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There are great gifts for dads, and then there are the great gifts they'll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm. We always love handmade gifts,...

Sweet dreams are made of these: handmade summer quilts

by Stephanie Slate

Oh, hello there, Summer! Long time no see. The weather is warmer, the kids are sweatier, and it's time to pull out the summertime linens. Or, um, it might be that time if I were the kind of person who's organized enough to have summer linens. And if I were? Well, CMP...

Bigger, stronger, hotter. Yes, coffee.

I like it hot, strong, and bigger than usual. And a little on the sweet side. And now I can have it all with one press of a button, just the way I like it. Coffee has never been hotter with this very clever new offering from Keurig. And Dad might like it, too. We...

Tiptoe over the tulips while slacklining.

When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Slacklining is one of those...

Get in The Shade: the all-purpose, all-weather protector for baby

by Jeana

I firmly believe that the rule that applies to dogs should also apply to babies: always ask before touching. (Hey, let's add pregnant bellies to that list, too). When my son was an infant, I was at the grocery store and a total stranger walked up and just started...

The best Father’s Day tie just might be a bow tie. Or, a Bowie tie.

We might have found the best Father's Day gift ever. And yes, it's a tie. We're crushing on the retro-cool ties made from hand-drawn images by Etsy artist Kayci Wheatley. Whether your dad's into pin-on bow ties or tie-em-yourself neckties, you're covered with...

5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week

Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. One of the coolest apps we've found to help you organize and share your iPhone photos. 2. Say goodbye to cord and earbud tangles with this handy, affordable gadget. 3. A cool tech...

This Father’s Day, let the kids show their love on their chests

by Stephanie Mayers

Everyday dads are heros, from giving superman flights in the hallways to chasing away the monsters in the closet. So this Father's Day, why not let Dad know how their biggest fans really feel with these awesome Father's Day tees. The adorable Daddy Is My...

Epic Movie Review: Is it really epic?

by Liz Gumbinner

On a whim, my children and I wandered into the local theater and plonked down an absurd sum to watch Epic in 3-D, a movie I knew very little of at the time. All I had heard was that there was a strong female lead, a great voice over cast, and something about fairies,...

The scoop on cute custom embroidered hoops for kids’ rooms

Lately, we've been loving this trend of personalized embroidery hoops for babies. And now, we love this troop of adorable animals that will be a major hit for unique kids' room decor. These Personalized Embroidery Hoops from Otak on Etsy are a fun way to add a pop of...

Father’s Day gifts for new dads: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

It's so special shopping for Father's Day gifts for new dads or dads-to-be. That's why the next post in our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series is just for those lucky fellas. Check out some of these thoughtful ideas in every price range, and let him know just how...

Orange you glad you found these adorable bike bells?

We've dusted off the bikes, filled the tires with air, and my kids are now ready to dash around the neighborhood on their trusty rides. But now that they are old enough to venture ahead of me, I think my neighbors will appreciate hearing a little cheery bike bell...

How to build your own monster trucks without having mastered pre-calc

by Kristen Chase

All of my kids--yes, even the girls--love to play with toy cars, but there's only so much you can do with them, right? That's why I'm in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things four wheeled. The new MOTORWORKS...

Lisa Loeb’s kids’ music gets you ready to move and shake. (Yes, you too.)

I've been a fan of Lisa Loeb's voice ever since her days singing 90s hit Stay, but I really fell in love with her when she crooned the lovely, mellow Catch the Moon album for babes with Elizabeth Mitchell. Now Lisa's back with a bunch of kids' songs that aren't made...

The coolest personalized Father’s Day gifts: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Personalized Father's Day gifts are always some of our favorite to track down, but this year we kept an eye out for personalized gifts for dad that were a bit off the beaten track. So no mugs. Just these cool custom gift ideas. Don't miss our huge Father's Day Gift...

An end of year teacher gift for the teacher with the biggest heart

by Liz Gumbinner

In the south, your kids may already already be out of school (and you parents scampering for activities to keep them occupied), but up where I live we still have an entire month left. That also means, a whole month left to think of thoughtful teacher gifts. Looking at...

Subscribing has its benefits. Like, say, your very own free Bumbleride stroller?

Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks this month, and you just might win that swanky Bumbleride Indie stroller in Aquamarine (value $555). Pretty cool ride, right? But there's more. Cool Mom Picks subscribers get all our best steals, deals, scoops, monthly picks and exclusive...

A baby gift that’s adorable, organic, and only $15. For real.