Non-toxic paint that is safe for your baby? Yes please.
Creating a cute, stylish nursery is supposed to be fun and invigorating. Then you find out all the places that toxic chemicals have taken over and it changes things a bit. If you're like me, you want to cut some corners for your budget's sake. But when it comes to...
The 6 best new products for babies (because I couldn’t narrow it to five)
Picking just five of the best new products for babies? That's hard! And yet, a few weeks ago, I was honored to be one of the terrific judges at the New York Baby Show Expo put on by New York Family Magazine, and was asked to do that very thing. Narrowing down from...
The baby gear for your next road trip
As a mommy that is constantly on the go, I find that my kid's nap times can be interrupted by life. So if I can't create nap time at home, I'll create it on the go. You gotta do what you gotta do, right? And here's a fabulous bit of gear that's helpful for you...
When is a cool tie more than cool tie? When it’s a cool Father’s Day ecard.
When I think of Father's Day, two things immediately come to mind: ties and cards. Both of which can be awesome, and not trite--provided you know what to look for.Two years ago we discovered the gorgeous indie label ties from Pierrepont Hicks, which we loved so much,...
Thank you Design Public, we’ll take that discount!
When looking for decor and something lovely for my home, one of my first stops is Design Public. If you love modern, contemporary design, this is the site for you to find a wide variety of home accessories, furniture, art and much more. Well lucky for...
Gourmet gifts for dad – Father’s Day Gift Guide
Gourmet gifts make great Father's Day gifts for any dad, at least in our families. It's hard not to be thrilled by a little something sweet (or salty or sour or beer-y) to go with that sentimental card. Here, a few tasty Father's Day picks for the food-loving dad in...
Lyft your kids up where they belong
With four kids in our home, we've gone through our fair share of booster seats, and I've never quite found one that has every feature that I'm looking for. But after discovering this new one from Cool Mom Picks favorite Scandinavian Child, I think I've reached booster...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week:1. Presenting the first actual Instagram camera, which instantly prints out photos like a Polaroid. Would you buy one?2. If the dad in your life loves music, this unadvertised Sonos deal at...
Ubbi – Building a better diaper pail
The best diaper pail is the kind of topic that inspires some raging debates on mom message boards. They're essential. They're a waste of money. They're too expensive. I couldn't live without it. So what's a first-time mama to do? My advice: Get the diaper pail. And...
Pink and blue layette essentials that are cuter than those other pink and blue layettes
Pink and blue can feel like such generic colors for a baby layette. But when it is done right, it not only looks great, but let's be honest, it does help a new mom avoid those awkward comments about "what a beautiful baby boy!" when what she's really got in the...