Vintage meets handmade meets gorgeous
I have a soft spot for stitch art and it's not just because I live in the embroidery capital of the world (yes, there is such a place). As a gal who can't even sew a button onto a pair of pants, I greatly admire those patient enough to create detailed designs out of...
Owl love you forever
Owls are some seriously cool animals. They have big eyes, they're nocturnal, and they "whoo." They're also the requisite cute kids motif of the decade, which you know if you're an avid Cool Mom Picks reader.You know what's cooler than an owl though? An owl with a tie...
A safer, cozier place for baby to sleep than the car seat
Editor's Note: The Nap Nanny and Chill have been recalled by the CPSC. You should discontinue use immediately and return it to your retailer. The last 8 1/2 months have not been easy. That's how long ago our second child was born. And that was the last time I got...
Old-fashioned modern dolls
I grew up playing with muñecas de trapo (rag dolls) so when I saw the new modern doll line by Cool Mom Pick favorite Petit Collage I was instantly smitten. They're just like the dolls I grew up with -- except that, well, they're not exactly made of...
Beastly and silly coloring fun? Yes, please.
Open ended coloring books are simply divine. They give children (and adults--I admit, I love to color!) just enough of a prompt to get things going. The finished pages from your kids are pure magic. In the case of My Beastly Book of Silly Things: 150 ways to doodle,...
A sweet new line for tots and tweens–hold the bling
When I go shopping for my nieces, I often find myself wishing I could just shrink my own wardrobe for them. There are so many brands out there that feel it's necessary to splash sequins all over their duds or plaster them with silly little sayings. Thankfully, there's...
The best baby carrier for a new parent (who’s new to baby carriers)
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked by pregnant friends is what is the best baby carrier to get. Okay, so not everyone is going to want a hundred million carriers (as I have apparently needed over the years, ahem), but it's still tricky for me to pick just...
Pearls & Popcorn – Parisian kiddie style now available stateside
I often get stuck in a rut when it comes to buying clothes for my kids. I automatically order their jeans and sweaters from big name chains and then am continually disappointed about the fit or the fact that a hole appears after only a couple times on the playground....
A Dolphin Tale
"I got water in my eyes!" my son wailed. But he wasn't crying. Actually, he looked like he was trying to cry and couldn't."Doesn't hurt, does it?" I said smugly. And he shook his head no. A perfect chance to pitch a fit, lost to products that actually live...
A convertible stroller blankie that changes with the seasons
After a very generous stretch of unseasonably mild weather in New York, the freezing cold is here (sigh). Rather than pretend I live in LA, I have to take winter seriously this year since I have a new-ish baby to keep warm. Thankfully I found a new stroller blanket...