More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
Good things come in pears: 5 easy pear dessert recipes, plus how to select and store them properly.
Apples come to mind first when most people think of fall fruit. And yes, they are great--these six apple snack and dessert recipes are proof--but they'll also be around for a while. Right now, I'm all about seizing the moment with pears--which, by the way, have more...
Baby Loves Disco turns 10! Which kind of makes it Tween Loves Disco, huh?
I've been a huge fan (and friend) of Baby Loves Disco ever since I shook my groove thing at my first dance party with them back in 2006. Well, they're turning ten this year (10!), and they've got a slew of cool dance parties all around the country to celebrate....
We found it: the adorable I Wake Up Awesome tee, and other cool, fun kids t-shirts for fall
Last week I wrote about the Babiators glasses and their awesome warranty, and you guys went nuts over the adorable I Wake Up Awesome t-shirt the child was wearing in the photo. Well, we like to find you what you like, so we did a little research and found it, plus a...
The best gifts for a 4 year old? Tons of fantastic ideas.
Buying a special gift for a four-year-old is so much fun since this is the age that kids really start to show their preferences and interests. Plus, they aren't sticking every little piece into their mouths (phew) and can play independently for a lot more time than...
Moms in Training: Hitting the pavement for a great cause
If you need a good reason to strap on your sneakers and get some exercise this fall, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's NYC-based Moms in Training is ready to provide you with all the motivation you need. And best of all for you new mamas: Your stroller-riding baby...
Bundle Organics: Prenatal juice for pregnant moms and those babies-to-be
I'm big into fresh pressed juice and even love whipping up fresh juice recipes for kids. It's too bad, though, that fresh juice is off limits during pregnancy when extra nutrients are always welcome, especially in a convenient sip that goes down easily. Bundle...