More coolness from recent weeks…
Welcome that new tiny overlord with a card for parents who need to laugh.
They're demanding, loud, unstoppable, and more than capable of completely taking over our lives. Yes, babies are overlords, but we love them right down to their scrunchy little toes. And this cute new baby card might even get your sleepless friend who's been nursing...
A lovely keepsake Valentine’s Day necklace for moms (and it’s affordable too, hint, hint)
I'm a sucker for personalized jewelry, especially on Valentine's Day, but not so stoked about the expensive pricetags. But when I found these affordable heart necklaces at My Tiny Star Shining, I felt like Oprah. "You get a necklace! And you get a necklace!" which is...
How to drop baby weight realistically? 8 tips and tricks from a mom who’s been there.
So many new moms want to know how to drop baby weight and having gone through it myself--four times--you could say I have a few tips to offer. I felt extremely fortunate that I had a fairly easy time dropping my baby weight after my first and second kids. But then I...
8 extremely cool sets of modern alphabet blocks
I don't know if there's a more perfect gift for a baby than a great set of modern alphabet blocks. (Besides maybe a great alphabet poster.) They start as decor in the nursery, become a great toddler toy, and eventually you get to watch as your kid turns them into...
A fantastic option for winter skin relief, besides a trip to a different climate.
I still remember reading an article in Cosmo in my twenties and laughing at the thought of eye wrinkles. I'm not laughing anymore. When I resolved to be better to my skin in the new year, I spent an hour at the health food store, reading packages and selecting my...
The best Super Bowl ads portraying parents this year. Because it’s 2014, not 1914.
We've come a long way, baby, from the days when Super Bowl ads necessarily meant the Swedish Bikini Team and disconcerting depictions of women with anthropomorphic animals (RIP Spuds McKenzie). Now, some of the best Super Bowl ads in 2014 portray parents in a...
Lay off those tree trunks, lovers. This personalized ring holder will do just fine.
Yes, we all hope our love will be as everlasting as engraving our initials into a tree. But let's lay off the trees and opt for a more modern approach, shall we? Check out this sweet little monogrammed ring dish from the oh-so endearing Wandersketch. Put aside the...
Custom portrait pendants: A modern mom jewelry alternative. (Just uh, don’t wear your own portrait.)
The classic locket in which we keep our gorgeous children close to us at all times is a wonderful tradition but we always love seeing updates, from custom Instagram photo necklaces to USB necklaces with hundreds of photos of your beloved brood. There's also the...
5 of our favorite tech picks this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this past week. 1. This handy device is like having a second brain. Couldn't we all use one of those these days? 2. Our kids are obsessed with these awesome educational e-books. We...
Dozens of last minute Super Bowl recipes: Delicious help is on the way!
Lately we've been putting together some of our favorite Super Bowl recipes to keep everyone's stomach coated for the party during big game tonight. (Presuming beer could potentially play a part in your festivities. Just a guess.) None are too difficult, and they'll...
The Super Bowl commercial we’re most excited about: Bono’s Project (RED) song, Invisible
Because we're huge fans of moms everywhere, we're also fans of Bono and his ONE organization and Project (RED). Especially because of what they're doing during the Super Bowl tonight: U2 will release their new single, Invisible, (produced by the very cool Danger...
Irreverent (and irresistible) Valentine’s Day cards for you non-mushy types.
Count me in the camp of Valentine's Day cynics. It's not that I object to the sentiment and the sugar, but I don't need to set aside a special day to cover my family in kisses and stuff my face with chocolate -- both are everyday occurrences around here. Still, I...
Adorable earmuffs to keep your kid (or you!) toasty during the next winter storm.
Are you sick of the cold yet? It's snowing in the deep south. Pigs are flying. Brrr. So, in our house, instead of dolls or video games, the thing my daughter is begging for at the moment is earmuffs. Kinda sad, but not when mama finds kids' earmuffs as fabulous as...
Typography humor: Gets us every time.
We admit it: We stopped in our tracks and immediately emailed a dozen Type Geek friends with the link when we saw this Seven Deadly Sans t-shirt at one of our favorite little online shops, Shana Logic. From the name alone you could probably tell where it was going....
5 delicious recipes for Valentine’s Day pancakes that will really hit their sweet spot.
Love is in the air. Or is that the smell of Valentine’s Day pancakes from truly creative recipes? I can think of no better way to treat your family this Valentine’s Day (or the whole Valentine’s Day weekend) than to surprise them with a stack of fluffy, gorgeously...
Valentine gifts for babies: 10 ideas for our littlest loves.
Yeah, they're too young for chocolate hearts. But if you're the sentimental type like me, Valentine gifts for babies aren't entirely out of the question. Here are some ridiculously cute ideas. Bonus: You won't mind having these items around for a long time after...
Breaking news: Britax stroller recall
If you're the owner of a B-Agile Double, BOB Motion, or Britax B-Agile stroller (which we've featured here on Cool Mom Picks) purchased between May 2011 and June 2013, there has been a recall due to issues with the folding mechanism specifically when pressing the...
Little Red Writing book: A picture book that inspires kids to write, not just read
Our favorite picture books inspire our kids to come up with stories of their own, though I'm especially excited about the Little Red Writing book, which also teaches them the how to construct the story so that it's entertaining and fun. Because while I have always...
Downs Designs: Extra special clothes for extra special kids
My friend Natalie has a huge smile, bright red hair, and Down syndrome. That means her thigh bones and upper arm bones are a little shorter than the average girl her age, and most pants and shirt sleeves she tries on in a normal retail store are too long. As a result,...
7 to-die-for Super Bowl dip recipes for the win. Even if your team loses.
It’s wrong how much I love Super Bowl food, from nachos to pulled pork sandwiches, wings to Corona cupcakes. (Yes, Corona cupcakes.) But Super Bowl dip recipes have to take it as my favorite game-time snacks. There’s nothing like a bold, creamy dip served with salty,...
Stumped about the perfect Valentine’s gift for a man who’s hard to shop for?
If you want to branch out from the same-old Valentine's gift for the stylish man in your life, these gorgeous, romantic, handmade Valentine's Day Cufflinks from Digby & Iona will make all the other dudes green with envy. (Or you know, roll their eyes. Depends on...