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Pretty leather summer totes, now made in the U.S.A.
It's no secret that I've got an obsession with bags, so when I saw these leather summer totes from CMP fave Ellington (so pretty!) the only question in my mind was which color to get. I really love that Ellington took their popular classic totes and went back...
12 favorite sloth picks to kick off Sloth Week. Yes, that’s a thing now.
They aren't as sly as a fox, as wise as an owl, or as puffy as a hedgehog, but the unassuming sloth is poised to be the next big thing for kids, as Liz and I noticed as we toured Toy Fair earlier this year. These slow-moving, surprisingly adorable creatures even have...
It’s World Cup time, and this new soccer book for kids is a winner.
Everyone's eyes are on World Cup soccer for the next month, and The Soccer Fence by Phil Bildner, a thought-provoking and hope-filled soccer book for kids set in the waning days of South African Apartheid, is perfect for reading breaks between games. The book tells...
Sponsored Post: Generation Grit retro-inspired action figures that come from history, not cartoons
This is a sponsored message from Generation Grit Mom of four, Laura Hale, was looking for action figures for her sons that would offer some of the wholesome, creative play accompanied by thoughtful storybooks that so many girls had already discovered with their own...
Pucker up, natural remedy fans: Urban Moonshine is bringing back digestive bitters.
Owners of a grumbly tummy or troublesome digestion, I have good news. There's a new old-fashioned weapon in your arsenal, and it's all-natural and even helps me be more aware of what I'm eating. Whether you fight bloating, crave sugar, or just ate too darn much,...
5 truly phenomenal milkshake recipes that will bring all the kids (and grownups) to the yard.
Popsicles and icies are good, but when you want something great you need to grab some ice cream, milk, and your favorite mix-ins to make a killer milkshake. This summer, if you want to make a frozen treat that will bring all the kids (and grownups!) to the yard, try...
Leather wrap bracelets with a big heart to help little hearts
I've been deeply committed to supporting FashionABLE since visiting them in Ethiopia on a humanitarian trip with ONE nearly two years ago. These guys get it right, producing gorgeous handmade scarves and accessories that are not only incredibly wearable, but they get...
Welcome baby! Cool summer birth announcements for the hottest months.
New parents, we know you couldn't be more proud. You've waited months--years, maybe--for your new baby to be here and you are so ready to share him or her (or him and her) with the world. We get it. So, in honor of the sunniest months, we've scoured our favorite...
3 cool new albums for kids, just in time for summer road trips.
Between road trips, hot days spent in front of the AC, and impromptu neighborhood BBQs, summer means lots of time together to enjoy great new family and kids' music. And we've discovered new albums from They Might Be Giants' Danny Weinkauf, The Walkmen's Walter...
Sandals for girls with wide feet? Reader Q+A
My 7 year old daughter has wide feet and we desperately need sandals! Do you have any recommendations for something cute and stylish for girls but not so narrow? Thanks! - Martha G Hi Martha, I have the opposite issue--girls with slightly narrow feet--but from...
Genius summer beauty tip: Waterproof eyeliner
Of course I'm already to the joys of waterproof mascara in the summer, as we all are by now no doubt. But when the kind woman at the Laura Mercier counter pointed me toward their waterproof eyeliner I was like...wha-ah? For some reason, I had no idea such a thing...
The Munchkin LATCH bottle may be the closest to breastfeeding yet
When my first baby was just a few weeks old, I injured my back which meant medicine for me and bottles for my baby. I was a basketcase, and he was totally confused because he was used to nursing. Of course there are all kinds of reasons that new moms bottle feed, and...
Squash summer boredom with Kiwi Crate’s summer craft kits
CMP favorite Kiwi Crate has been keeping kids I know engaged in fun, educational, and creative projects for the past few years since they launched., and now they offer a trio of crates specifically for summer, to help banish the dreaded "b" word that is bound to be...
Beat the humidity with 6 of the best anti-frizz hair products. Because it’s so not the heat.
In an effort to tame my locks sans chemicals, I rounded up the best anti-frizz hair products for the summer for you all. Because I know that I'm not alone here! At the first sign of humidity in the air, my thick and wavy hair goes crazy. Forget blow drying-- the...
Looking for a great bed rail with night light built right in? We’ve found a great one.
My kids are rollers. I can't count how many times I've gone to check on them while they sleep, only to find them on the floor. I've considered getting a bed rail but they think they're so babyish. And when you're a big four-year-old, is there a worse fate? But then I...
31 quotes that may change your view of fatherhood from real moms and daughters: What the women in your life really think of you
As part of our big Father's Day gift guide giveaway over the past few weeks, we asked some simple questions of our readers for a chance to enter. We expected lots of different responses. What we didn't expect though, is how emotional we all have been reading all of...
Sole Serum: How those celebs manage to wear stilettos all day without grimacing.
We're not shy about our love for amazing heels here at Cool Mom Picks. I certainly have my yoga-pants-and-t-shirt days, but there's just something about getting dressed up in trendy designer clothes and feeling like I look good. But no matter how happy I am to be...
A handmade hostess gift that gives back from glassybaby
Confession: If I don't have a hostess gift, the first place I look is the cabinet full of wine bottles I have received as hostess gifts myself. Sure, it looks like a fine, old vintage--but that's because I haven't had a party since 2005. Oops. But here's one gift I...
Our top 5 Pinterest pins of the week: Father’s Day Edition
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! You'll find cool picks like these every day from our site and beyond. 1. Look what these vintage action figures have become. 2. Probably the most beautifully designed free printables for Father's Day we've seen. 3....
Sweetly sophisticated and free Father’s Day printables from one of our favorite sites.
If our huge list of 15 free Father's Day printables didn't include absolutely everything you need for this Sunday (at least in the printables department), we've just found one more Father's Day printable collection that is is too adorable, and too jam-packed with...
The Skip Hop Duo Signature Diaper Bag is back, redesigned, and better than ever. Can we talk pockets?
It's safe to say that Skip Hop revolutionized the diaper bag category with its cool modern twist on the new mom essential accessory. When it launched its first Duo diaper bag ten years ago, parents finally had a sleek and durable bag that wasn't bright pink or...