More coolness from recent weeks…
HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper totally reinvents the bassinet
Waiting for someone to build a better bassinet? Well exciting news, expectant parents: HALO, creators of those cozy, fool-proof sleepsacks we love, is launching a bassinet called the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper, and trust me when I say it's a game-changer. (Get it?...
Moody Mamas: Natural skin care for moody skin and picky mamas
Summer is all about hydration. Speaking of which, have you seen our recipes for awesome summer milkshakes? Okay, so maybe that's more indulgence than natural solution, but we like fixes that work on a lot of levels. Like Moody Sisters Natural Skincare, which is...
Our favorite safe, cool bike helmets for kids. Whether or not they’re future Tour de France riders
It can be a struggle to get kids to remember to wear their helmets, but when their bike safety gear looks as good as these cool bike helmets for kids--they're much more likely to use one. So since it's July, and in our house the Tour de France is on TV every...
5 of the newest, coolest kid-powered ride-on toys. No batteries, no motors.
With ride-on toys like the Skoooch, the CycoCycle, and the Explorer Go-Kart in our garage, our own driveway is often the most fun place to be in the summer. And if you're looking for something totally different to get your kids out and riding this summer, here are...
Thought of the day: On pursuing dreams
Sometimes a quote just speaks to you, and these decidedly non-cheesy, very cool inspirational quotes (geez, that phrase really is getting a bad name) come courtesy of illustrator and hand-letterer Noel Shively. I'm trying to figure out just what project we could hire...
The best ice cream recipes to help you celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Because we’re nice like that.
With my birthday coming up, I almost forgot to mention that July 20th is National Ice Cream Day. Thankfully I remembered in the nick of time, because the guilt of forgetting to tell you guys that eating tons of ice cream is your patriotic duty on National Ice Cream...
Handmade toddler blankets for your future hipster who will claim to have had one before they were cool
True story: when my daughter was born in 2006, I struggled to find a stroller blanket that wasn't either pink butterflies or blue trains. I basically taught myself to sew just so I could make a black blanket with flame-printed fleece. So I'm jealous of anyone with a...
6 Delicious fruity cocktail recipes for summer: Make enough for seconds.
At the end of these long summer days at the pool and kids being bored and me trying to cram work in whenever I can, I'd love to kick back in front of the TV or with friends and sip a cold, delicious drink--umbrella optional. My favorite fruity cocktail recipes...
Easy DIY superhero cape project, no pattern required. See? Easy!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's my little man saving the city of Gotham by stomping out criminals one at a time. I don't know a single kid who doesn't want to dress up like a superhero. My own son is only 21 months and he loves running around in a DIY...
12 of the coolest HomeAway family rentals for a reunion to remember
Who knew July was Family Reunion Month? Actually uh, we didn't. But now we do. And with so many families headed out for vacations this summer, it's not really a surprise. But oof, planning a big reunion can be a huge undertaking, which is why we love that our partner...
Go nuts for the new Yes to Coconut skincare collection
It's safe to say that I'm a Yes to Carrots junkie, so I was excited to try the brand new tropical-inspired Yes to Coconut skin care line from this CMP favorite. It's right on time with the recent buzz about the super-powers of coconut oil and coconut...
The best cookbooks for summer, way beyond grilling.
Summer is whizzing by and before you know it, the peaches, tomatoes and corn will be gone. Before summer produce makes its sad exit, you'll want to be sure to get in all the great summer cooking you can. The good news is that summer cooking is all about a light touch....
Presenting the most adorable night light ever.
I've learned that when kids are afraid of the dark, a nightlight can be their best friend. And have you ever seen a friendlier, cuter lamp than this Little Cloud Lamp? This adorable night light might be just what I need to get my scared-of-the-dark, light sleeper...
Join Cool Mom Picks and Martha Stewart in the #SavorSummer project. It’s easy!
If you haven't yet noticed from the humidity, the complaints about the humidity, and the abundance of ice cream requests to beat the humidity, summer is in full force. So we are so excited to be partnering with the one and only Martha Stewart as one of the...
9 garden toys and gifts for kids that will help get their hands dirty.
If you have yet to get your kids into gardening, you're in for a treat - kids are naturals. Last year my husband built us a small garden box in the back yard, and my kids and I planted some seeds and watched them grow into tomatoes and squash and peppers, which became...
Pop culture dolls: Ridiculously hip, surprisingly cuddly.
If you've ever dreamed of having your own David Bowie to snuggle, we've got good news: These pop culture dolls by French artisan My Name is Simone are just as much for you as they are for kids. Whether you're into Ziggy Stardust, the King of Pop, or a certain fabulous...
When is a lip gloss not a lip gloss? When it’s Mally’s High Shine Liquid Lipstick
It takes a lot to impress me in the lip gloss department, and I have a graveyard of half-finished tubes lying around to prove it. But after trying out the High Shine Liquid Lipstick as part of the Perfois Pink Lip Kit from celeb makeup artist (and mom of three) Mally...
10 years of Postpartum Progress: We’re standing up and cheering loudly for moms everywhere.
We've mentioned the amazing work of Postpartum Progress before, but if you're not familiar with it, this is a good time. Katherine Stone's blog-turned-full-fledged-nonprofit has grown into a true force for change, helping the hundreds of thousands of women around the...
7 fantastique French gifts for kids in honor of Bastille Day
Even if our plans today don't include a French military parade on the Champs-Elysées, in honor of Bastille day today, we're giving a special nod to our fashionable friends on the other side of the pond by featuring some of our favorite French gifts for kids, or at...
We Leia-Osha-Voldemort-Ewok these geeky cross stitch alphabets
When you combine cross-stitch, geekery, and the alphabet, you get crafty projects cute enough to hang on Dolores Umbridge's wall, right next to all those kitten plates. We L-O-V-E these patterns from Amazing Cross Stitch on Etsy, which have captured all of our...
5 of our favorite cool tech picks you don’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular cool tech picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. You will not believe what this gorgeous clutch can do. 2. We love that Google and Code School are teaming up to get more women coding with free...