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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
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?
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
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
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.
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids' face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric. And it'd be nice if it didn't cost a small fortune, so I wouldn't mind my kids drooling on it in their sleep. Target...
6 irresistible lemonade recipes and variations you’ll sip all summer long
It's (unofficially) summer and I'm thirsty for lemonade, limeade and orangeade. I know how much we all love a good cocktail: the proof is in the love you've shown for these 6 spring cocktails and also these 10 margarita recipes. Sometimes, though, you just need a...
A crown fit for a queen
She already thinks she runs the house, why not adorn her tiny little head with something that will fit the role? Plus, you've got to love a princess-y dress up prop that isn't pink, plastic, or sparkly, but is still totally adorable. Rita J Felt's Petite Crown...
The smallest Father’s Day gift he’ll love: An awesome DIY
There's no doubt that our three kids are on their dad's mind during the day while he is off at work. But I've just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father's Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look at Oh Happy Day's...
Kids’ superhero party ideas: the ultimate roundup of invitations, decor, printables and favors
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don't feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores--there are so many cool superhero printables and decor out there that let your kid be...
7 smart ideas for trimming waste and saving money
featured partner We love that the notion of cutting down waste has gone from something for the uber-frugal, to something we all want to do, both to save money, and make sure the earth as we know it is still here for our kids in years to come. After all, the little...
Juuuuust right: baby bottles go thermal
Oh, the bottle stage. I remember jiggling wailing, hungry babies whose only goal in life was to get some warm milk, and those minutes of waiting for bottles to warm would seem like hours. This time around, I've discovered a fantastic alternative to those dreaded...
Flying high
Personalized nursery art is one of our favorite baby shower gift ideas, especially when it's as sweet and affordable as this custom print. I love this simple little personalized airplane art print which can feature a letter or name on the side--though...
Gorgeous waterproof picnic blankets: if only they kept the rain away too.
Even though it's not quite summer feeling everywhere just yet, it's the official start of summer, which means picnics. Yay! We recently featured this post with our top picnic tips for parents with new babies, and number one: Use a waterproof blanket. Fortunately, we...