More coolness from recent weeks…
Eat out to #86AIDS with Project (RED), the best reason we’ve had not to cook in ages.
We are big fans of Project (RED) here at Cool Mom Picks, so we're really excited to eat out in June (zomg it's June already) in support of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED). From June 1-10, restaurants, all those trendy food trucks, and bars around the country are teaming up with...
High-waisted bikinis: The summer trend that has us channeling our inner ’50s pinups.
High-waisted bikinis are trending in a big way this summer for women, and we're loving the fun retro vibe that has us channeling our inner Brigitte Bardot. (In our dreams, we know.) Those of us with less-than-flat abs are excited for the extra forgiveness that comes...
The new G-Bike balance bike: For kids who can’t wait for their own wheels
We love balance bikes here at Cool Mom Picks because they do such a great job of teaching young kids how to get around safely on two wheels. I was sold on them after learning the hard way how challenging it is to wean a fearful child off of training wheels (oy, my...
This watercolor artist made sophisticated superhero art. Our hero!
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a really lovely watercolor of your favorite superhero, and it's ready to frame! As much as we love covering cool artwork for kids, we're excited to have found a collection of sophisticated superhero art that you would expect to find in...
Sweet Loren’s: Frozen natural cookie dough as delicious as the so-not-natural at all stuff.
Hold onto your baking sheets, cookie lovers. Sweet Loren's all-natural cookie dough for ready-to-bake cookies has arrived and will make eating your favorite sweet treats way easier and with less guilt. Packed with 100% whole grains, natural sweeteners, and [edited to...
5 cool Birkenstock alternatives. Yes, they’re back.
If you feel the way I feel about Birkenstocks, then you'll be very happy to see I've got some stylish Birkenstock alternatives for you. Oh don't get me wrong, I wore them proudly 15 years ago, but these days, I'm not so sure I can pull them off as well. Even though I...
12 terrific printable gift card holders for teachers that make that end-of-year gift more special.
I tend to give gift cards to my kids' teachers at the end of the school year because it's quick and easy, but I also like knowing that the recipient can use it to treat herself long after the kids have run off to summer. So I've searched high and low for the...
18 seriously funny Father’s Day cards. Because a dad who laughs is a dad to celebrate.
While you're busy looking for the perfect Father's Day gifts, you can't forget the perfect funny card, right? If you're like me (and your dad like my dad) then you'll appreciate these 18 funny Father's Day cards that I tracked down on Etsy this year. We promise...
MOUTH introduces a new online liquor store for indie wine and spirits. Cheers to that.
By now it's no surprise that we're huge fans of MOUTH, a rocking online indie food marketplace where you can get anything from an edible gold chocolate Jesus to a gourmet food subscription filled with artisanal goodies like pickles or cookies. And now—praise that gold...
The ONE FashionABLE scarf: A cool accessory for a cause, but hurry!
As if I didn't love FashionABLE enough, they've just collaborated with ONE.org to launch their limited edition ONE FashionABLE summer scarf and wow, is it gorgeous. Even better, the profits now help two great charitable organizations. I'm hard-pressed to find an...
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund design contest winners now available at J. Crew. And they are wonderful.
Each year we love to see what comes out of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition, which highlights the work of upcoming designers. J. Crew has partnered with the winners for the past four years to bring their names and work to those of us who are more likely to...
7 delicious skinny cocktails for your summer drinking pleasure
I'm not one for dieting, but sweet summer cocktails can be surprisingly high in sugar and calories. It's hard to resist the idea of skinny cocktails that are just as delicious as the original versions, only with a fraction of the calories--especially since it means I...
Our favorite Maya Angelou quotes, in honor of one of the best human being in the history of the world
I can't tell you how sad we all are about the death of Maya Angelou today at 86. Starting with the must-read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings back when I was a kid, I was instantly captivated by her amazing command of the language, and how profoundly she could find...
Cool bathing suits for boys, hold the chafing. (Yes, we said chafing.)
Trying to find cool bathing suits for boys that are actually comfortable is no easy task. My son lasts a few hours at most before he starts to get a little "itchy," particularly at the beach. Let's just say that sand is not a bottom's friend. That's why I'm loving the...
Kollar me bad.
I'm evidently going through an artisanal chocolate phase--though considering it's been a decade or so, not sure if that's actually a phase or a way of life. Either way, I love visiting small towns or scouring the web for outstanding local chocolatiers like Laughing...
Is the innovative Taga Bike Stroller worth the price tag? Here’s the real scoop.
Last month the, Taga Bike began selling in the US after six years in Europe, and I've been fascinated by this innovation in biking for parents, and the whole bakfiet trend that's slowly making its way to our shores. I totally see the appeal of a bike-stroller hybrid...
Cool daddy and me shirts for Father’s Day that actually are.
We're not always fans of the matchy-matchy daddy and me shirts, but if there's one time that we think it's pretty fun, it's Father's Day. Especially if you've got a new kid that just made Daddy a Daddy. So even slight cynics like us love the decidedly...
An easy Memorial Day craft for kids to help celebrate the real reason for the holiday
We definitely want our kids to know that Memorial Day isn't just about burgers, swimming, and a day off from school, but rather, the military service from people who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. We thought this easy Memorial Day craft for kids...
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...