More coolness from recent weeks…
Presenting the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 of the coolest ideas. Whoo!
We are beyond thrilled to launch our 8th annual Holiday Gift Guide, with more than 200 gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. We did not mess around this year, mamas. And we've got an awesome new format to make it even easier to find the things you love....
The Lottie doll has a lot in common with your little girl. Like being an actual little girl. At last.
I don't mean to be a traitor to my generation, but Barbie has always made me a little uncomfortable, with her unrealistic proportions and the way her vet uniform is shorter than my negligees. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to a new doll that little girls...
Ivory Row: Gorgeous cashmere gifts that never go out of style: A splurge we can justify
The older we get, the more aware we are of having more mindful clothing spending habits. The hot leather pants for $300 that you'll wear for one season? Yeah, not so much. *Besides, we're not sure we have hot leather pants bodies anymore.) So we're thrilled that our...
Eco-friendly strollers (and accessories!) that don’t skimp on style
I've tried to be a pretty eco-savvy mom. But with three kids and all the gear that goes along with a posse that size? Yeah. Many times I've struggled to wrap my brain around how we could have wound up with so much stuff ... and where it might end up years down the...
The Sound of Music Live. Tonight. Without spending $450 on tickets.
As an avowed musical geek, I'm so thrilled about tonight's daring production of the The Sound of Music Live on NBC. Yes, live. I've got the inner track and the word is that Carrie Underwood is simply brilliant as Maria, if you can forgive her for not being Julie...
Tiny personalized nameplate rings from Julian & Co: proving good things really do come in small packages
For all the complaining I may do about tough days with my kids --the temper tantrums, the homework, the incessant snack preparation, and on and on-- there's not a gift that makes me smile bigger than anything personalized with their lovely names. Especially jewelry....
Out with the Old Maid. In with the Bold Maid!
We love shattering negative stereotypes, and that means the beloved card game Old Maid is in vital need of a reboot. Enter Bold Maid, a beautifully designed, mod-style card game in which whoever ends up with the Bold Maid … wins! Artist and illustrator Jane Burns has...
A comparison of our 11 favorite custom photo book services, for one of our all-time favorite gifts.
This is that time of year when I start thinking about putting together a photo book with all my pictures from the year, but I usually get hung up on wanting one that will actually last until my kids are adults, so they can enjoy them for years to come. There are so...
Nina in Vorm: Modern meets vintage gifts at this cool Etsy shop.
I love the warmth and comfort that vintage pieces can express. They bring to mind a slower pace and remind me to focus on the moment and quit rushing so much. I need that sometimes. But there's a really fine line between that charming and out-of-touch, right?...
7 holiday party appetizers that kids will completely love, too.
We grownups know that the best part of holiday parties are holiday party appetizers. This year, I'm letting the kids in on our fun with seven appetizers that they'll love, too. These kid-friendly apps are grown-up enough for the adults, but with high kid appeal....
10 ways for families to join in on #GivingTuesday. Lots of them free.
After the total madness of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday (phew) one of the things we love best is #GivingTuesday. The point being that after taking advantage of so many great shopping deals for yourself and your loved ones over the past week,...
Holiday gift shopping made easy with The Prowl. And a big giveaway to make it even easier.
We're the first to admit that holiday gift shopping online can be a little overwhelming. Yes, even us. So many shops, so many items, and really, no one perfect way to keep track of who wants what and who bought what. But that's why we love what we do here at Cool Mom...
Stocking stuffer alert: Rx Art coloring books support kids most in need of art.
A coloring book can make a fantastic holiday gift for kids: It doesn't require batteries, it's portable for the trip home, and you can start using it right away. Now here's a new one that's fantastic for another reason besides the fact that it's just so darn cool....
Why YBIKE’s ride-on toys make a great holiday gift for kids of all ages. We can even help you choose.
Whether your toddler is ready for their first balance bike or you have a mini speedster on your holiday list, a ride-on toy makes an awesome "big gift" for either Hanukkah or Christmas. As the inadvertent ride-on-toy expert at Cool Mom Picks (what with three growing...
A personalized Night Before Christmas book makes for a very special storytime
Reading The Night Before Christmas is a holiday staple in our house, though this new personalized Night Before Christmas book for kids that stars one special child throughout the pages is sure to be the new Christmas favorite for years to come. Best of all? Though the...
This cute and crafty DIY calendar kit has us in stitches. Literally.
I've always been pretty crafty. Problem is, I've also always been kind of unmotivated to gather up all the materials required for said craftiness. So I'll get these great ideas for homemade holiday gifts and then never follow through. Until now! I've found an adorable...
5 tech picks you don’t want to miss
Haven't stopped by Cool Mom Tech this week? We kind of like all the posts there, but here are 5 of our very favorites. 1. Fabulous gift idea: Photobooks of your kids' own artwork, and the app that makes it easy. 2. The most gorgeous Advent calendar app we've...
Coffee mavens, rejoice! This groundbreaking coffee maker will revolutionize your favorite drink.
I still remember when I got my first espresso machine for Christmas in high school. That's right, I was hooked on lattes before I could drive, and I was the first person I knew with the magic of a frothing wand at my fingertips. If you're that kind of coffee hipster,...
These custom family plates are holiday-perfect
Little Peach Print Co. is an Etsy shop by artist Sally Leach based out of Northamptonshire, UK, and her prints and decorative plates have all the charm you'd expect from a shop in the English countryside, but with a great eye for modern trends. Each custom design on...
Some of the best building blocks for kids: Larsen Toy Lab makes them even better
We're always looking for the best building blocks for kids. You just can't go wrong with a good set of wooden blocks for hours of open-ended fun. So I love how the indie company Larsen Toy Lab has made blocks even better by creating them sustainably in the USA,...
The best Small Business Saturday online deals from some of our very favorite small businesses
Every year for the last few years, it's been one of our great joys to support Small Business Saturday, since small businesses doing wonderful things are the heart and soul of our site. Here, just some of the best Small Business Saturday deals and discounts you can...