More coolness from recent weeks…
A Mother’s Day gift for new moms: a very friendly blanket. (Yes, friendly.)
Whether you know a pregnant typography geek who's starting to look like an uppercase B, or even a grandmother who asks you to call more often to say hi, this luxe, and very amicable blanket is the perfect way to greet her on Mother's Day. We want to snuggle the...
Every mother’s path is different. Or is it?
As the Big Day approaches (and that's Mother's Day with a capital M), our thoughts turn to mothering: our own mothering, how we were mothered, and "holy mutha, did you see how expensive greeting cards are now?!" Of course, the internet and parenting bloggers give...
The Bouqs Co: Sending flowers for Mother’s Day just got easier
Mother's Day flowers may be a cliche gift, but one I happen to like very much. I never turn down the chance to have beautiful blooms on my front entry table, my night stand, a bookshelf. So I'm so happy to find a service that makes sending flowers for Mother's Day--or...
You got organic peanut butter in my chocolate!
Well, wasn't I delighted to walk into my local bodega and see a brand new treat from Justin's Organic Peanut Butter staring back at me from the counter. Okay, my thighs weren't delighted, but I sure was. Move over Reese's: I love you but I'm happy to spend a little...
It’s here! Our 2013 Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
We're thrilled to announce our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide, with more than 50 of the most creative Mother's Day gift ideas for all the moms in your life--including you. From gorgeous keepsake jewelry for moms and beautiful personalized photo gifts, to homemade...
The perfect personalized Mother’s Day gift for faraway moms (and grandmoms)
With both of my kids' grandmothers living far away, we don't get to celebrate Mother's Day with them in person. But this lovely gift turns the distance between us into something beautiful. [Don't miss details of this super limited time sale after the jump--hurry!] Our...
6 of the most delicious coffee drink recipes from around the world
For years, I've developed a taste for international coffees. Don't get me wrong: I love me a good old fashioned brewed cup of joe, but sometimes I crave an international-style coffee drink for a little something different. And I'm not talking about flavored coffee...
12 natural products we love that are now easier to find. Thanks Vine.com!
featured partner As huge fans of natural products, we know first-hand that you usually have to shop at a few different stores--sometimes more--to get the exact brands that you love. So imagine our excitement when we were introduced to our newest sponsor Vine.com, who...
UV swimwear to keep our girls (and boys) covered
Every year, I look out for appropriately modest swimsuits for girls. Not to keep them bundled in tents, but to keep them cute and water-ready without having to succumb to ruching and triangle teeny-bikini tops for the nonexistent boobs. Well here's a cool New Zealand...
The new Phil & Ted’s Poppy high chair converts to a not-so-high chair
You know what's always a major disappointment? When an amazing company like Phil & Ted's releases a great new baby item after my babies are already too grown up to need it. And now they've gone and created a high chair that almost makes me want to have more...
A limited edition dress for 40 cool little girls
When we first discovered the limited-time indie design sale site Of A Kind, my first thought was get some kids stuff in there! And voila! My shopping hopes (for you...really) have been answered, as they embark on their first ever kids' sale starting this morning, and...
Super cool boys’ accessories, because why should girls have all the fun?
Clothes might make the (little) man, but there's something about cool hats, sunglasses and other accessories that can dial up the wardrobe a notch. Who says girls get to have all the fun? Browsing around at one of my favorite cool-kid indie clothing labels, Appaman, I...
Healthy Child Parties: That’s not an oxymoron, mamas.
We're all familiar with sugar-happy birthday parties and itchy-sad Chicken Pox parties. But we're excited about the possibility of hosting a Healthy Child Party that makes the moms, the kids, and the doctors happy. If you're not yet familiar with Healthy Child,...
Nine Naturals: Because once you go all natural while pregnant, it’s hard to go back to crappy shampoo
I still remember the day I learned about sulfates, parabens, and phthalates and what they can do to unborn babies. I waddled into my bathroom, read the ingredients of my favorite products, shook my fist at nasty chemicals and the companies that put them in shampoo,...
Make your own Earth with these 5 cool Earth Day crafts for kids
Of all the Earth Day craft ideas I've seen that get creative when it comes to reusing and recycling, I love the idea of making an actual Earth on this very important day. Here are five cool Earth Day crafts for kids that we hope will encourage discussion and action....
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week, just in case you missed them. 1. A wonderful fundraiser started by the tech community to help raise money for the Boston Marathon bombing victims. 2. We see this brilliant gadget getting lots of use in our cars....
The ultimate maternity camisole, made simple
I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm cold all the time, or just like wearing lots and lots of layers, but for many years now, a camisole has always been a staple in my wardrobe. It also continues to be, now that I'm shopping for maternity clothes again only I want a...
Grammar Rules. Even in the kitchen.
Hi, Word Nerd here. You know, the type who cringes wildly every time she receives a pitch promising "A Great Story Idea For Mom's Everywhere." I'm also a little anal about the its/it's issues on my children's homework, so you can imagine how excited I am about this...
The coolest summer clothes for boys come from the land down under
As a mom of a boy, I know how tough it can be to find cool clothes that not only look great, but are made for comfort and play. And I'd like them to last an entire season, please. Looks like Janet Reid (fellow mom of a boy) was reading my mind. Her Australia-based...
If you like the Okee Dokee Brothers, meet their friend Paul Spring
If you've read Cool Mom Picks for any length of time, you probably know how much we adore the music of the Okee Dokee Brothers. So, when our favorite Grammy-winning kids' music duo asked me to check out the new release from their friend, Paul Spring, I decided to give...
Keeping it real, Viewmaster style
Because ironic baby tees featuring all sorts of devices that they will never entirely understand are all the rage these days (you know, rotary phones, Polaroid cameras, I like this one that plays off the retro Viewmaster in a fun new way. Not that you can't still get...