Bear feet – Almost like bare feet, but prettier
My search for the ultimate summer sandal is on thanks to the early 80-degree weather here in the South, and I think I might have found it in Bear Feet shoes.The simple, versatile styling instantly caught my eye, and as I clicked around their site, I was intrigued by...
For Mother’s Day, a gift that’s for more than your own mom
You know that feeling when you pick up an object and can feel that it was made far away, somewhere different and exotic? It seems more real somehow, like it has a story. These shimmering lavender sachets from CMP favorite Raven + Lily have that aura of mystery, and...
Two new family CD’s by groups who usually play for us old folks
I've come across two CDs from musicians who usually perform for adults, but have recently turned their collective talent toward the music for the younger set. Using distinct voices, a whole slew of instruments and music grounded in folk, country and...
Gilt Groupe goes maternity. Whoo!
Do you ever have that dream--the one where you go to a big, magical store, and everything is shiny and pretty and on a 50% off sale? I do, and I'm usually riding a glittery pink unicorn with shopping baskets as saddle bags. That's why I've been ogling the sparklies on...
Talk about Pop Art
I'm a huge fan of Robert Subuda and Matthew Reinhart's pop up children's books. My son's copies from the Encyclopedia Prehistorica series show the wear and tear of well-read books. So why am I not surprised that I am awestruck by their beautiful pop-up note cards...
Funky + simple + handmade = SOLD.
My very favorite word is cupcake, but I'm also a huge fan of funky, simple, and handmade. Luckily, those are the specialties of Mountain Aven Baby. Well, maybe not the cupcake part. But the other three.We see loads of bibs and blankets, but what makes WAHM-run...
It’s great to be a Cool Mom Picks subscriber
You know, it's been a while since we mentioned our awesome newsletter subscriber program, and all the stuff you might be missing if you're not a part of it. Especially this month. Because if you sign up for our newsletter before April 30, you'll have a chance to win a...
Keepsake lockets for moms take a fabulous turn
Motherhood is more about the journey than the finish line-- although I admit I dream of the day they're in college and I can have a white couch. Motherhood is an adventure. It's chaotic, muddled, and beautiful. It's anything but static. This locket's like that, too....
Storing the kids’ artwork in plain view
For the last five years, I have done my best to figure out what the heck to do with my oldest daughter's awesome artwork. As you probably know, the fridge display only works for so long, and while framing it would be nice, how do I pick just one? Well, thank you Lil...
Three dresses for Mother’s Day
Despite our incredible devotion to tracking down the most awesome Mother's Day gifts around here, we recognize that not every family is gift-y. Sometimes it's indeed the thought that counts, and that a beautiful card inscribed with a heartfelt sentiment goes a long...