More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
Need a last-minute Halloween costume idea? Rent the Runway to the rescue.
Need a Halloween costume and don't want to get stuck with the last Sexy Teletubby costume at the store? The good news is that with a little DIY cleverness, you might find the answer in your own closet. Or, we have an extra easy idea courtesy of a partnership between...
The ultimate last-minute Halloween idea guide for parents: costumes, treats, pumpkins, printables and more.
We have featured so many helpful posts lately on Halloween treats, tricks, costumes and beyond, we wanted to put them all in one place. After all, we can't be the only ones who still have plenty to do--or uh, haven't gotten started?--when it comes to Halloween. Good...
You’ll have the coolest Halloween bash on the block with these new tunes
I'm not going to knock Thriller, but if you want to grab some fresh new tunes to liven up your Halloween gathering, we've got a collection that will have your ghosts and goblins dancing (or lurching) all over the place. Not too scary and not too sweet, Mondo...
Cool pumpkin decorating idea: Use candy!
We are T minus less than a week to Halloween, which means the pumpkin carving and decorating can begin! (I tend not to carve too early or we end up with saggy pumpkin eyes and mouths by the 31st.) So I love this idea which looks great and can save you a little...
Method + Disney: The Happiest Bath On Earth
Hi ho, everybody! We've found a new, affordable 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash for kids that's as squeaky clean and safe as Main Street, USA, even for tender skin. And it smells pretty good, too. The Mickey + Minnie 2-in-1 Shampoo + Body Wash is a big hit at our house...
6 freakishly easy, terribly tasty Halloween dinners
The age-old Halloween question: what to eat before heading out to trick-or-treat? It has to be a meal that's quick or easy to fit between the mad rush of getting home from school and heading out for your annual candy collection. Plus it has to be appealing and filling...
8 healthier Halloween candies for trick-or-treaters (no, not carrot sticks)
Though I always complain about the full-to-bursting sacks of candy my kids bring home on Halloween night, they just wouldn't be as excited by carrot sticks and apple slices. With that in mind, I try to buy treats from companies who take great care to make yummy things...
Turning kids’ artwork into stuffed animals. As cuddly or scary as you (or they) want.
I'm always looking for cool ways to preserve my kids' artwork. Sure, we've got plenty of it taped up in the kitchen, plus boxes of the really great stuff stored in the hall closet. But now my kids are going to be able to sleep with their favorite drawings at night as...
The gift that keeps on giving. And bleating.
As it turns out, the hottest gift this holiday season might actually be a goat. And her name is Stella. Don't worry--she's not coming to live with you. But she can do a world of good for a family in need. We're already excited about FashionABLE's third birthday--and...
15 beautiful baby gift ideas from Jacadi for fall and winter babies
featured partner Every time the new Jacadi baby seasonal collections come out, we swoon. Especially this season when there's so much cuddly adorableness for babies to keep them snug and warm, including Jacadi's brand new home and nursery collection. Those are some...
Unwanted dark spots? 2 great color correctors without the scary ingredients
My beauty dream would be to never have to wear foundation again. I would loooove to have perfectly even-toned skin, without a brown or red spot in sight. Sadly, that ship has sailed. I usually wear foundation and concealer to cover up unpleasant reminders of sun...
Zombie prints with just the right amount of bite
Sure, Halloween is coming up, but around here we're zombie fans all year long. So it's no wonder these bold, fun prints caught our attention. All those times we've watched our kids perch on the diving board and refuse to jump in? Maybe they weren't worried about...
Surprise your kids with 6 spooktacular Halloween lunch box ideas
I love beautiful bento lunch boxes, but some of them make you feel like you need an MFA in order to make your kid's lunch. Especially holiday-themed lunch boxes! For Halloween I decided to come up with a few easy, festive lunch ideas. I found tons of excellently...
The FashionABLE birthday sale: You get the gifts, and so do women halfway around the world.
Three years ago, a small company was founded that would forever change the lives of so many women and mothers in Ethiopia. You may already know how much we love FashionABLE, their beautiful handmade scarves and leather goods, and everything they're doing to bring...
A geeky gift shop for science gifts we can’t resist
If science truly is a jar of secrets behind the magic of our universe, this adorable shop is like a jar factory. Or, just a great way to buy handmade, beautiful objects that celebrate the wonders of science. If you've ever watched a murmuration of swallows or played...
We like our keychains with a sense of humor
Keychains aren't exactly at the top of my gift list, but when I saw these, I couldn't help but snatch a bunch up for my stash. I love the simplicity of the humor on Keytags, which are made here in the USA. Each word, with more added daily, is usually available in a...
21 of the most amazing DIY kids Halloween costumes that definitely warrant extra treats
We're divided on kids' Halloween costumes around Cool Mom Picks. Some of us spend a good few months planning, sewing, and executing the most wonderful Instagram-worthy Halloween costumes for our kids, while the rest of us are happy just finding some Halloween costume...