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The Valentine’s gift for the baby who stole your heart
It's coming up on Valentine's Day, which means it's the time we start looking for cute Valentine's gifts for babies that don't make our teeth hurt from the sweetness. One of my favorite fallback recommendations is the personalized heart tattoo onesie, and this one...
6 wooden blocks crafts to make those old toddler toys new and fun again
I've been cleaning up and paring down lately, and that includes some of the wooden blocks my kids got as gifts when they were young. So I started thinking about upcycled wooden blocks craft ideas that might breathe some new life into them. While a fresh coat of paint...
Cool Mom Picks on Facebook and beyond, so you never miss that one awesome post you’ve been waiting for.
Yes, it's true, we love Facebook, we love Twitter, we love social media in general, which is where you'll find us every day, passing our favorite can't-miss posts from Cool Mom Picks. Plus there's more, like awesome sales, helpful tips, fashion picks, and other cool...
Where to to see all the 2015 Oscar best picture nominees. (Especially if you’re parents and you’ve only seen Big Hero 6.)
Every year since having kids, the huge build-up to Oscars night is followed by the sad realization that most of us have seen maybe...one of the best picture nominees? If we're lucky? Oh, parenthood. However AMC theaters is continuing a genius tradition to help you...
The Mini Life: When you feel like you’ve seen every baby and kid gift out there, here’s where to go.
I'm always happy to introduce you to beautifully-curated independent web boutiques and here's one more new one that's caught my attention since its launch just a few weeks ago. Mini Life is an exquisite children's lifestyle boutique packed full of gorgeous toys,...
Home T shirts : When you’re proud to be…well, from wherever you’re from.
I smiled right away when I discovered Home T shirts, and you probably will too. Because hey, Texans aren't the only ones happy to show a little state pride. These super soft, US-made adult tees, kids tees, and baby onesies cover all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, Cuba,...
How to make loom bands with your fingers: 10 awesome patterns and video tutorials
The Rainbow Loom band bracelets (and necklaces, charms, rings, headbands, oh my) we've shared here are just as popular as ever, as kids find new ways to put them to use. Now, the trend is to ditch the looms entirely and learn how to make loom bands with your...
Baby pants made just for all-star crawlers
It was so exciting to watch my daughter learn to crawl--until she bypassed the area rug and face-planted onto the hardwood floor. We used to joke that she needed knee pads, so I'm excited to find Go Little One Go anti-slip crawling pants for babies, just in time...
Cake Maternity’s new lingerie offerings. Just in time to help moms-to-be feel sexy on Valentine’s Day too.
Valentine's Day is, of course, my free pass to splurge on sexy lingerie. But don't underestimate the power of lacy cotton panties to keep you feeling flirty the other 364 days of the year. We've been big fans of Cake Maternity's beautiful lingerie made specifically...
The new Aden and Anais teething toy: Prepare to make room on your registry.
It seems the masters of all things cozy for baby have done it again; our friends at Aden + Anais, have added yet another baby registry must-have to their collection with new Aden + Anais teething toys and ooh are they cute. Made of maple wood, which is awesome for...
7 fantastic food blogs to follow for family food inspiration beyond the usual
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. With so many food blogs to...
Glerups: The perfect slippers for around the house. Or the chalet.
My kids have a slipper thing. I have no idea when or how it started, but they are obsessed, and very, very picky. This one is too slippery...that one is warm but scratchy... You can't imagine how many we try and never bother to buy--or recommend here. But now,...
The BabyBjorn bouncer gets a modern makeover with polka dots
I'm determined to keep the baby clutter to the necessary minimum for this second round of parenting, and not a wipe warmer more. (Actually, not a wipe warmer at all.) We misplaced a few of our essential items, though, including the trusty baby bouncer so what great...
Sponsored Message: iTest lets you test for strep, right on your smartphone.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work, wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appointment, and heading out with a...
Yellowberry: First bras for girls that their moms will approve of too.
On a recent visit to the bra rack in the juniors department (yes, we've hit that stage around here), I found lacy designs, underwires (underwires!), and padded cups--all evidently meant for my 11-year-old. On the other end of the spectrum were training bras so plain,...
Tree Change Dolls: Turning trash (i.e. Bratz Dolls) into treasure.
Like many parents I know, I have never been a fan of the pouty-lipped, heavy-lidded, overly-made-up Bratz line of dolls. But after I saw what this mother-daughter team has been doing to "rescue" the discarded toys, I was totally charmed by the sweet little dolls who...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream: Possibly the best ice cream in the country
I've been fortunate to travel to many states and try the so-called best ice cream in each--Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream in Bar Harbor, Maine; Capo Gelateria in Salt Lake City; Richardson's Ice Cream (correction) in Middletown, MA; and in my own...
The Blender Girl Smoothies app: Healthy eating inspiration right on your phone.
A peek into our food archive shows that we’re big into smoothies. But no matter how many awesome smoothie recipes we track down for you, nothing will compare to having a constantly updated collection in your back pocket from the smoothie master herself, Tess Masters...
New monogrammed baby shoes from Robeez. This time it’s personal.
They say it's all in a name and the name here is your own kid's. Well, that plus Robeez. As long time fans of the baby shoe brand that rose from start-up to Stride-Rite, it's no surprise that we are all ogling over their perfectly adorable new monogrammed Robeez soft...
Cool Moms: Everywhere, all the time. Here’s where to find us!
Whichever social media site you prefer, we're probably there, passing on the same posts you see here... and more! That more might include links to cool articles, tips for great sales, or just a chance to say "hello!" to us. Find us at: Facebook! Twitter! Pinterest!...
A zit stick that actually works, and fast. Yes, please.
I had the opportunity last year to try Bremenn Clinical, a line of mid-priced corrective skincare products and I'll be honest, nothing was exactly 100% right for my own skin type. I've heard good things about it from people I trust though, so maybe I'm supposed to be...