More coolness from recent weeks…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – from the big screen to your kid’s lunchbox
If Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the hit at the box office that it was on TV back in the 80's I suspect a whole lot of kids will be flipping for this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle bento box lunch found at Alpha Mom. I am so not the Pinterest-approved, bento-making...
Healthy back to school snacks: 4 delicious food trends every parent should know about.
I'm a sucker for new food trends, but I usually wait to see what sticks--and what I really like, of course--before spreading the word. Let's face it, not every new food product is worth reporting (looking at you, green ketchup). Sometimes, though, not-to-miss food...
These cute personalized lunch boxes that go beyond monograms and first names
The sting of summer ending can be hard to bear, but I know that accessories always make me feel better. I mean uh, my kids. So take a look at this adorable line of personalized lunch boxes by Itzy Ritzy for, of all places, Shutterfly. Maybe it will help? We have...
We’re nuts for Eric Litwin’s Bedtime at the Nut House. (Yeah, we went there.)
I don't know about you, but the books that get my reluctant reader the most excited are the ones that drive me nuts. You know, the ones that include a catchy little song that he can shout at bedtime, when he's supposed to be relaxing? His most recent favorite is...
The coolest lunch box accessories: Back to School Guide 2014
In the next installment of our Back to School Guide, we've rounded up some of the coolest lunch box accessories--always one of our favorite categories. We're not miracle workers or anything, but here's hoping they'll make you look forward to school lunch packing. Or...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 cool Pinterest pins plus lots more from our site and around the web. 1. The hot bag for fall our editors are fighting over. (Okay, not really, but we might!). Plus, it supports a...
The coolest lunch boxes and lunch bags: Back to School Guide 2014
Next up in our back to school shopping guide: The coolest lunch boxes and bags. And wow, there are so many, whether it's your first year sending your preschooler off to school with lunch, or (lucky you) your kids are finally packing their own. And what would our guide...
Cool journals from ecojot that get inspirational but not sappy. Just how we like it.
I used to be a journal junkie, until time and obligations got in the way of collecting my deep thoughts and poetry on paper. So I can see why our Cool Mom Tech team is going nuts for the new ecojot Connect journals which let you turn your grocery lists and inspiring...
High protein snacks: A healthy snack trend parents can get down with. (Just in time for back to school!)
As much as it drives you bananas, it's true: there's no way to control what or how much your kids eat at lunch. (Say it with me: I'll pack healthy food, the rest is up to them, everything will be fine.) The biggest worry for many parents is that their kids aren't...
The coolest backpacks and bags for big kids: Back to School Guide 2014
Next up in our Back to School Shopping Guide series are the coolest backpacks and bags for big kids. And you may know that's no easy task, especially when kids suddenly have an opinion (or two or 27) about what they're carrying. Here, you'll find the coolest styles...
Scooter Safety for Kids: 7 smart tips for a safe scoot to school and back again
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean kids will be hanging up their scooters anytime soon. In some neighborhoods, we're even scooting to school and hopefully safely. Our partner Micro Kickboard (we love them so much!) is a brand we all have trusted and...
Rent the Runway Unlimited: Designer accessories delivered to your door monthly. Hold us!
I am already a huge fan of Rent the Runway, so when I discovered their new Unlimited service, I may have scared the neighbors with my screeches. And trust me, if you love accessories as much as I do, you are going to want to sign up for this, stat. Rent the...
The coolest backpacks and bags for preschoolers and little kids: Back to School Guide 2014
We're so excited to bring you our annual Back to School Shopping Guide! Whoo! While you were busy drinking in the rest of summer, we were all busy combing the web to find our favorite back to school goodies to help get everyone a little more excited for September...or...
When back to school shopping goes awry: Can you relate?
Of all the things I thought I'd grow up to be in life, a cartoon character was never one of them. But, here I am! A cartoon. It's a little strange. And yet? My butt never looked so good so no complaints from me. For the last year, I've worked with American Express in...
Modern fairy tale art for girls who want to write their own endings.
If you check out the Cool Mom Picks indie shop at great.ly, you'll find a whole category of cool kids' room decor, and now we have a new artist we're adding to the fold that I think is just wonderful. Rosy Designs is run by a Vancouver artist, creating what feels like...
Cool messenger bags for back to school. For you and the kids.
I love pretty much every part of back to school shopping, but picking out the new school bag might just be the best part. And it's even more fun these days now that there are so many cool options, like these cool messenger bags (and backpacks) from The Medium Control...
Lovely literary pencils for your favorite young writer
Why settle for #2 pencils when these literary pencils are bound to be #1 on any bookish kid's school supply list? Whether you've got a tween into Harry Potter and Ramona Quimby or a teen with a soft spot for Alice or a hankering to be Divergent, those plain yellow...
5 delicious juice recipes for busy school mornings. (Psst, they’ve got veggies in them too.)
Now that we're heading back to school, even with hectic mornings, I'd still like some healthy fruits and veggies to keep my kids alert, focused and energized while they're in class. One of my favorite ways to sneak those dark leafy greens into their diet is in...
Legit Organics candy bars: A totally organic experience
Not that I need any excuse to eat chocolate, but I'm not a big candy bar eater. I do like a Justin's peanut butter cup when I can find one, but usually I stick with the fancy stuff. Halloween not withstanding. But now when I discover an organic candy bar as...
What are the best gifts for a two year old? We’ve got tons!
Choosing the best gift for a two year old from among ride-on vehicles, construction toys, dolls and more can seem overwhelming, so we've narrowed it down to some favorites that our own boys and girls have loved. Because that first birthday party may get more hoopla,...
Temporary tattoo jewelry make an excellent alternative for kids not ready for the real stuff
My older daughter took the plunge into the world of pierced ear this year and, well, that's a whole story in itself. But in the meanwhile her sister is very happy sticking with the cool temporary tattoo jewelry just out from Poppy Drops. When we first discovered their...