More coolness from recent weeks…
Navajo-inspired accessories with a modern twist: this fall’s big trend
This fall we're loving the patterns and details in fashion inspired by iconic Navajo art and textures and those that bring to life other tribal imagery. Leather, turquoise, feathers, fringe and those bold geometric patterns are statements that can work for...
Cooking with kids: Healthy snacks that kids can help make and everyone will eat
At a recent family brunch with Cool Mom Picks, Cool Mom Tech and LiveHealth Online, an awesome new service that gives you immediate access to board-certified doctors from home, I was reminded that cooking with kids is an awesome opportunity to go beyond chocolate chip...
Our favorite Pinterest pins of the week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like this every day from our site and beyond. 1. Super cute teacup craft for kids from one of our favorite craft bloggers. 2. Baby shoes to make you squee. (Well, we did.) 3. The hilarious kids'...
Rosh Hashanah food goes indie.
I'm all for starting the Jewish new year off right, and for me that means a gourmet Rosh Hashanah food taster from our favorite online indie food marketplace, MOUTH. Why stick with plain old apples and honey, when the goodies in the "High Holy Day-licious" pack (ha)...
Talk Like a Pirate Day: Avast, me hearties, it’s time for the cutest pirate treasures for kids!
Ahoy mateys, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day, one of our favorite should-be-a-real-holiday days of the year. And though my "pirate speak" is a little rusty, my ability to find some of the cutest and coolest pirate-related treasures is right on the mark. So keep reading...
10 cool DIY leaf crafts for kids that they can actually do. (No offense, Pinterest.)
As the chill starts to hit the air and the sweaters come out from the back of the closet around here, that means it's almost time for DIY leaf crafts for kids. Or hey, maybe you've already started? (Hey, Minnesota!) While there's no shortage of stunning DIY craft...
In This Book: A stunning picture book for kids and the parents who love reading to them
Just out in the US from French author Fani Marceau is a new favorite picture book that I expect will become a permanent fixture on many kids' bookshelves: In This Book. It features the kind of repetitive structure that really appeals to babies and the earliest...
The 2014 Martha Stewart American Made award finalists: A few of our favorite shops worth voting for
We are thrilled that Martha Stewart is again shining a spotlight on those gifted American makers who brings us so many gorgeous items to decorate our homes, dress our babies, and beautify our lives through the 2014 American Made awards. And now it's time for you to...
An awesome new meal planning website that personalizes your meal plans. It’s like doing it yourself, without having to do it yourself.
How many times have you heard "Just meal plan!" when you groan about the never-ending responsibility of feeding your family night after night? But time constraints, logistics, or the fact that organizing ahead isn't everyone's strong suit mean meal planning just...
BeautyDNA: Like match.com meets the best of the beauty subscription boxes
Beauty subscription boxes are definitely the new black. (Aw, remember when Birchbox was the only game in town?) But as fun as it is to receive a monthly box of mini beauty products, it's frustrating when what's inside doesn't work for me. I'm also not a huge fan of...
Cool, comfy baby leg warmers. What a feeling.
We've always been a big fan of BabyLegs for their fun designs and ease of use. I mean, what parent wouldn't love a pair of baby leg warmers that keep those chubby little legs snug while also making diaper changes a breeze? That's why we're excited to share...
Indian print clothes for kids that make fall more colorful
If your kids have a thing for color and pattern and mixing and matching in ways that you would probably never consider--such as kids do--you'll want to take a look at the fun new fall line from Masala Baby. Their punchy, colorful line of Indian print clothes for kids...
Super cute baby shoes that do good for babies everywhere
Around here we've kind of got a thing for shoes (if you haven't noticed) and so we've always loved buying shoes for our babies as much as we do shoes for ourselves. The cuteness factor is just off the charts; one look at teeny little sneakers and soft, squishy boots...
This Mother Tucker’s Not Your Average Nursing Tank
I probably would've loved the Mother Tucker just for the name itself, but after taking it for a test run, I'm comfortable saying that every nursing mom needs to try this nursing tank right tucking now. Full disclosure: I'm not nursing again until baby...
Hot nail polishes to match the hot Pantone fall 2014 colors
It may still be on the warm side outside for some of us, but fall fashion is officially in full swing. In my kid-free days the new season meant a shopping spree was in order, but today I'm more apt to update my look with a new nail polish shade. Checking out the...
Gorgeous handmade toys you’ll be tempted to play with yourself
Okay, so I'm going to go ahead and say it: The holidays are creeping up. I know that means half of you hate me, and the other half are like "whatever, my list is already done." In which case, I bow to you. But if you're starting to think about special gifts for...
I like big bins and I cannot lie.
We've featured no shortage of kid-friendly storage bins here on Cool Mom Picks, but now that my kids are getting older (sniffle), I'm in the market for a little organizational help that's a little more my taste, like these stylish storage bins from MUNI shop on Etsy....
Reusable grocery bags with a sense of humor
If you're like me, the hardest part about switching from plastic bags to reusable grocery bags was remembering to actually bring them, which is why this tote bag from Emily McDowell (love her!) cracked me up. Of course, this cute bag can't actually force you to...
Playful: A book of easy crafts for kids that will inspire imagination and play.
This summer I mapped out fun crafts to do with my kids every week, and we completed exactly zero of them. It might be because I pinned things like build a lap-sized loom and learn to weave. I'm still not giving up on making beautiful, modern and, ahem, easy crafts...
Bringing lunch to school just got cooler with these quirky reusable lunch bags
Packing lunches is one of my least favorite parts of the back-to-school grind, but I think these quirky reusable lunch bags from Etsy shop Oh Little Rabbit would make it a little more fun. The unexpected designs on these handmade, screen printed bags make me smile,...
Zooties are animal baby booties for your wild little cutie-patootie
Zooties animal baby booties are adorable, if you couldn't tell. Even more adorable? They have a great story that involves providing work, medical assistance, and education to women in Kyrgyzstan, who hand-craft each pair from sheep wool. And we're not lion! No matter...