The coolest new water bottle on the block
I fully admit to drinking way more bottled water than I should, even though I'm aware of how bad the plastic is for the environment, let alone the risk of water that's been marinating in chemicals used to produce said plastic. But now I've found alternative that could...
Crushing on Pantone’s color of the year: Tangerine Tango
Pantone has decreed that 2012 is the year of Tangerine Tango, which they describe as "a spirited reddish orange that continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward."I couldn't agree more. It doesn't hurt that I've been nurturing an orange...
Now I know my ABCs
I've been pleasantly surprised by all the cool, modern updates to alphabet decor, like this recent Etsy discovery which almost makes me wish that I had another baby's room to decorate. The Now I Know My ABCs mobile from MiChiMa L.A.N.D. on Etsy would be a lovely...
thredUP’s new Concierge service – the easiest way to resell your kids outgrown clothes
It is a sad moment when I put a barely worn outfit on one of my kids and realize they've outgrown it before they've even had a chance to spill something on it. But now the smart people at online clothes-swapping site thredUP have come out with a new service that's...
Candyland, now on your wall
For an awesome kids' room design quick change, I head straight for removable wall decals, which are such a smart choice for parents like me who have large wall spaces, fickle kids, and no desire to add more holes in my walls. My latest obsession: The brand new wall...
Student by day; Jedi by night
Labels are a necessary part of school life, but don't go to the dark side and use marker on masking tape. With these free Star Wars printable tags, you don't have to. Whether your kid goes to the Jedi Academy or PS 81, these labels will look sharp hanging from a...
A blue letter J makes it a red letter day
O, G. Can it B? Y, yes, I can C that a rainbow of letters is waiting for U.Seriously, though. Aren't these recycled felt letter pillows too adorable for words? The Personalized Letter Pillows from MableDear on Etsy are big, snuggly, and sewn of felt made from recycled...
Protect free speech – say no to SOPA and PIPA
In solidarity with the many websites protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA)--those sites we rely on every day for news, entertainment, information, and community--Cool Mom Picks will not be posting today. We are deeply concerned about...
Fabulous kids clothes, 60% off. And no, you can’t squeeze into them yourself.
I like me a good sale, especially on kids' clothes. And there's something about the words 60% OFF that force me to click, especially when it's from one of my favorite, durable, stylish kids labels, Polarn O. Pyret. The Polarn O. Pyret fall/winter kids sale has some...
Getting the home organized and prettified at once
Why yes I still am in full-fledged January organization mode, thank you so much for asking! I am spending wayyy too much of my free time (when I'm not organizing, of course) searching for beautiful and functional storage solutions. Aren't these screenprinted...