More coolness from recent weeks…
Silikids new silicone drink covers and table accessories for kids brighten up spring
Our readers recently went nuts for Sip Snap lids, silicone drink covers that stretch to fit over any glass, turning it into a sippy. Well clearly it's a trend because now CMP favorite Silikids has just released new silicone drink covers too, along with some other fun...
16 of the most adorable Easter basket gift ideas for kids: It’s raining bunnies and chicks!
Make your kids' Easter baskets a hundred times more adorable by adding some playful chicks and bunnies to your list of Easter basket gift ideas for kids--of course along with some of our favorite Easter candy and Easter-themed gifts. Our recos are almost entirely...
Slip into the Dark Side with Darth Vader shoes for kids
Don't be a Vader hater--these rad Star Wars Darth Vader shoes for kids rule the galaxy with benevolent coolness. Plus they're well-made and will actually last until your kid grows out of them. The Vader Slip-On Shoes from Stride Rite have a canvas upper and flexible...
Decorist makes stylish, affordable, online interior design available to everyone.
Repurposing our old furniture and accessories into our new house just doesn't always work. That rug that was perfect in my old bedroom just doesn't cut it in the new one, it turns out. And while I love interior design sites like nousDecor, sometimes I need serious...
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. Such fun jewelry for social media lovers. Great prices, too. 2. One of the coolest ways to turn your Instagram photos into gifts. 3. Everything...
Lil’ Sidekick toy strap for babies: The alternative to picking up that doll that your kid flings out of the stroller 100 billion times.
It's been a while since we found a cool toy strap for babies and their strollers--as in, so long, that item isn't even available anymore. So it's nice to discover Lil' Sidekick, which keeps any item tethered to wherever your baby is sitting, and keep it from falling...
The coolest travel journals for kids to help them remember every awesome moment
Travel journals for kids are such a brilliant idea. I mean, what kid doesn't want to remember every detail of a family vacation in his or her own way? A little drawing of the world's largest yoyo you saw in California, a ticket from the museum in Madrid, or a list of...
A new collection of deliciously soft, handcrafted kids’ home accessories from Lil’ Pyar
The dreamy new collection of kid stuff from luxury home decor brand Pyar & Co is perfect for design-conscious moms who want their kids' home accessories to be durable, playful and homemade. The Lil' Pyar collection melds ultra-yummy fabrics made from natural...
If mama can’t go to Acapulco, bring the Acapulco to mama
I got a brief taste of spring this past week and that's only made me hungry for more outdoor time. (Oh, how I envy my LA friends who apologize profusely when the temperature dips to 64.) One look at these Acapulco Multi-Colored Lounge Chairs at CB2 and I knew I had to...
Foodini 3D food printer: A most magical kitchen appliance
You know that we cool moms are way into both food and technology. And we know that you cool readers are, too, which is why we're excited to share the Foodini 3D Food Printer, one of the coolest and geekiest kitchen appliances we've encountered, ever. When I first...
Custom jewelry for mom: Shop now for Mother’s Day gifts to remember
While I'm happy with flowers or a hand-scribbled card, custom jewelry for mom has always been a great go-to gift on Mother's Day. One of our favorite jewelry shops, Charm & Chain, has some great modern custom jewelry options, but there's one catch: You have to...
The all natural laundry detergent tablet gentle and safe enough to lick.
We just moved, and the New House Rules state that kids do their own laundry. But my preschooler just can't be trusted with dangerous chemicals that might end up in his eyes or mouth--or on the dog or in the toilet or under my pillow. Luckily, we have a handy bag of...
Wooden learning toys in every color of the rainbow
If you asked my daughter what her favorite color is, her answer would be "rainbow." I can't agree more, and its bright and cheery vibe makes the sweet rainbow learning toys for toddlers so perfect for spring. This acorn sorting game is a perfect activity for the...
The prettiest girls’ Easter dresses that your daughters will never want to take off. (For better or for worse.)
One of my favorite things to do each year on Cool Mom Picks is look for the prettiest, sweetest, coolest girls' Easter dresses in every price. Whether or not you celebrate Easter. To me, spring is just such a long-awaited respite, that getting my daughters one...
Cool iron-ons that turn everyone into a crafter. (Kind of.)
If you've been thinking iron-on transfers went out of style along with your crimping iron and jelly shoes, you probably haven't seen the adorably modern varieties out there today. We love that now, there are whole books of cool iron-ons from some of our favorite...
Oh Joy for Land of Nod: A new line of baby gifts and decor bursting with fun.
When we heard that one of our favorite design bloggers, Joy Cho, was launching the Oh Joy for Land of Nod baby collection, we seriously couldn't wait to get a look at it. All of her design collaborations have been terrific and we figured this one would be both...
6 easy muffin tin recipes too irresistibly cute and delicious to refuse
Cutesy food isn't my thing, but I'm a sucker for easy muffin tin recipes. Real kid- and grownup-friendly food portioned in just the right size is just too fun to resist, especially when the mini factor can make dinner more appealing to picky eaters. Give one of these...
New toy storage solutions from P’kolino Mess Eaters
If your little monsters can tear up a room in under 15 minutes, check out how the new P'kolino line of monstrous Mess Eaters storage units are ready to put it all back together again in a snap. And now that we can find this playful line in our local Target store,...
Soft clothing, for kids who never want to get dressed
If you've been putting off buying new spring clothes for your growing-like-a-weed child because they find most clothes too scratchy, tight, or rough, check out Soft clothing, a brand we've loved since they launched. And get ready to stock your kids' closets with...
Does the Jillian Michaels One Week Shred work? For real?
When I saw Jillian Michaels had added to her suite of cool fitness DVDs with the Jillian Michaels One Week Shred, I pre-ordered it immediately. I've been a long time fan of hers since I lost 12 lbs doing the 30 Day Shred and I've tried every single one of her workouts...
Outrageously gourmet Easter treats and chocolates that you’ll share with the kids uh, never.
As my family's Petronella Cottontail, I'm here to tell you that grown-ups like Easter treats, too. Gourmet Eater treats, ideall. My kids can keep the Peeps and cheap candy eggs nestled in plastic grass, while I stick with the fancy stuff. I like my chocolate smooth,...