Tickled Pink & Sage

Tickled Pink & Sage

We’re pleased to announce that our Cool Mom Picks family has grown with the much awaited arrival of co-founder and editor Liz’s daughter Sage Alexandra, weighing in just under 8lbs.Considering Liz sounded better than I do after a full night’s sleep,...
Feeling Fruity

Feeling Fruity

I’m not into the matchy-matchy look with clothes for my girls. They seem to like eclectic, creative fashion as well: The wildly patterned tights, the bright shirts, the multicolored shoes. I figure as long as we’re not blinding anyone, we’re good to...
Keep Those Maternity Panties to Yourself

Keep Those Maternity Panties to Yourself

At 8 months pregnant, yoga still does wonders for my body and mind. Unfortunately, it’s a little tough on my ego, what with the the evil combo of giant maternity underwear and low-rise yoga pants, creating a peep show of the worst kind for those behind me in...
You Light Up My Life

You Light Up My Life

While I would like to think a picture of my children makes a wonderfulpresent anytime of year, I suppose there’s a limit to how often you can hastily drop a snapshot into a frame and send it off to the in-laws.Instead step up your gift-giving through Light...
Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk

Our excitement about getting my daughter settled into her toddler bed was cut short when we couldn’t find anything but a regular sized pillow to put in it. And considering that took up half of the mattress–yeah, not the best option.Enter the adorable...
Like Sleeping in Daddy’s T-Shirt

Like Sleeping in Daddy’s T-Shirt

Not every baby is lucky enough to have a grandma like mine does, who can spend weeks creating a gorgeous hand-crafted quilt for the nursery. Sometimes you just actually have to (gasp) buy one. If you’re looking for something fresher than the same old alphabet...
Bag Ladies

Bag Ladies

With my daughter’s third birthday rapidly approaching, I’m already in party planning mode. While she’s got definite opinions about her cake and party theme, the party favor bags are my territory. Instead of sending kids home with candy that will win...
Sometimes Girls Have All the Luck

Sometimes Girls Have All the Luck

Apologies in advance to all the mother’s of boys out there – read further and your ovaries are going to start screaming out for a baby girl, simply so you can dress her in the goooooorgeous bits of gorgeousness from Matti + Me. Every one of designer Paula...
The Walls They Are A-Changin’

The Walls They Are A-Changin’

It seems to me that what I’m looking for in kids’ room decor has transitioned almost as fast as my son has moved from the infant to the toddler to the kid section. Change is happening and it’s taking my soft, cuddly nursery fabric with it. Someone at...