More coolness from recent weeks…
Maurice Sendak prints. A.K.A. Where the wild things art. (Ha.)
You can't grab an original piece of art by kid-lit favorite and real-life wild thing Maurice Sendak unless you've got super deep pockets. But you can snag the next best thing: Sendak's artwork, already framed, and hand-selected by the master himself. Oh, and it's on...
6 spring cocktails to bid adieu to winter
Cooking's my thing, but I'm in the mood to celebrate spring with some yummy cocktails, thank you very much! Seasonal sips are a fun, grown-up way to savor vibrant spring flavors as we coax the sun out of winter hiding. So put on your new rose-colored shades, grab a...
Who knew the big bad wolf was really only somewhat bad?
If you like children's books in the spirit of The Stinky Cheese Man--and I sure do--then this funny, modern retelling of the classic Three Little Pigs story is going to be right at home on your bookshelf. Mark Teague's The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf...
Life’s an organic bowl of cherries
My girls have this ridiculous obsession with lip balm. Considering how it's actually on their lips (and thus, entering their digestive system, let's be honest) I tend to be more conscientious about lip balm ingredients than even things like kids' nail polishes. The...
Fairiche skin care: luxury stuff for faces in need of pampering
Now that forced hot air and dry radiator heat is less a part of my days (hallelujah) I can already feel my skin starting to adapt. It's time to put away the heavier, winter moisturizers and transition to something lighter. The brand-new Fairiche line is a luxury...
The newest cool thing on Martha Stewart Living’s Pinterest boards? Us!
We love Pinterest. And we love Martha Stewart. So we'd be totally lying if we didn't say we were beyond thrilled to be this month's guest pinners on the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board. (Yes, our voices may or may not hurt from the squealing.) Click over, and...
Cool Mom Picks and Gilt Groupe team up for awesome discounts on cool baby gifts
Since launching our Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide a few days ago, we've clearly got baby gifts on the brain. So it's perfect timing to continue helping out new mamas and all their generous friends and family with a special sale event on Top Must-Haves for Baby over...
Organic sachets bring the scent of spring…well, anywhere.
I have a total thing for sachets. It's easy to find scary-looking ones (hello, airport giftshops!), but when I find pretty ones that smell wonderful, I tend to stock up. Gardenmis on Etsy is like awesome sachet central. I really love the French country sachets which...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. These smart phone cases were hugely popular with our Facebook fans. And they're for Android and iPhone, hooray! 2. Even if you already have free texting, this new app is truly awesome....
Read much and dream big with Isabella: Star Of The Story
I was a crazy obsessive reader as a child (still am), and I can still remember the absolute thrill of opening a new book and entering the new world of a story. So it was pure joy to relive that feeling with my daughter as we opened a new world together: the world of...
Pink sunglasses: la vie en rose
Rose-colored glasses. Cliché? Or awesome fashion statement? I'm going to go with awesome. I saw these pink Oscar Magnuson sunglasses in Lucky Mag this month and was like...ooh, could I pull those off? The truth is, this kind of pink looks great on any complexion, and...
Bookends that will make you want to file. And that’s saying something.
The second I saw this desk accessory--instant swoon. The Indice Bookends are available online from the MoMA store, which is pretty much where I'd expect to find something so functional and funky. The bright colors are calling my name, but it's that file folder tab...
Delicious chocolatey awesomeness that tastes way better than it might sound
Magic Chunks are delicious, all-natural, wheat-free, and sometimes dairy-free. And my kids and I love them. Pull up a chunk and let me tell you why. [Don't miss an exclusive discount after the jump!] Magic Chunks happened quite by accident, when Nutty Steph's...
Some of the very best baby book gift sets (just add cute wrapping paper)
I still remember, before I had kids, being so excited to get a friend's new baby a set of classic books like Alice and Wonderland and Peter Pan--and the way she looked at me when she said her daughter would love them in 10 years or so. Hey, I still thought it was...
9 of the most fabulous raincoats for kids those April (and May and June) showers
With snow hopefully behind us, we're happy to pack away our heavy coats and mittens. But when these days of spring turn rainy, a bright cheery raincoat can help keep our kids dry...and maybe even coax them outside to sing (and play) in the rain. -Christina We all know...
70% off the cool gifts you know you want anyway
We're always sad when we see the small businesses we love come and go, but the one silver lining are the sales for their customers. And this one happens to be a great shop with a really great sale. For years, Spoon Sisters, has been one of our favorite...
Need an affordable, personalized baby gift? Hoop, there it is!
Custom artwork is such a sweet gift and keepsake. These pretty, hand-embroidered hoops are affordable, unique, and light enough to hang over the crib without worrying about concussing those squishy little babies. The personalized embroidery and felt hoops from Blue...
Introducing the 2013 Cool Mom Picks Baby Shower Gift Guide!
Yes we're tired, but more than that, we're so excited! After endless hours scouring the web just for you, we're ready to present our biggest, best annual Cool Mom Picks Baby Shower Gift Guide yet, chock full of more than 150 of the coolest baby gifts for expectant and...
A beautiful scarf to do beautiful things for mothers. Not just the ones who wear it.
It was only 6 months ago that I first discovered the wonderful FashionABLE (now ABLE) scarves on a humanitarian trip to Ethiopia, and fell in love with their process--and of course their gorgeous scarves--which are doing a world of good for women and mothers in great...
9 cheese-tastic grilled cheese recipes to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month
April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Enough said? I agree! This one's all about the grilled cheese recipes, and oh, does the Internet have us covered. If my search is any indication, grilled cheese sandwiches--and all variety of riffs on the classic--are among the...
Hello Kitty TAKES OVER THE WORLLLLLLLDDDDD
We've loved Hello Kitty since we were little girls, and now we admit it's fun having her back in our lives on all kinds of things for babies and kids. Especially from some of our favorite indie brands. If you're a Sanrio fan, say hello to some super cute new Hello...