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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...
Delightful decor for your Easter Sunday party
Let's talk party decor! Though I don't plan to decorate every inch of my house, I do like to have a few festive things on hand for Easter Sunday. With that, here are some of my latest favorite ideas for that big Easter party--plenty of them free downloads. -Christina...
A Passover craft idea that you can eat when you’re done. How’s that for easy clean-up?
It's just a few days until Passover, and this awesomely clever craft idea offers one fun way to get the kids excited. Besides promising them matzoh sandwiches in their lunch for a week. We love this Passover Matzoh House found at Epicurious. A take on the...
Sorbet for spring, please
It's becoming clear that sorbet colors have replaced pastels as the new, soft shades of baby clothing this spring. (And hello? It's spring! Yay!) While it may be tough for the untrained eye to see the difference between "pastel pink" and "persimmon," eh, all we know...
Personalized picture frames with extra pop (and pow and kaboom)
Whether you need an awesome sibling gift, something bright for the grandparents, or just the perfect picture frame to go with that superhero bedroom, we think this one brings a lot of POW-BANG-ZOOM for the buck. We love Psychobaby because it's a small, hip, mom-run...
Albert Einstein for kids. Smart kids. Of course.
If you think a book about Albert Einstein for kids will be dry, think again. The new picture book On a Beam of Light: The Story of Albert Einstein by Jennifer Berne is an absolutely delightful introduction to a super cool guy. In a way, the narrative feels like...
Oppan Euro Style: bold, bright kids’ accessories with real zing
Pink and baby blue? Bunnies and choo-choos? Not today. We've got a hankering for cozy, slouchy hats, slippers, and newborn mittens with vibrant, European style that we've just found. The owner of Rattle Tat goes straight to Sweden for the sort of bright, iconic...