More coolness from recent weeks…
How to wear Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 color of the year: 3 glam accessories we love.
When Pantone announced their 2017 color of the year, I admit I wasn't entirely sold on Greenery, a bright springy, yellowy green that seemed to come out of nowhere. But after reading the backstory, I get it: After a difficult year for so many people, both socially and...
How Boppy is making it easier for pregnant mamas to get some zzz’s | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from The Boppy Company Finding a comfortable position when you're pregnant -- whether you're sitting, laying down or sleeping -- can be pretty challenging, which is why the new line of prenatal pillows from Boppy might just be the respite...
5 of the hottest Star Wars toys your kids totally want. Trust us.
With the perfectly timed December launch of Rogue One, of course Star Wars toys for kids are all the rage. Again. If you're looking for an awesome gift for your little padawan -- even if he or she isn't quite so little -- here are 5 of the hottest Star Wars toys right...
Creative holiday gift wrapping ideas to make your presents even more amazing.
I love the simplicity of brown paper packages tied up with string as much as the next person, but sometimes I'm in the mood for more creative holiday gift wrapping to make my presents really stand out under the Christmas tree or by the menorah. There are no shortage...
Our staff’s most memorable holiday gift stories: A reminder that joy comes in lots of sizes.
These memories brought to you on behalf of JCPenney We spend so much time around here thinking about the best gifts to give to those we love, that sometimes we forget about ourselves and our own gifts! (Is that a mom thing?) So we asked a few of our writers and...
The best experience gifts for kids who want to do it all.
Research shows that the happiest families are those who spend their money on experiences instead of on things. I totally get it. Looking back at my childhood, I can remember only a handful of toys my parents gave me over the years -- a Strawberry Shortcake lip gloss,...
My holiday gift wish list: 5 splurge items I’d love for my baby! (Any family members listening?)
I tend to be a pragmatist when it comes to buying baby gear. I want great, smart products that won't break the bank, so you won't find me shopping for a diamond-encrusted baby rattle or a WiFi-enabled wipes warmer (is that even a thing?) anytime soon. But that doesn't...
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Whichever social media site is your guilty pleasure du jour, we’re there, making sure you don’t miss our favorite posts on parenting, fashion, apps, recipes, deals and discounts, and random awesomeness from around the web. Plus our favorite part: we love hearing from...
The perfect stocking stuffer is…more stockings. If they’re these rad Star Wars socks.
You can only gift so many Star Wars shirts and toys, and -- wait. Who am I kidding? You can never gift too many Star Wars shirts and toys to the fan in your life. And these posh Star Wars socks are the perfect geeky gift they'll enjoy all year. And they're sized just...
My holiday gift wishlist: 5 great gifts on sale so I won’t feel guilty asking fo them
This year, I'm sticking to a pretty strict budget with my own Christmas shopping, because we're heading to South Korea very soon to finalize our adoption. (Best Christmas gift ever!) (Eds: WE AGREE!) And, as you can probably guess, flights to South Korea aren't...
My holiday gift wishlist: 5 sweet indulgences to help me get my groove back.
I might be 39, but in many ways, 2016 was the year I became an actual adult. Both my father and grandmother died, my daughter got mean-girled, my son started his first real sport, I suffered some health setbacks, and I had to sell my beloved horse. I even cut my hair...
6 DIY holiday classroom gifts that are festive and fun
So apparently giving out holiday classroom gifts are a real thing. How I've managed to get my kids from preschool through middle school not knowing about this, is a mystery to me. But this year, I was tasked with searching for ways to make cute DIY holiday classroom...
Diverse, interracial dollhouse families: Reader Q&A
After featuring Georgette's post on 6 toymakers making diverse interracial dolls for kids, Facebook fan Melissa asked us if we know of any interracial dollhouse families. I love this question. So many of us want to bring more diversity into all our kids' doll...
This gift for the classroom will keep on giving. Yes, more than a Starbucks card.
Very little in life is as terrifying as being handed a wad of cash by desperate parents asking you to find a group teacher gift that's meaningful, memorable, and not a lifetime supply of Best Teacher Ever mugs. This year, you can forego the stack of Starbucks cards...
3 artsy, whimsical craft kits for kids with big imaginations
For the little girls in my life, ages 6–9 has been a craftaholic phase. One that's moving away from cardboard and pipe cleaners and more toward DIY craft kits for kids that result in beautiful finished products they can keep themselves or give to others -- like to...
16 seriously amazing beauty stocking stuffers, beyond nail polish and hand cream.
If you've got a stylish woman in your life, I've got some really fantastic ideas for you for beauty stocking stuffers. My checklist: They have to be practical, useful, affordable (well, relatively) and yet still totally fun to receive. Maybe things she would love but...
My favorite holiday gifts: 5 cool cocktail gifts I want in my stocking.
I'm not going to lie, this past year, and especially what's going on in this country right now has been really hard on me. Really hard, and really stressful. And while I'm the queen of self-care and would love any of the self-care gift ideas in our Cool Mom Picks...
10 fabulous holiday gifts under $25 for the whole family
Whether you're finishing up your holiday shopping or just getting started (hey, no judgment here!) we always love finding cool gifts that are easy to get a hold of and won't break the budget. Even better when they're all at the same shop, so you can just zip around...
Hello, Dolly! Here are 6 of the coolest and most diverse dolls for holiday gifts this season.
As a mom to two beautiful biracial girls, I know just how difficult it can be to find diverse dolls for them to play with. When my firstborn was a baby, it was downright impossible. Today, there are so many dolls for girls and boys that capture the beauty of different...
This ancestry kit is a great gift for the grandparents who have everything.
Put that boring pair of slippers back on the shelf. We've found the perfect gift for the grandparents who already have everything. It's cool, it's educational, and it involves spit and bragging rights. The Geno 2.0 DNA analysis kit from National Geographic and...
We’re spreading the love with these 6 great places to donate toys this holiday season.
It should be obvious by now that here at Cool Mom Picks, we love presents. (We have 350 of them in this year's holiday gift guide, which we think you should check out, if you haven't already.) But even more, we love when our gifts give back in big ways. And what...