More coolness from recent weeks…
Marry Mr. Darcy? Nah, eat him instead.
Oddly enough, I'm not talking about literary Halloween zombies; I'm talking about cookies. Specifically, those made with this adorable set of Jane Austen cookie cutters. Because honestly, I've always wanted to take a bite out of Darcy. We have yet another reason...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular picks from this week. 1. This amazing gadget will help keep your sports-playing kids' heads a whole lot safer. Wow. 2. One of the coolest ways to turn your favorite photos into a fabulous geeky gift. 3....
We predict your kid’s next favorite book will be an atlas. Really.
Lately my kids and I have been snuggling up on the couch in front of the fireplace and browsing through a stunning new coffee table book featuring exquisite hand-drawn maps of countries around the world. It's delightfully wonderful. I really, really love it. Maps, by...
8 must-have holiday cookbooks for a super delicious season
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving--and Hanukkah!--right around the corner, it's time to start collecting culinary inspiration for your perfect holiday menu. There are, of course, tons of recipes online, but it's tricky to know which recipes are reliable. It...
It’s booties season, baby
Just because I don't have a baby anymore doesn't mean I can't drool over cute felt booties like these handmade beauties. Each pair of these adorable baby booties is made by hand, using felt and soft wool to keep those sweet little toes warm all winter long. It's...
Andy Warhol, Bugaboo, and so many twinkling stars. Can you think of a cooler combination?
Last week, the MoMA Design Store free author events for children continued in New York with none other than Andy Warhol. Of course he was not there himself (that would be a little weird--though very Andy) but we were excited to learn about a new board book out for...
Smiling (not scary!) printable skull masks to celebrate the Day of the Dead
See ya, Halloween: We bid a fond farewell to pumpkins, goblins, and waaaay too much candy to celebrate today and tomorrow's Latin American holiday Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is so cool, we love to celebrate it, even though we're thousands of miles north of...
Getting your Hanukkah cards together early this year with a little help and a big discount
featured partner This year, with the first night of Hanukkah creeping up on us super early--November 27 to be exact--those of us who celebrate have to be extra organized to get Hanukkah and Thanksgiving ready all at the same time. Eek! [don't miss a big limited time...
Free Birds movie review: Thanksgiving is not for turkeys.
Let me start out this review with a spoiler alert: although Free Birds is a buddy film and the buddies are dudes, the strongest and most intelligent character by far is a girl. And a turkey. And she has a lazy eye. And let me go on to say that I'll definitely be...
Oh, baby! It’s good to subscribe to Cool Mom Picks
Want the best deals, tips, and trendspotting from Cool Mom Picks? Then you'll definitely want to become a subscriber. This month, one lucky subscriber will win an exclusive prize package from CMP favorite Corolle, including a Bebe Classique Happiness doll, a gorgeous...
5 last-minute DIY trick-or-treat bags you can whip up at home, stat!
Every year, without fail, I discover that we are missing at least one of my three kids' trick-or-treat bags. I'm not sure where they go, but I think there is some sort of black magic involved. But this year, I'm not going to sweat it since I've found a bunch of cool...
After the pink is gone: ways to take on breast cancer all year long
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially ending tomorrow, and this year at Cool Mom Picks we decided to stay away from the "pinkwashing" products, the Facebook memes that don't really help anyone, and the plethora of pink ribbon products, however well-intended....
4 of our fave makeup removers in every price range, whether you need to wipe off a little mascara or a whole vampire face.
Um, I've seen what I look like in the morning if I haven't washed off my makeup...and it's downright scary. So I'm always on the lookout for awesome (and affordable) makeup removers. Here are four of our faves--just in time for Halloween faces or even a game of...
Classic wood toys that don’t cost a billion dollars
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys, but I find the prices haven't decreased much. But CMP fave Skip Hop...
6 easy, last-minute Halloween treats that are way more impressive than a bowlful of candy corn
You had big Halloween plans, right? And then...time slipped away. I've been there. Start by forgiving yourself: it's just Halloween after all, and to a kid, everything looks delicious. Throw together a one of these super cute, last-minute treats with what you have on...
You can haz kittens and cupcakes on National Cat Day
I miss many things about working in New York, but today I have a totally unexpected and thoroughly awesome reason to miss my old office. Or one in Seattle and San Francisco too. Because today it would have been filled with kittens and cupcakes. Private driver service...
Darby Smart: Making DIY projects a whole lot easier to D
If you're like us, then you see all the amazing DIY craft projects on Pinterest and craft blogs and wish you had the time--and supplies--to make more of them. That's why we're so excited about our wonderful sponsor Darby Smart, which was made for busy moms who love...
Awesome food storage labels that won’t come off in the dishwasher
I have become a label whore. Nope, not designer jeans. I'm talking about the sticky variety. I'm using a different sticky name label for virtually every sippy cup, water bottle, food container and lunchbox for my two kids, and the bane of my existence has become...
Non-toxic face paint for Halloween? We’ve got your witches and zombies covered.
On October 31st, I'll look the other way when my kids pop their tenth fun-sized candy treat in their mouths, but I am trying to avoid smearing toxic face paints onto their faces before they head out the door. After reading that most face paints do contain toxins that...
Leg warmers are back: Oh, what a feeling
While I'm not looking for a return to Flashdance fashion per se, I love the new trend of seeing legwarmers and woolly knee-highs poking out of tall boots. It's not just chic, it's so practical. The boot warmer leg warmers from uber-knitter Ozetta on Etsy are calling...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our most popular tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech, just in case you missed them. 1. We can't be the only ones ridiculously excited about Bill Nye's return, right? 2. A calendar app that could actually help your marriage. 3. 5 of the best...