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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...
How to support our troops on Memorial Day
With a husband in the military, our troops are always on my mind, even beyond Memorial Day. Even though today is a great day just to celebrate family and the beginning of summer, if you're so inclined, here are a few very simple ways to show your thanks, and honor...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week! 1. Our lucky Editor Kristen got the scoop on Ethan Hawke's favorite app. It's perfect for Father's Day! 2. Are you as excited about Arrested Development as we are? If so, you'll love...
Chocolate whaaat? Kids’ vitamins just got awesomer.
I grew up eating the vitamins of a certain prehistoric cartoon and turned out pretty okay. Still, now that I'm a mom, I'd love for my own kids' vitamins to be a bit more naturally sourced. And maybe not so, well, chalky. Yum-V's Multi-Vitamin Jellies are totally...
Summer camp backpacks with serious standout style
The first summer I sent my son to day camp, I tried to cram his lunch, towel, bathing suit, rain jacket, and various other doodads into his cute little preschool backpack. Epic mommy fail. This summer, we are ready with a standout backpack. It's got plenty of room for...
The coolest, funkiest nursing tops we’ve ever seen. About time!
My first baby was born in the dead of winter, which basically gave me an excuse to hide my pitiful spit-up stained shirts under a bulky coat. My second baby: summer. I just barely pulled off the shabby tank top look. Um, or maybe I didn't. Time to start thinking nice...
Rock this summer on the radio with Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live
I am a pretty big fan of SiriusXM's Kids Place Live for many reasons, but mostly because it is hands-down the best media outlet providing today's family music makers the national exposure they deserve. The station brings the best in kindie rock and all-ages...
A personalized Father’s Day gift that’s equally sentimental and swanky.
If you've got a father to shop for this Father's Day, and he happens to be the well-dressed type, we have the awesome, personalized, sentimental gift for you. The personalized collar stays found at Etsy's Tag You're It Jewelry are like the next level up from a...
What is the safest sunscreen for kids and babies? EWG has 20 of them.
Each year we eagerly await the Environmental Working Group's list of the safest sunscreens for kids (and grownups too) and we're so glad to see the 2013 list is ready, just in time for the unofficial start of summer. Click over to the list of the safest sunscreens and...
Before Midnight review: Love conquers all. Or mostly all.
Last week, I was treated to a sneak preview of Before Midnight, the newest movie in the popular now-trilogy starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. If you're like me, you won't believe it's been 18 years since they first met in Before Sunrise, then met again in Before...
A kids’ world as cheerful as your kids (or one can hope)
Putting together a nursery or little kid's room can be a challenge if you're going for a certain retro-mod Scandinavian rainbow look. I mean, there is nothing out there that fits that exact description. Or wait, maybe there is. The relaunch of colorful,...
Your baby is a big deal, doesn’t the announcement deserve an extra-big card?
A picture of your baby is a great way to announce the exciting and beautiful addition to your life. Could an even bigger picture be even better? The new line of jumbo birth announcements from our friends at Paper Culture are sure to make an impression and end up on...