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Lidia Bastianich introduces a lovely book for future foodies
Anyone who's a fan of great Italian cooking is probably a fan of Lidia Bastianich. And I say that as someone who admired her cooking (mmmm...Del Posto) long before she became a TV personality. Now, she's turning her talents towards a children's book that just might...
Minimalist movie posters with maximum appeal
In a world dominated by explosions, CGI, and overly detailed movie posters, we're loving this affordable collection of posters with an iconic and refreshing spin on our favorite films -- and our favorite films to share with our kids. We fell braid over umbrella for...
The new Jonathan Adler diaper bags you’ll covet (no baby required!)
Even though I'm only in my second trimester (!), I'm all about planning, so naturally, I've already bookmarked some of my most coveted diaper bags (thanks to Cool Mom Picks). Too many choices! But it may have just gotten easier. The new line of Light & Luxe...
Ceci n’est pas une ironic onesie
Sure, there are plenty of funny baby shirts. And then there are funny baby shirts calling attention to themselves as funny baby shirts. Okay, maybe there's just one hilarious self-referential ironic tee for little ones. But if you ask me, every hipster baby needs it,...
Pretty pink chocolate bunnies, with no icky artificial dyes
Chocolate is delicious, but brown can get so blah during a pastel-pretty holiday. These all-natural bunnies are a great way to think pink without downing a single drop of dye. Our pals at Nutty Steph's have crafted a line of yummy bunnies just perfect for the Easter...
Wonderful wooden blocks for multitasking kids
It's no secret that we're big fans of Petit Collage here at CMP. It's also no secret that we think wooden blocks are an absolutely perfect gift for occasions of all kinds and children of all ages. But when the two combine? Well, to say we're excited would be an...
What to do with Easter Peeps (besides eat them all)
Every year at this time, I get lured into buying way-too-many packages of those brightly colored Easter Peeps. And though I have no problem consuming sugar, even I can only eat a few of them before I get the jitters. So, I've pulled together some adorable---and...
Traveling in style: swanky passport case, ooh!
A passport case is one of those small indulgences I've always wanted but it never seemed necessary. But with a few international trips under my belt recently, and seeing how ratty mine is getting compared with my kids' less-used passports, I'm ready to the take...
Subscribing to CMP is a dream. A dream vacation from the Four Seasons Costa Rica, if you win!
Normally this is the part where we tell you how great it is to subscribe to Cool Mom Picks, but we're so excited, we're skipping ahead to the giveaway part. Because if you're a subscriber, you have a pretty awesome chance of winning a dream vacation to the Four...
6 fab Easter brunch recipes that you can prep in 30 minutes or less. (More time for egg hunting!)
I know that there's more to Easter than bunnies and food, but in these days leading up to the holiday my mind is on, well, bunnies and food. Easter candy, Easter cakes, Easter brunch: it's hard to focus with such tasty distractions! I, of course, plan on getting my...
The Croods movie review. Think of it as The Flintstones 3.0 in the hands of Dreamworks
Nose picking, blatant scratching, a thrilling chase, slipping on banana peels -- all things my almost seven-year-old currently thinks are the most awesome and hilarious acts on earth, especially if there's a fart joke in there somewhere. Cue The Croods. I will admit...
Hop to it and get crafting for Easter!
Though Easter is coming up quickly, for my kids it feels like Peter Cottontail is taking his sweet old time getting here. While we wait, I've found a bunch of cool Easter crafts that will keep them busy...and not make you crazy with prep or clean up. -Christina With...
Attention, stylish girls: your spring sneakers have arrived
I always like the fashion-sneaker hybrid for kids, because they are super versatile. In other words, I know that if a slightly dressy birthday party turns into a giant game of Chase Everyone Around the House Like Crazy People And Scream Your Heads Off, that my...
Nice narwhal necklace!
Owls, foxes, hedgehogs. They've all had their day. But if you want to stand out from the creature crowd, we recommend narwhals. Not only are they adorable, but they're the unicorn of the sea! And this one's handmade...and way affordable. Which is pretty magical. The...
Our simple spring cleaning checklist for busy parents
When spring hits around my house, that means time to clean and kick the clutter, which isn't such an easy task when you've got four kids running around. As much as I'd love to scrub the baseboards and wash all the windows, that's probably not going to happen. But I...
9 ways kids can decorate Easter Eggs without dyeing them
Decorating Easter eggs is a tradition in our household, but after doing it the same way for over ten years, we're thinking of changing things up. Instead of dropping white eggs into colored dye, I've rounded up a bunch of non-dye Easter egg decorating ideas that look...
Minimalist Parenting: The must-read parenting book of the year.
When we first heard that Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks and Christine Koh of Boston Mamas, two of the women I love and respect most in the world, were putting their clever heads together to write a parenting book, well there was no doubt in my mind that it would be...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite picks from this past week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. A smart, affordable gadget that makes using your iPhone as a camera much easier. And safer. 2. Here's a helpful beginners' guide to Minecraft for parents. Don't let...
What do do with the kids’ wet bathing suits? Take a lesson from pro surfers.
You know what really irks me? When my boys have their swimming lessons, and then I'm left with several wet trunks and towels when the lesson ends and no wetbag to tote them home. I usually shove the drippy mess into a backpack, but then everything around it gets wet....
Ippinka: the shopping site for the minimalist crowd
I know these days it feels like there's a new shopping site born every minute. But there's one I've just discovered that's fast becoming an obsession for me, because the products are so sharp, stylish and imaginative. The site is Ippinka, and they sell only...
Stock up on soap from method and save cute animals. We like!
As the happy owner to a sweet black lab who was once abandoned on the streets--and as a former animal rescue volunteer--I have a soft spot for any initiative that helps unwanted animals live a happier and healthier life. This weekend, you can help those furry...