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Gorgeous graduation gifts that give back, which might just be the very best kind.
Raven + lily has been one of my favorite go-to gift sources ever since we first featured them a long time ago here on Cool Mom Picks and discovered their wonderful selection of gifts that give back. So it's not surprise they've got a lovely selection of graduation...
An indoor s’mores recipe in case your campfire plans get rained out. Consider it a chocolately, silver lining.
Monday is Memorial Day, and my family has big plans for swimming and grilling which of course means s'mores. I've been hoping we'd be outside all day, lathering on the sunscreen and catching up on some summer reading but there's one problem: The weather forecast. Boo....
Cool bicycle seat covers from May28th protect your ride in style
As much as I love my sleek, fast road bike, I can't help coveting a cute beach cruiser (especially now that summer is unofficially here) -- preferably one with a basket and one of these cool bicycle seat covers from the fun shop May 28th who already makes the watches...
Le Mieux Collagen Peptide Serum: Wrinkles, begone.
So I've officially entered the phase of life when I'm willing to try and find the best skincare for aging skin. Fortunately, 22-year olds in LA do the same thing, so I'm in good company. And recently I found an impressive professional line called Le Mieux which...
Time for an ice cream shower! Wait, no. Just customized ice cream cups for a baby shower.
"Dear baby: on the day you were born, we ate ice cream with your name on it. It kind of stopped the shower when my water broke, but I finished the whole cup of mint chocolate chip, darn it. And it was delicious. Because it was named after you. And because mint...
You need this Pink Power Ranger onesie, especially if the Terror Toad attacks.
Superheroes are big right now, but let's not forget the Power Rangers, who have kicked their way through 20 television seasons of 17 themed series, not to mention two movies, and all in body-tight Spandex. If you're worried about Rita Repulsa or the next set of...
What to pack for kids: From spoons to scooters, 9 surprising items that make family travel easier and more fun
It's officially the season for travel (whoo!) and whether you're planing it, driving, or taking the subway uptown for a picnic in the park, we're all for getting out with the kids. A top question from our readers is always "but what do I pack!!??" (Number of...
A fragrance for Father’s Day, for Dude No. 1 in your life
I may have attacked my husband the first time I dabbed some Dude No. 1 from MCMC Fragrances on his neck. It's that good. And when I dabbed their Hunter eau de parfum on my neck, I was attacked in return. The best Father's Day gifts, in my opinion, involve that kind of...
Cool custom family dolls, because everyone needs a mini-me. Or a mini-us.
We have a thing for personalized dolls at Cool Mom Picks, but I am legitimately swooning over these sophisticated (but still adorable) custom family dolls, handmade by Liliana Tijeras of Citizens Collectible on Etsy. They may be made in Spain, but the couple with the...
What to do about picky eaters: 4 parenting books to help you call a truce on mealtime battles
Wondering what to do about picky eaters and how to feed them can be one of the most exhausting parenting challenges. We're responsible for feeding our kids at least three times every day (or so we'd hope), and three daily battles is three too many. When you're ready...
Our favorite DIY teacher gifts from the class that make a big impression.
We love teachers so much which is why we're always excited to track down great ideas for teacher gifts from the class. After all, they give to our kids all day long without complaining (to us, anyway) about the runny noses they wipe, or the fifth round of lice to hit...
Awesome action figures for girls that are actually for girls.
I have always said that I'm not anti-princess, just pro-choice. When it comes to my daughters' toys, I've always wanted them to have a variety, which is why we don't limit ourselves to "girls' aisles" in toy stores. And now IAmElemental comes along and gives us...
5 great photo book ideas for Father’s Day gifts
Father's Day is coming up, and I'm excited that it's time to celebrate the amazing dads and grandpas in my kids' lives. One of our favorite gifts is photo books, which is such a simple way to create an affordable, truly special keepsake that's loaded with sentiment....
The coolest new Ralph Lauren Kids clothes for fall according to actual kids
Browsing through photos of last night's 2014 Ralph Lauren Kids fall preview with my girls (which we were sad to miss this year since the 2013 Ralph Lauren fall show was so great), they had some pretty strong opinions on which things they loved for themselves. Let's...
A musical walk Through the Woods with Grammy winners The Okee Dokee Brothers
Grammy-award winners and all around super guys The Okee Dokee Brothers follow up their stellar Mississippi River-themed album, Can You Canoe?, with Through the Woods, all about their adventures hiking a chunk of the Appalachian Mountain trail. This is another...
10 of the best essential summer wine accessories to keep your vino fresh, cool and portable.
I love a good glass of wine any time of the year, but especially during the summer months. There's something about sipping a good rosé on a picnic or starting dinner with an effervescent, chilled dry Lambrusco that brings out the wine lover in me. The weather makes...
The Baby Tree: May we never ever talk about storks again.
I admit, the folk tales and stork mythology stories that seek to answer "where do babies come from?" don't appeal to me a bit. I want my kids to understand the actual facts in age appropriate ways and the right book can be perfect for that very thing. Especially if...
The silver lining over the crib
One of the most fun things about this site is the ability to introduce new artists to all of you. One of our favorite finds: the lovely handmade cloud mobiles from Jahje Ives of Baby Jives Co. I was never a big fan of mobiles with music--especially now that it's so...
A cute DIY to keep your kids from losing their glasses
We've officially entered sunglass season--although with my girls, every day is sunglass day. And hat day. And hula skirt day, for that matter. And this means I've officially started saying "and don't leave them at school!" every time they walk out the door with said...
Science t-shirts that help kids tell the pedipalp from the chelicarae
My kids never just want to know what something is. They also need to know where it's from, what it does, what it eats, and why it makes that weird noise. If your kids want all the answers too, check out these adorably informative science t-shirts for kids from...
Home hair color that’s as good as any salon? We may have found it with Madison Reed.
Until last week, I thought shelling out upwards of $250 for highlights and a root-covering tint was totally legit. At least in my neck of the NYC metropolitan area. Then I discovered Madison Reed, a new home hair color company, and even this DIY hair color skeptic...