Girls headbands as casual and dreamy as summer
An insane number of crafters on Etsy are making all manners of barrettes, hair bands and baby bows, some with adornments larger nearly as large the actual baby. (I never got that, I have to say.) Searching for something tasteful can be an exercise--a long exercise--in...
Breaking news: Peg Perego stroller recall
If you bought a Peg Perego stroller between January 2004 and September 2010, you'll want to check to be sure it's not one of the 223,000 strollers that are only just now being recalled after an infant died in 2004. Little ones, particularly those under 12 months old,...
Punk goes pretty (says the Doc Martens fan)
You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you'll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London.Who said punk couldn't be pretty? When two British style institutes merge, you know...
9 ooey, gooey, fantastic s’mores recipes. (Is it summer without them?)
Nothing says summer to me like campfires and s'mores. Although being a city person, I can't say I spend as much time with campfires as I do with s'mores. Luckily, you don't need a bonfire either to enjoy the chocolate and melted marshmallow dessert. In fact, you don't...
A cardboard play town perfect for kids, and rebels who like turquoise houses.
Between the heatwaves and the crazy downpours, I feel like we've been getting more use out of our creative indoor toys this summer than our scooters. And now here's one more that I'm just smitten with, because it's more than just a building kit. [don't miss an...
The coolest birthday dresses, now 100% for charity
This October, my youngest daughters will be turning 4 and 2 and as part of our family tradition, they will be wearing hand-me-down Courtney Courtney kids' dresses. We first featured them in 2008 on Cool Mom Picks, and designer Courtney Chu has since remained one of...
Pimpin’ the hose
Tap water's making a comeback, and here's a great way to share the love. And the water. On the surface, Faucet Face is a company that sells glass water bottles. But behind the scenes, they're trying to start a movement towards tap water and away from pricey and...
Throwing an Olympics Party? Some of the coolest printables, snacks, and party ideas
With so many of us on the verge of Olympics fever, a Summer Olympics party is such a great way to get older kids into the spirit of the games. Whether you're just trying to make the opening ceremonies more exciting on Friday, or throw a full out theme party for a...
Amazing boys’ clothes on sale in time for back to school – all under $12.
We get kind of excited when we find any cool boys clothes, as you well know, and even more so when we find great boys clothes on sale. Especially when they're from from one of our favorite shops--and CMP sponsors--Red 21 Boys. Here, just a few of the really cool...
In tribute to Sally Ride and all the brave women of tomorrow
Sally Ride was the first woman in space, and saying that the space she's left behind is hard to fill is an understatement. But we've found a beautiful kids' book to help your little girl dream big, just like Sally. My Name Is Not Isabella, written by Jennifer...