Solid basics for kids? Reader Q&A
I am trying to locate solid lap tees, onesies, and pants comparable to American Apparel in lots of great colors. Any suggestions? - JasmineI'm a huge fan of plain, bright solid baby clothes myself, Jasmine, and luckily, we've featured a few companies...
New Year’s cards for the frazzled but thoughtful among us
So once again it is December 23, and once again I have not yet ordered my holiday cards. Which means--once again--it's New Year's card time!If you're in my boat, I happen to really like this Peace Love Joy holiday photo card which feels peaceful and loving and joyful...
Unwrap a free holiday playlist of kid-friendly songs
If your holiday music collection needs a little boost of something you haven't heard ten thousand times already, check out the list of 7 free downloadable holiday tunes from Jitterbug.tv. They're all original songs from cool bands for kids. In other words: not...
Charitable giving makes great last minute gifts and yeah, tax deductions
It's been a tough year, mamas. We all know it. But we also know how absolutely incredible and giving and generous this here community of parents always is for those in need. While our holiday gift guide has a whole category of terrific charitable gift ideas, we...
Getting your diaper bag or handbag organized for the new year
This is the second in a series of sponsored posts about organization for MomAgenda, makers of fabulous looking, smartly designed organizers including the ultra swanky Personal Portfolio, which has been called the Cadillac of MomAgendas. Cadillac should be honored.One...
Six of the cutest (and free-est) printable gift tags
Now that I'm in the thick of holiday gift-wrapping, and starting to look for finishing touches, nothing warms my heart more than the words free and you don't have to go to the store for this. Which is why I love these awesome gift-worthy gift tags that you can print...
Shapewear for sexy mamas
You know how after the baby is born, you have that extra bit around the middle that just doesn't fit into your clothes? My baby is seven and I'm still fighting that. (Sorry, mamas, it's true.)But wait! DuMi Shapewear has a solution! These lightweight camisoles are...
Heirloom dolls that make you wonder why you’d even consider those mass produced ones
Cool Mom Picks readers know I have a serious soft spot for handmade dolls, which goes way back to the days that my mom taught me how to stuff an old stocking with batting and stitch the face to make a nose. But the incredible handmade dolls from Viola Studio? Well...
Family game night goes deeper with Family Matters
Look, I'm going to be honest: When I read that Family Matters is the family game for ages 8+ that helps your family get to know each other better, I steeled myself for my daughter rolling her eyes and my son sliding underneath the table, declaring his boredom....
Need Santa? There’s An App For That
I don't need to tell you that it might be handy to be able to program calls from Santa into your phone, for when you want to remind the kids that he knows when they're naughty or nice. Or to be able to pull, right out of your pocket, video to show a fidgety...