Design, organization, and playfulness all in one space. The mom trifecta!
My kids have some of the greatest toys in the world. In one of the messiest playrooms in the world. If there's anyone who needs some design and organization tips, it's me. And I've found just the resource. [don't miss a cool giveaway after the jump!] Mariah Bruehl's...
Easter egg dyes as natural as the eggs themselves
Now I don't have to wonder what I'm using to turn my eggs all shades of the rainbow, thanks to a super-easy-to-use natural Easter egg dying kit whose ingredients are just as natural as the eggs. For years, I have dyed my Easter eggs in whatever is conveniently sold...
Shop Tea Collection today and support Japan.
Retail therapy is literally retail therapy when a portion of your purchase goes towards Japan's Earthquake Relief. Today only, one of our favorite brands, Tea Collection, is donating 20% of all proceeds to Give2Asia for Japan Earthquake relief. Here are just a few of...
Gorgeous Easter egg decorating ideas. A.K.A. face on your egg
When it comes to Easter egg decorating, as with a lot of crafting, I've been known to bite off more than I can chew. Which is maybe why I'm so keen to try my hand at this awesome silhouette Easter egg dying tutorial which looks as beautiful as it does easy. The...
New York City to consider ban on Happy Meal toys. Are you lovin’ it?
Ahhh, the Happy Meal. Regardless of whether or not you ever step foot in a McDonald's, you probably know exactly what you might find if you open up that brightly colored container: A little hamburger or set of nuggets, pouch of fries--and a cheap plastic toy.How many...
A lovely lullaby CD created to help some kids who really need it
I, along with probably many of you, had never heard of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, though it it is the number one genetic killer of children--1 in 40 people unknowingly carry the SMA gene. When I read more about SMA1, the most severe form of SMA, and the likely fate of...
A little bird told me about Birdhouse Pajamas
For a gift that will definitely inspire some "awwwws" at baby showers, we've found that very thing. Or rather, we've found 120 of those very things on our recently launched Baby Shower Gift Guide. But now, we've found one more. (Don't miss a great giveaway after the...
This Easter, it’s all about the Pink Chickens
Around Easter, little girls' outfits at the boutiques can start looking a bit fancy-pantsy. Patent leather and pressed ruffles are all well and good, but the baby girls I know have usually preferred something a bit softer. And sassier. Hopefully the Easter Bunny...
The Nordic Carrier – Well played, baby-snuggling Vikings.
There's a hot new baby carrier that just might exceed all your baby carrying dreams. Except for the one where you're carrying a baby while riding a magical unicorn with Ashton Kutcher.It's called the Nordic Carrier, made by our friends at Lillebaby. And it's got the...
Thinking about travel to San Antonio? You’ll remember the Alamo. And the food. And the roller coasters.
Remember the Alamo? Not a problem--I can help because I'm still dreaming about it. I was lucky enough to hitch onto a press trip to San Antonio, Texas recently, as Cool Mom Picks aims to cover more fun and interesting travel options and family vacation destinations by...