japanese bowls at West Elm are...
Sugar-free ways to keep kids busy on Halloween
Trick-or-treating is still hours away and my kids are already talking nonstop about Halloween candy. So to help maintain a bit of my own sanity today, I've rounded up a few ways to keep my kids busy and entertained until the evening rolls around. Here's hoping these...
Creature comforts
My first thought after seeing these handmade plush cameos and pillows was, "So cute that it hurts." I mean, look at these faces! And shapes! I have a list of children that I want to make happy with these adorable creatures. ...
Ghost stories. Ooooooooo!
My tween is finally beyond the check-under-the-bed-for-monsters stage, and is now onto reading scary stories "for fun." So once she hangs up her Halloween trick-or-treat bag for the night, I know she'll enjoy digging into this smart and spooky guide that deals with...
Cool clothes for sporty girls. Yes, they exist.
I've been a fan of the INKnBURN running clothes ever since I discovered them at the Disneyland Tinkerbell half-marathon earlier this year. So I have to admit that I was pretty excited to see their ultra cool girls' athletic wear, particularly the newest styles that I...
Funky kids’ furniture that’s not your average kids’ furniture
When I started searching for furniture to fill my kids' bedrooms, I was on the lookout for pieces that were kid-friendly yet well designed. I wanted something that didn't feel predictable. And above all, I wanted something that didn't look like it was...