More coolness from recent weeks…
5 hot emerald green accessories you’ll want to wear long past St. Patrick’s Day
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, I scour my closet for something--anything--green, and end up with the same sad sweater. Though this year, with emerald green a Pantone Color of Spring 2013, I'm seeing lots of gorgeous wearables that I can recommend all year long--not...
Let your children’s feet do the happy spring dance in super cool new sneakers
Spring is coming (can you feel it? I can feel it!) which means facing the reality that when the kids' snow boots go to the back of the closet, last year's sneakers and shoes may not make it to see the first crocus. Darn those growing feet. The new spring and...
Awesome Doctor Who posters, for awesome Doctor Whovian homes
We love it when geek goes chic. These gorgeous posters are a great way to bring your obsession with Doctor Who to the walls with style. Whichever Doctor is your favorite--I'm a David Tennant girl myself--it can be hard to find geeky posters that still have major style...
We’re egg-static over these dyeable, reusable faux Easter eggs (ha)
I enjoy decorating Easter eggs with the kids so much, I don't even mind the food-coloring-dyed fingers we all end up with by the end. But for kids with an egg allergy or who follow a vegan diet, this is one annual tradition that they've probably had to skip each year....
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Apps, maps, sweet deals and free downloads--they're among our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The ultimate app for busy, not-so-organized parents! Isn't that all of us? 2. Here's a version of Apple Maps that's actually helpful....
5 easy St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas that don’t require the luck of the Irish to do
My idea of a St. Patrick's Day craft is squirting green food coloring into anything edible and calling it a day. I love looking at all the amazing multi-layered rainbow treats and hand-felted shamrock garlands on Pinterest, personally, I prefer crafts for those of us...
Eco-excellent wooden eyewear (and each purchase plants a tree!)
If you're pining for cool shades, here's a collection that might bamboozle you. Because they're made of woods like pine and bamboo. Whether you're on the hunt for cool frames or love collecting unusual, attention-grabbing sunglasses, I'm digging how Anni Shades...
Stylish maternity wear for working mamas who want to work it
If I were pregnant right about now (and I am so not--just to be clear) I would be all over the new spring maternity line at Hatch Collection. They make the kind of splurgy, sophisticated pieces for working mamas who need to invest in a few great items they can live in...
InPieces puts LEGOs in the most unlikely places. (No, not under your feet.)
If you're a LEGO fan, a fine art photography fan, a kid, or just a cool adult (which, of course you are) you're going to flip over this exhibit. Nathan Sawaya, an inspiring LEGO sculptor, has put his talents together with those of photographer Dean West to...
Pump up the jammies
With spring on the horizon, everywhere I turn I see cotton-tailed bunnies, woolly lambs, and fluffy chicks. Not a bad thing, but you know what's even cuter than spring critters? Kids in soft, snug cotton jammies, all squishy bums and chubby bellies. Adorable! So when...
Like, totally tubular! A new, lower sugar on-the-go kids yogurt.
We here at Cool Mom Picks have been fans of Chobani Champions, the brand's line of Greek yogurts made especially for kids, since day one, when they launched with four tasty flavors packed in perfectly kid-sized cups. Thanks to their new line, we now have one more...
Fly! Fly to sleep, baby!
I admit, I can't resist those special little baby layette items that force you to take, oh, 647 photos or so of your baby in rapid succession on your smartphone. How totally adorable is this pilot baby sleep set? (No need to answer. I know!) The 100% soft cotton sleep...
Decorating a child’s room with totally free vintage posters
When I first decorated my baby girl's room years ago, I designed it around a giant, kitschy vintage poster that I had owned for years. It was a surprising, fun focal point--and it sure made it easier to narrow down the six zillion options for crib sheets. So I nearly...
Keeping your baby healthy in a hopefully healthier world
Wayyyy back in 2006 when I first discovered the non-profit Children's Environmental Health Coalition blog, now better known as Healthy Child, Healthy World, well as a brand new mom it was like the sky opening, the clouds parting and rainbows dancing around. How...
The most beautiful baby sleep sacks: almost as nice as beautiful baby sleep
Until I had a baby, I didn't understand the purpose of a sleep sack. But as a new mama, oh, my eyes were opened. I sought out the perfect cozy nighttime sack that would ensure my little girl had a safe, warm, sleep-filled night...so I would too. And I sure wish...
Party on and on with this reusable birthday banner
Does anyone get as grumpy as I do about spending money on birthday party decorations that you use once before they become landfill? Well thanks to this new, affordable reusable banner from CMP favorite Butch and Harold, I'm feeling much happier. We've seen a lot...
A strong girl fairy tale when you need an alternative to Cinderella
We've always loved going on a "literary journey" from the comfort of our couch by reading stories from other countries. Next stop? Tehran's traditional story about a girl and a mean stepmother, though it's definitely not the story you've heard before. The Girl With a...
3 cute label ideas make kitchen organization fun — really!
Why, yes, I've accidentally used salt when I meant to use sugar. Why do you ask? I'll wait for you to politely spit out that cookie. In case your kitchen is as cluttered as mine--totally my kids' fault, you know--here are three different labeling systems that can help...
The best new movies for kids? The NY International Children’s Film Festival lets you find them all in one place.
Watching The Academy Awards always gets me excited to watch more movies, but maybe not the best movies for kids. In fact I'm sure that 99% of them are way too much for little ones (and, often, me) to handle. But for you lucky New Yorkers--or those of you planning a...
Tickled pink: a wordless and wonderful picture book
Although I'm a passionate lover of words, I'm in love with this gorgeously illustrated picture book for kids that tells an entire story about friendship, acceptance, and beauty. . . without a single word. Flora and the Flamingo is pure delight for the young (and...
The coolest dollhouse for kids isn’t a dollhouse at all
With a house full of girls, you can bet that I've seen and owned my fair share of dollhouse toys, all of which have been some of my kids' favorite gifts from us. Or uh, Santa Claus. But for as many version of the traditional dollhouse toy that I've seen, none can...