Cool suits for little boys? They exist!
We are big fans of Fore! Axel and Hudson. Their golf inspired clothes for boys are just so darn cool. But they do more than the golf stuff, as it turns out, and if you've got a fancy occasion coming up, but a not-so-fancy boy, this is a terrific site for you. I dig...
The easiest, safest, least sticky popsicle maker of all time
Pity my children, for popsicles were once merely a thing of legend. You see, we have a saying at our house: Sticky is icky. That means that Mommy can't handle juice, yogurt, smushed bananas, or children covered in any and all of the above.But now, it's okay. ...
Reinventing the beach towel
It's not too often that I get excited about a beach towel for kids. Yes, I get it - some have cuter patterns or whatever. But in the case of Towelmate, they really did reinvent the beach towel for both kids and adults--and it's awesome. Hit the Towelmate website and...
Target and Gwen Stefani launch Pride shirts to support kids and families. (And we’re proud of them!)
This month being National Pride Month, and we all being proud supporters of kids in all kinds of loving families--well, we're thrilled to see Target's new Pride Collection of tees that helps support a really amazing cause: kids. 100% of the purchase price (that's more...
Cool artwork for cool kids. And their cool parents too.
During one of my late night Etsy search sessions (Yes, I like to live dangerously), I happened upon this amazing artwork that I think would my kids would love just as much as I do. And that's exactly the combination I'm looking to cover their walls with. And boy do...
DIY Father’s Day gifts from the kids – Father’s Day Gift Guide
One of the most sentimental, sweet things any kid can do for a dad is to make a DIY Father's Day gift. Whether a gift made from their own artwork, or something entirely crafty (with a little help from another adult, ahem) we just love all of these sentimental--and...
Well Helloooo, Kitty
I have a thing for Hello Kitty (as you may well know) and I also have a thing for Vans. [see more awesome kicks after the jump!] The collection of Hello Kitty Vans Sneakers for kids is adorable, as you'd expect, but I think what I like more is that they're available...
No one’s as cool as our subscribers. Except maybe their kids.
This month, subscribing to Cool Mom Picks is especially cool. Because when our next newsletter goes out, you'll have a chance to win a really awesome subscriber only giveaway.This month, five-- yes, five-- Cool Mom Picks subscribers will each win a $50 gift...
Cool Mom Fit – Train Like a Mother + expert tips just for cool moms
We're always amazed at how many of you are able to make time for running and working out all while chasing after your kids. So with our own Julie Marsh completing her first marathon (go Julie!) and aiming to finish a slew of triathlons this year, and our Editor...
It’s a small world in The Secret World of Arrietty
Want to know why we're in love with The Secret World of Arrietty? Family Movie Night in our house usually means the kids pick an animated-to-the-gills cartoon that tries to make itself relevant to "all ages" with lots of double-entendre, fast-paced action scenes, and...