More coolness from recent weeks…
Instagram photo albums for those photos worth saving somewhere besides your phone
You know Instagram and Hipstamatic have gone mainstream when suddenly there's a rash of square photo frames and photo books popping up on the market, one more lovely than the next. And now I'm so thrilled to see that CMP favorite Rag & Bone Bindery has just...
Born to craft: two amazing artists not yet old enough to drive
We love finding new crafters and artists, especially when they're just getting started. And no one seems to define that better than two talents we've just found--especially considering they haven't even hit their mid-teens yet. Yes, really. Amelia (top left) is...
Wonderful new personalized books for kids: If it’s in print, it must be true…I love you!
Did you know that it only takes three little words to fill an entire book? At least in this case. We have long been fans of Paper Hat Press and their groovy personalized books for kids, but it's their latest and greatest that has us head over heels. The I Love...
Dino-mite dinosaur decals for your wall
Dinosaurs: they're timeless, they're great for both boys and girls, and now they can liven up a child's room without ruining the walls. We're digging these three new sets of decals that can turn any kid's cave into a strange new world. Oh, and one includes Godzilla....
Team Star Wars or Doctor Who? Crocheted hats for little geeks in training
What can we say? We heart these adorable crocheted hats, which are just as good for fighting crime in the playroom as they are for keeping little ears warm on Hoth. Our pals at Geekling have a new line for babies and kids: geeky crocheted hats. [Updated link] They're...
Home is where you hang your hat on a bunny
Need to get those coats off the floor? The bunny can help! In fact, there's an entire menagerie ready to help keep things tidy. The source for these adorable coat hooks is Pomme, the superhip kids' outpost in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Whether you go with the rabbit, cat, frog,...
Taro Gomi gets back to baby board books. Yay for your baby!
If you're not yet smitten with Japanese illustrator and all-around genius (says us) Taro Gomi, then it's high time. Best known for the breakout hit Everyone Poops, soon followed by his wonderful open-ended Scribbles coloring book for older kids and then, oh, about 350...
Paper or polka dot? Personalized pendants with irresistible charm
It's always a red-letter day when you're wearing or gifting something beautiful and handmade. You'll love what one of our favorite Etsy artisans has up her (polka-dotted) sleeve. We've long been fans of the sweet baby gifts and lovely embroidered jewelry by...
How to decorate with washi tape, without the design degree
I've recently found myself in possession of some washi tape, thanks to a few leftover Martha Stewart craft supplies at our recent Sealed With Love Valentine's party. Not being the crafty mama that a lot of you are (uh, decoupaging my Scotch tape dispenser is not quite...
Shopping Etsy with Jonathan Adler. Dream? Not exactly…
One of our great honors in the years of running Cool Mom Picks was the opportunity to appear on Etsy's blog, curating some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day Gifts. So I always love peeking in to see what other designers, bloggers, and tastemakers like themselves....
Spring hits the Cambridge Satchel Company and we’re in love all over again
I've been coveting the gorgeous bags from the Cambridge Satchel Company since we first featured them on Cool Mom Picks ages ago. And every season, the temptation grows stronger and stronger, especially as they add new, fabulous colors. Their brand new Chelsea...
Black and white stripes for spring: loving this trend!
It's a good thing we've loved seeing stripes all winter, because this trend is showing no signs of going away for spring. It's all over our kids' clothes in a rainbow of colors, but for us, we're especially digging it in clean, striking black and white. From handbags...
Helpful resources and products to help talk to your kids about bullying
featured partner As someone who dealt with bullying as a young girl, like so many of us, you can bet it's something I'm preparing to talk to my own kids about. Especially now that almost all of them are in school. So we're happy to be working together with Secret and...
Who knew T-Rex was so tasty?
Back in the Crumbtaceous period, dinosaurs roamed the earth, devouring each other with glasses of milk and falling into the La Brea Chocolate Pits. Okay, kidding. But we are really excited about these 3-D dinosaur cookie cutters. Making creatures with 3-D Dinosaur...
Winter Water Factory kids and baby clothes: one more reason to look forward to spring
While we're still walking around our neighborhood, keeping our eyes out for surprise ice slicks and avoiding the yellow snow, spring is officially only one month away. Whoo! As the gorgeous new spring/summer styles for kids start flooding the racks, there's so much to...
Honoring Black History Month with poetry
In honor of Black History Month, I've started sharing a beautifully illustrated new book with my kids that introduces them to 200 years of poetry from some of the most influential African-American poets. Even more than a history book, these words will paint a picture...
What if LEGO pieces were made of wood?
It's hard to imagine a world without little plastic bricks, especially if you have a kid who's obsessed. But what if LEGO were made of wood? The cool part is that they actually exist. And they're compatible with the original bricks too. Japanese firm Mokurokku has...
Bring on spring with these cool new stroller shades from Bugaboo
We're almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn't mean I don't have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they've really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear essential for parents. The next...
A book to help kids look at the Presidents in a whole new way
My kids can remember who was the first president, who ended slavery, and who was president during the Great Depression. But there are so many other great stories and interesting personality quirks about these leaders of our nation; the challenge is how to remember...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here, just a few of our favorite tech picks of the last week on Cool Mom Tech, just in case you missed them. 1. With cold season here, here's how to de-germ your tech, safely. It's easier (and cheaper) than you think. 2. Awesome, affordable gadgets, that can make a...
DIY Valentine’s Day craft video: Embroidered heart handmade card
Last up in our DIY Valentine's Day craft video series, here's an embroidered heart handmade card that your kids can easily sew and send, created by Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte and brought to you by the U.S. Postal Service and its new limited-edition Sealed...