Organic kids clothes made for play, discovery, and adoration
Scout Collection was the first company I ever encountered at a trade show that was totally committed to organic kids clothes and fair trade practices, but designed with styling that could hold its own in any chic urban boutique. This was about four years ago. To think...
When stylish eyes are smiling – the joys of mineral makeup
You might notice that a lot of our beauty posts highlight the fact that the product is eco-conscious and doesn't contain yucky, icky, no-good chemicals. But this pick is triply good: good for the environment, good for your skin, and makes you feel totally...
Safer choices for Halloween hair and makeup
For the first year ever, since becoming a parent, I actually have my kids' Halloween costumes ready to go with more than 2 hours to spare before the 31st. Well, almost. The last thing we have to track down is some black cat nail polish, and some green face paint to...
Denim and denim – can it be done?
This post also appears on the Gap 1969 Stream along with tons of photos, articles, inspiration, and tips about denim.It's so funny having to say that denim is in for kids because, hello, was it ever out? I adore seeing denim now in surprising places - hats,...
6 cool, easy, last minute Halloween craft projects
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and it's certainly one of my kids' too. But with all the costume-wrangling and candy-buying and party-coordinating, I suddenly realize I have yet to hang so much as a fake spiderweb on my front door. So I poked around some of...
Do Fun Stuff and help some kids with some seriously fun kindie tunes
I've never doubted the power of music to unite people--though it does bring to mind those big events like Woodstock or Live Aid. But it's the effort of one dad and some very cool bands with loads of heart that now deserve to get people behind an important cause:...
The next best thing to the Cool Mom Tech launch party? The Cool Mom Tech launch party swag.
To celebrate the launch of our new sister site, Cool Mom Tech last week, we got together and threw a bicoastal launch party sponsored by the amazing techcessory mavens at Logitech. And what a party it was!Because we couldn't invite every one of our readers, supporters...
Personalized hairclip holders to add to your awesome gift idea file
I'm generally a good gifter. However, I've been a little stumped about what to buy a good friend's little girl for her first birthday. They live in a tight NYC apartment, so their toy situation is extremely edited. Her stylish wardrobe, though, is well stocked with...
Chef Sam Talbot’s tips on cooking without sugar
When Kristen and I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam Talbot, our Top Chef crush for the last few years, it was hard not to say yes. (Frankly, it was hard not to get all sweaty and nervous for days beforehand.) It was a bit intimidating; not because he's...
A plant a day keeps… um… me entertained and educated?
I don't subscribe to many things online because I hate spam-- but I do make exceptions. For Cool Mom Picks newsletters, for example. And now, for the free Plant of the Day email by Your Garden Show. See, I have a black thumb and a very green brain. But I love the fun...