The James Bond wallet for Father’s Day
While big kids may be busy at camp in the coming weeks stitching up a leather wallet for Father's Day (and I'm sure it's lovely), I think we can all safely agree that stainless steel is sleeker and tougher. That's why I love the wallets and passport sleeves by...
Sandra Boynton introduces the best book character EVER
Sandra Boynton's newest character in her newest book is the sweetest, funniest, cutest critter ever: My kid. And not because his sister drew him in with my missing Sharpie.I just love Are You A Cow?, a customizable (yes, customizable) board book by world-famous,...
A Dennis Hopper DVD library – the perfect tribute to two very cool guys for Father’s Day
I, like every other cinemaphile out there, was crushed to learn that Dennis Hopper died this weekend. I think I first noticed him--like, really noticed him--when he played the father in Rumbleish but it was a college screening of Blue Velvet that sold me forever. I...
Daddy and me shirts for Father’s Day – admit it. It’s adorable.
Oh stop it you cynics. Most dads -- especially the new ones -- would be thrilled to spend Father's Day flouting their dadness on their chest, and that of their doting progeny. So we've tracked down a few of the more clever daddy and me sets, just perfect for that...
Plastic toys that are better than those other plastic toys
The way I see it, if your kids are going to fall in love with colorful shape sorters and battery-operated talking phones anyway--and trust me, they are--they might as well be from a company like b.toys. This small company used to license their designs to the Parents...
Summer Camp – it’s come a long way from lanyards and capture the flag
While suburban kids have access to pools and lakes and campgrounds, we city folk make do with our own assets when it comes to summer camps for preschoolers--like museum trips and cooking classes and lots and lots of arts and crafts. And of course, we justify it by...
It’s Memorial Day – get out the linen!
Memorial Day is here which means goodbye wool, hello breezy, beautiful linen. Even when it comes to your kids' playthings.Have you ever loved a doll so much that you wanted to hug it? Wait, that's ridiculous, even for a rhetorical question. Of course you want to hug...
Baby bloomers for a cause
I have already espoused my love for baby bloomers here on Cool Mom Picks. Their versatility really make them the perfect warm weather baby accessory. But with the adorable baby bloomers from CMP fave Raven & Lily, I just added another reason to my list -...
Mommy’s little gentleman
It always seems like girls get the pick of the litter when it comes to cool accessories and boys are relegated to fourteen varieties of baseball caps. So if you've got a little hat connoisseur of the male persuasion, I strongly suggest this adorable spade canvas...
Boy’s First Birthday Party Ideas – Reader Q&A
I need some great first birthday party ideas and some adorable first birthday party attire for a little boy. Any suggestions? I am a recent follower, but a huge fan! Thanks! -Emilie Congratulations on the upcoming first birthday for your little guy! I'm sure you...