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A little inspiration for your neck
I'm hardly an inspirational quote junkie, but every now and then I find something that catches my eye. This time, though, it wasn't a poster, but rather something I can wear around my neck. I've heard of (and adore) letterpress cards, but letterpress jewelry?...
Think (and eat) out of the box with a monthly snack subscription
So here's a chore I haven't been missing this summer: packing endless school lunches. Argh! Trying to come up with variety and good nutrition for my kids drives me nuts. I'm already looking for new ideas for the coming school year, and I think I've found a pretty...
Family game night gets educational. Just don’t tell the kids.
Ah, summer. It's amazing what extra time you find when you're not shuttling the kids back and forth to a zillion activities and games. We've been playing a lot of board games at our house--and some of our favorites come from a great company that not only offers fun...
The new leather goods from FashionABLE do a whole lot of good
Anyone who knows me knows I love FashionABLE. And I am entirely, 100% biased. I've visited the factory in Ethiopia, I've seen firsthand how their gorgeous scarves are helping at-risk women rebuild their lives, I'm currently living in their Genet Scarf (oh man, it's...
Kiva + Etsy: The perfect handmade match to support the artists you love
As huge supporters of the handmade movement, we've been fans of Etsy since about day one. And now that they've teamed up with the amazing charity Kiva, well, let's just say if you share our passion, this is an effort worth getting involved with. Similar to Kiva's...
Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks talks kids and high heels with the TODAY Show
This morning, our editor Liz Gumbinner joined the TODAY Show along with a super smart group of women to talk hot topics on the Woman To Woman: Moms Get Real segment. Click over to catch Nathalie Morales with Liz, Rene Syler, Dr. Evelyn Minaya and Carole Sullivan....
Tips for getting around the city with baby for the first time: a celebration of motherhood firsts
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We city mamas know that getting around the city with a baby is a wee bit different than hopping in and out of the SUV all day. If...
A sale on cute back to school clothes for boys before school even starts? We’ll take it.
For a while now, we've been fans of Little Dudes Only, one of the first online shops we've found that specializes just in cool clothes for boys. (So stop yer complainin', mamas of boys--we've got you covered.) What's better is when they have a sale, and right now it's...
3 healthier drink boxes for kids: half the sugar, none of the guilt
I admit it, I'm a bit of a loudmouth about the benefits of skipping juice for kids. Most options are packed with sugar--like 20 grams per single-serving box, nearly the same amount of sugar in a full-sized Hershey's bar. Whoa! I know, I know. An occasional sugary...
Help Ink: fabulous art for fabulous causes. And you get to pick both.
When I found Help Ink I was happy. Tees, prints, stationery and notebooks all designed by artists, all affordable, and all to help one of several great causes. So many of the prints feature positive quotes and imagery perfect for children's rooms. And I love...
Storage so cute, you’ll be tempted to buy your kids more toys
We're big fans of the clever, charming designs over at 3 Sprouts. I mean, have you seen their adorable warthog hoodie towels and their fun walrus bathtub storage caddy? Too. Cute. Well, 3 Sprouts has combined modern and playful once again--this time with a new...
Frances England’s Blink of an Eye: One of the best kids albums of the year
Summer brings out serious nostalgia in me--maybe because it doesn't seem so long ago that I was the one learning how to dive off the dock into the pond. And as I watch another summer unfolding before my eyes, I've also had the pleasure of hearing a brand-new release...
How to get the most out of Origami
If you're like us, then you've got tons of photos and videos on your smartphone that you end up texting and emailing to friends and family fairly frequently. Well, if you're looking for a safe and more efficient way to keep your family updated on your many adventures...
ABC posters, modern Bauhaus style
I've always liked the idea of an alphabet or first initial print for a baby's room, but a lot of them are so easily outgrown. Not so with these gorgeous modern letter prints on sale at Fab this week, but found at the artist's shop when the flash sale is over. LA...
Some of our favorite lunch bags for kids get even cuter
My kids have loved Milkdot lunch bags since we first found them. And Milkdot's brand new styles give us one more reason. Or, three. Milkdot insulated lunch totes are the right size to shove in multiple bentos and a small water bottle or juice box, complete with a...
Homemade ice pops fit for a ladybug
When we received a homemade ice pop kit for my daughter's birthday I was so thrilled--it's one of those things I had been meaning to get for ages anyway. As it turns out, this one is even better than I could have imagined. If you're cool with insects. Not only do the...
Chinatown: the lip gloss that reinvents lip gloss
I'm going through a lip gloss phase. It happens around this time each year, when it feels too hot to be sporting some heavy, matte lipstick, but I still want to look polished. So I'm really happy to discover a not-so-new but new to me option that's so perfect for...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of the coolest tech picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. A new app from Mo Willems (of the Pigeon books fame). Fans with iGadgets or NOOKs rejoice! 2. If your kids love YouTube as much as ours, don't miss our round-up of the 12...
DucDuc nursery furniture for Land of Nod: an investment that keeps paying off
I have always loved the beautiful lines of DucDuc nursery furniture which gives parents so many more modern options for their babies. And as a little local Brooklyn company, I'm really thrilled to see their exclusive new collection at Land of Nod. DucDuc...
New Mountain Buggy MB Mini stroller review: possibly the only stroller you’ll ever need
When I'm out and about with my three kids, the last thing I want to worry about is whether or not my stroller will be able to handle whatever it is we're doing that day. Will it fit through the doorway at the bank? Will it get stuck in rocks, mud, sand, or snow? Will...
Home is where the mug is. (Or mug is where the home is?)
Always on the lookout for cool personalized gifts, I'm really taken with this one which would be so perfect as a hostess gift after an extended stay. The personalized coffee mugs are rendered with an architectural drawing of your own home--or the cabin on the lake...