More coolness from recent weeks…
Tons of easy pirate party ideas, because every day should be Talk Like a Pirate Day.
There is never a bad time to throw a pirate themed party and look for cool pirate party ideas. Of course there's always Halloween -- and then today's Talk Like a Pirate Day. (One of our favorites!) But it's a cool birthday party theme all on its own, and it doesn't...
All the favorite people in your life, written in stars.
We've always been fond of mom jewelry that doesn't look like mom jewelry, and hooray for us, there have been no shortage of beautiful options over the years. From braille jewelry to roman numeral necklaces, we've seen it all. And now, this custom family zodiacs...
Here’s how you can follow Cool Mom Picks, Cool Mom Tech, Cool Mom Eats. We promise we’ll make it worth your while.
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...
SoundBub: The cutest (and smartest) portable white noise machine ever.
I never used a white noise machine with any of my kids when they were babies, which may explain why they were such terrible nappers. Compare that to my friends, who'd come over for dinner and board games with their babies in tow. Their kids slept soundly in our room...
A clever backpack vest for kids, so you can ditch the role of family sherpa
If you've been reading Cool Mom Picks for long while now, you know how much we love to support small indie shops that make amazing gifts for kids or families -- like the beautiful handmade jewelry at Julian & Co or geeky wooden teething toys from 3Princesses Etsy...
5 fun and easy last-minute birthday party ideas your kids will love. (Not that we think you forgot or anything.)
I've never actually forgotten to send the invites out to one of my kids' birthdays, but I've definitely waited until the very last minute to plan their parties. The thing is: if your child's birthday happens to land during one of the crazy-busy times of the year...
I see London, I see France, I see your new favorite underpants.
We haven't been shy about talking about our underwear here on Cool Mom Picks, which means you might already know that we're big Hanky Panky fans. And so, I just had to share my new favorite style that I recently discovered on a shopping trip. Related: Spanx faux...
16 terrifically creepy YA novels for kids (and adults!) who dig dark themes. Boo!
As we turn the corner into All Things Pumpkin Spice, let us not forget that being up all night with a scary book can be truly delicious. These YA reads for teens (and adults!) who dig dark themes range from silly vampires to magical devils to absolute terror -- and...
Chatting with Lisa Loeb about why kids music doesn’t actually suck | Spawned ep 51
If you think kids' music is the stuff that makes you want to jab forks into your ears, then you need to listen to the latest episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, featuring the one-and-only Lisa Loeb! This indie alt rocker sensation turned mom of two and kindie...
We’re fawning over these 9 adorable woodland creature bags for tweens.
Guiding a tween through fashion choices can get pretty squirrely. They want to seem grown up, but they also adore cuteness. It's a bear of a problem for even the most chipper of moms. That's why we've rounded up a staggering selection of adorable woodland creature...
11 times new parents have thought WTF, how is this my life?
Sure, those prenatal classes and baby books may prepare you for labor, breastfeeding (kind of), and baby milestones. But there are so many truly insane moments as a new parent that create a stark difference between your new life (i.e. slave to an infant) and your old...
Brooklinen: Amazing modern sheets when you don’t have the zillion hours it takes to look for amazing sheets
As someone who dreads sheet shopping with the fiery hatred of a thousands suns (seriously, why why why are 99% of all the sheets online so darn fugly?), I breathed a sigh of relief when I first clicked over to Brooklinen, a new site offering beautifully packaged,...
Honest election diapers for bipartisan babies
Now your baby's bottom can get political this election season with these limited edition Honest election diapers that are eco-friendly and bipartisan-friendly, too. (Great for split households.) Related: Get political with these new TOMS shoes We've been longtime fans...
The cutest lunch box notes, whether your kids love Star Wars, Pokémon GO, or Dr. Seuss
Way back when my mom packed lunch for me, the brown paper bag always came adorned with a smiley face, a heart, or on days she was feeling really ambitious, a rough portrait of our dog, Maggie. And as a kid, it made such a difference, especially in the early days when...
Sponsored Message: An easy way to get your family organized, all with one simple system.
This is a sponsored message from Home Headquarters Kit Parents can use all the organizational help they can get, and now it's even easier thanks to the Home Headquarters Kit, an all-in-one organization system designed to make life easier for busy families. Each kit...
9 black-and-white fall dresses for girls, from twirly to sporty to oh so mod
This summer's hot black-and-white trend (remember the cool swimsuits we found from Nununu and Marimekko?) is still going strong this fall. So we pulled together our favorite black-and-white fall dresses for girls -- from twirly styles to sporty pieces they can wear on...
A pro makeup artist picks her 5 best mascaras right now
Lately, I've been on a mascara mission. For me, not only does the perfect mascara have to look great, and add the perfect amount of volume to my lashes, but it can't run; I have deep set eyes and often end up with black mascara under my eyes as the day progresses. As...
Sponsored Message: Leesa Mattresses are designed to help you sleep better, whatever your body type
This is a sponsored message from Leesa Mattress The key to getting better sleep is often about finding the best mattress for your body, and that's exactly what Leesa Mattress delivers. Designed by a group of smart entrepreneurs who had their own sleep issues, they...
5 smart storage solutions for your kids’ artwork. Goodbye clutter!
Remember that trippy British kid's television show Teletubbies? How can anyone forget?! There was a character named The Noo-noo, which was a vacuum cleaner that went around sucking up anything out of place. Well, sadly, I too hate clutter so much that my family...
8 fun, not over-the-top, pregnancy announcement ideas beyond waving the stick in the air
Yes, we know -- announcing a pregnancy used to mean making a phone call to your parents, or maybe having a dinner if you wanted to go big. But now, so many couples are looking for creative ways to announce a pregnancy and, I get it. Especially as someone who's now...
Savitude lets you shop based on body type, so every woman can feel her most beautiful | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Savitude If you've ever struggled to find stylish, quality work clothes -- let alone the time to buy them -- the new Savitude app and Savitude website are about to make it easier than ever. Especially if you're switching...