More coolness from recent weeks…
Quest by Aaron Becker: A first look at this gorgeous new children’s book
Summer's dragging on at our house, and my kids are ready for an adventure. I haven't booked us a family expedition to, well, anywhere, so they're turning to books to satisfy their cravings. For my youngest, who still prefers picture books to chapter books, that...
5 phenomenal, boozy slushie recipes for grown up summer refreshment.
I grew up in New Jersey, where hanging in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven slipping on a Slurpee was, like, totally cool. So, yeah, I come by my love of slushies honestly, and now that I'm legally of age, I can drink boozy versions too. In fact, I can think of no better...
The Big Book of Symptoms: How to figure out whether to panic about your kid’s rash, or go back to bed.
3 a.m. was scariest when I couldn't tell if my child's diarrhea or ear ache were serious or just things to wait and see about. And one of the hardest parts of being a new mom was calling the pediatrician and ending up feeling like I'd overreacted to a minor concern...
A gorgeous baby grooming kit that makes you dread nail clipping duty a little less
When I was the parent of a tiny baby, it sometimes felt like I worked in a salon with all the hair brushing, scalp exfoliating, nail clipping and face washing going on. If only I'd had something as beautiful as the new Rhoost Baby Grooming Kit to make it, well, a more...
Cool handbag organization tips and accessories for the (sometimes) organizationally challenged.
As organized as I may be in other aspects of my life, I consider myself a bit organizationally challenged when it comes to my handbags. No matter how big or small it is, I always manage to lose things I need in the black hole of my tote or purse, or pull out the wrong...
Happy birthday Prince George! Today, our babies suck British binkies in solidarity with you.
I am not a big royal watcher but I can't help but peek at all the adorable photos circulating of Prince George this week as he reaches his first birthday today. I can't even imagine what he's going to to be getting for gifts: A new pony? An original Banksy of his...
Slip happens.
Okay, I know it isn't 1984 and Madonna isn't the world's biggest style icon, but I must confess that I've started showing my bra straps again. And not in the "I-have-a-baby-feeding-from-my-boobs" kinda way. And here I must confess that our staff is entirely split on...
A bandana baby bib with a pacifier clip. So simple, it’s genius.
There have been no shortage of clever products made since my kids have emerged from babyhood and the handmade bandana baby bib with a pacifier clip from SevenWhiteRabbits ranks high on that list. It's quite a simple concept but one that's so smart if you've got a baby...
The most helpful family travel tips for parents, from parents who know: Us!
We can't tell you how many questions we get here at Cool Mom Picks asking us for helpful travel tips for traveling with kids, so I was pretty thrilled when Citi asked me to put together my favorite travel tips together in a video series. Especially since I've traveled...
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....