More coolness from recent weeks…
Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments that moms think are awesome too
When cool dad and author Mike Adamick's new Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments (phew!) arrived at our door, my oldest daughter screamed with delight and I haven't seen the book since. Whether you're looking to get your kids more excited about science or are...
Custom jewelry from kids’ artwork: The Mother’s Day gift that makes everyone cry.
One of my favorite Mother's Day gifts--or Father's Day gifts or holiday gifts, for that matter--is taking my kids' artwork and having it turned into something custom and special, whether it's jewelry or a key chain. I've now ordered custom jewelry from kids' artwork...
Steve’s Ice Cream delivers. In more ways than one.
As a college student in Boston, I remember the lines around the block for Steve's Ice Cream, the originator of Heath Bar Crunch and the first place I had ever heard of mix-ins which now...well, what gourmet ice cream brand doesn't offer them? So when I heard Steve's...
Bubbly Babies: A gentle, vegan shampoo for kids
With a second grade mermaid in my house who hates showers but loves her long hair, I often find myself at sea when selecting a shampoo and just found it with a wonderful new 100% vegan shampoo for kids. Most baby shampoos aren't qualified to care for big kid hair, but...
Rag and Bone Bindery’s sweet handcrafted photo albums make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day
We all love to give photos as gifts here at Cool Mom Picks, and they're especially wonderful when you have really nice photo albums to put them in. I feel like the only way I see pictures anymore is through Instagram or custom photo books, which I love, but there's...
The Petit Collage book of crafts: Perfect for DIYers, or those who always wanted to be.
It's entirely possible that we are Petit Collage groupies, considering how many times we've gushed over their beautifully designed toys, books, and kids' room decor. And now with Petit Collage 25 Easy Craft + Decor Projects For A Playful Home, we have even more cause...
Pretty desk organization: Make it your tax day resolution for next year.
This is the day, my friends. Tax Day. Which is more than simply the day that you cringe as you drop that massive check into the mailbox or break open the bubbly to celebrate a refund. At least for me, it's always the day I vow to get my receipts and accounting more...
Cool historical shirts for kids, because some of our superheroes are real
I'm the first to freak out over great superhero shirts for my kids (and myself), but there's something to be said for actual heroes from history. Sure, Thor has a rad hammer, but Abraham Lincoln did real good in the world. So we're digging these retro-stylish...
Buildex Speed Machines: Cool building toys for kids who love their wheels
If you're looking for a neat little birthday gift, or perhaps something unique for the Easter basket, check out the Buildex Speed Machine construction toy. Because not every kid wants just a bunny in her basket. These brightly colored, wooden-construction building...
An anti-aging cream from Lumene skin care that gives us one more reason to look forward to bedtime.
It was suuuuper fun sitting down with an aesthetician last week when she asked what kind of beauty products I was interested in, and I had to pause and mutter, "Uh....anti-aging cream I guess." Though considering anti-aging beauty products are being marketed to women...
6 cool cakes for Easter that are actually easier than they look. No pastry degree required.
Most cakes for Easter are elaborately decorated beyond the point that I'm interested in or, um, able to take on. Tired of gawking at fabulous no-can-do cakes (you know what I'm talking about), I decided to find six easy but cool cakes for Easter with recipes that...
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. When you see what this amazing 3-D printer cando, you will understand why it's blowing up Kickstarter. 2. 9 Tips for redecorating or...
14 easy Easter crafts for kids + fun Easter printables all of which eliminate the need for vacuuming up glitter.
Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and I love that it lends itself so perfectly to involving my kids in the celebration with Easter crafts. If you've already bookmarked our ideas for decorating Easter eggs and are ready for some fun but fairly easy Easter crafts...
An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves
My favorite Mother's Day gifts from my children are the ones they make themselves. Not that I'd say no to jewelry, but if you're looking for a terrific gift for mom from the kids, I think I've found the perfect, affordable, sentimental keepsake. The Amazing Mom DIY...
Healthy easter treats for the kids, should they need a little something in their bellies besides jelly beans
Provided you're not giving up cute sandwiches for Lent, we are so taken with the round up of healthy Easter treats for kids on the Red Stamp blog, including these totally adorable Chicken and Egg Cookie Cutter Sandwiches. While I'm not the mom who could ever pin my...
Jonathan Adler TOMS = Be still my shoe loving heart
It's no secret that I love TOMS shoes and I love Jonathan Adler. Now there are Jonathan Adler TOMS and you guys, it's like a match made in style heaven. Cue silent shrieking. Of course, my favorite multi-geometric sandals (which happen to be vegan, by the way) are...
6 remarkable Easter cake pops almost too cute to eat. Almost.
If you want to add a deliciously homemade touch to your kid's Easter basket or if you feel like surprising your Easter guests or hosts with a fun Easter dessert, these recipes for Easter cake pops are for you. Tasty and irresistibly cute, these cake pops are almost...
Tinyme custom letter blocks have your name written all over them
We have featured piles of cool wooden alphabet blocks for kids over the years, from modern design blocks to steampunk science blocks, to Storyblox's "build-your-own" wooden blocks. And now there's a cool set of custom name blocks on the, er, block, that's perfect for...
Rio 2 movie review: Grab your fanny pack, go outside, and teach the kids to samba.
When the Rio movie ended, I was left with two kids who loved to shake their tail feathers to the samba and a sinking feeling that Type A Blu and fiercely independent Jewel were going to need some relationship counseling. Now, after a whirlwind weekend in Miami Beach...
Personalized silhouette gifts that make a mom get out the tissues
As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother's Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members' profiles. For years, we've included the indie shop Le Papier Studio on the site and in countless...
The Pop-Clock alarm clock for kids. Waking up almost seems fun.
I have the hardest time getting my night owl daughter up for school in the mornings. She likes to come visit us most nights around 2 AM, so when morning comes around she's too tired to get up and dressed for kindergarten. The trick that's working for me—for this week,...