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A DIY LEGO Star Wars Clock: a better way for kids to ring in the New Year than champagne
You have to love any DIY tutorial that includes among the instructions "print out Death Star from the Internet." And I especially love it when it combines two of our favorite things--LEGO and Star Wars. I love this tutorial for a DIY Star Wars LEGO...
Merci pour les cadeaux
No sooner are the holidays over that I need to get on that thank-you note writing for all those generous gifts. And when I saw this stamp, I thought, ooh...that could help. A merci hand lettered rubber stamp would not only add elegance to the outside of your envelope,...
If I could save time in a bottle: creating a family time capsule
I love the idea of using this first day of the year to reflect back on 2012 by creating a keepsake that we'll be able to look back at someday. And when the idea is as easy as this one, I know I may even be able to handle pulling it all together even after staying up...
Happy 2013, Cool Moms!
Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for spending this year with us. Here's to a wonderful 2013! -Kristen, Liz, and Team Cool Mom Picks
Our most popular posts of 2012 – from recipes to baby gifts to DIY crafts for dad
With more than 1000 posts this year covering the coolest baby gear, recipes, crafts, children's toys and more, we thought it was fascinating to look back at our most popular posts of the year, based on the number of visits. Turn out, you all like iced coffee. A lot!...
The coolest children’s books of the year: Editors Best of 2012
We can't think of a nicer way to end our Editors Best of 2012 than with our very favorite kids' books of the year. Especially because they will still be relevant in 2013 and beyond--unlike handbags or even tech, books never go out of style. Here, three of our editors...
Outstanding ideas for that last-minute charitable contribution for the year
We can't think of a better way to bid farewell to the year than by highlighting our editors' and contributors' favorite charities and non-profits, just in time for a final contribution--and tax deduction--for 2012. Do any of your favorites line up with ours? Or hey,...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Whether you're curled up in bed with a new gadget or outside taking pics of snow angels, we're excited to bring you our favorite picks from the last week, including our Editors' Best tech picks of the year! 1. If you take oodles of photos with your iPhone, this free...
The coolest kids’ albums of the year: Editors Best of 2012
Whether your family wants to get the party started with some kid-hop beats or needs to settle down to some gentle folk tunes, our top kids' music picks of 2012 has a little something for every mood. And, you'll find great musical options for the youngest babes all the...
The coolest jewelry, bags and accessories of 2012: Editors Best of 2012
This year felt like an extra amazing year for discovering gorgeous jewelry, bags, and accessories that keep mamas feeling cool. (Even if we're just faking it.) Here, a few of our editors' very favorites of the year. And phew...it wasn't easy paring it down. So...
Rockin the winter white
I'm a sucker for winter white jewelry, because that whole no white after Labor Day thing? Bah. Not that you'll ever catch me in white pants (before or after Labor Day), but a bracelet like this one--totally. The White Beaded Bracelet from Etsy's By Jodi is made of a...
5 New Year’s Eve appetizers with cocktails and mocktails to match for a chic, family-friendly party
Whether you're cozying up with family or hosting a big New Year's party, New Year's Eve calls for party food that's easy, potentially kid-friendly, but also elegant for us cool parents. High maintenance? Nah. We've got New Year's Eve eats and drinks that hit all those...
The coolest kids toys of 2012: Editors Best of 2012
We love nothing more than finding toys for kids that are handmade, or at least, don't require an on and off switch and 300 batteries. Instead, our favorite toys of 2012 are all powered by the imaginations and little hands of kids. Liz LEGO Friends As one of the...
The coolest ways to decorate a kid’s room: Editors Best of 2012
Decorating the baby's room may be the most fun thing about being pregnant. (Unless you eat a lot of chocolate chip pancakes, which would make it a tie.) We had so much fun rounding up our picks for the coolest nursery and kids' room decor of 2012. Liz Aden + Anais...
The most fabulous New Year’s Cards on Etsy: long live the procrastinators!
By my calculations, we still have another two weeks or so to get our New Year's cards out. Now not only does sending New Year's cards buy us a little more time (and often some nifty sale prices), it avoids that question of what your diverse roster of friends and...
The coolest new baby gear: Editors Best of 2012
While our annual guide to the best baby shower gifts is always a smart place to search for the coolest baby gifts and gear, so many fabulous new gear essentials have come out in 2012 that we're excited to share some of our very favorites. Liz Bloom Zen Stroller When...
The coolest boys’ clothes and accessories: Editors Best of 2012:
Every time we hear a parent say, "We can't find cool clothes for boys," we say, "Visit Cool Mom Picks!" We like a challenge. However, it is getting easier each year, and it's fun finding the clothes that make our little fellows a little funkier. Liz Aven clothing If I...
The coolest girls’ clothes and accessories: Editors Best of 2012
Okay, so we moms of girls try to play it down, but we admit it can be pretty darn fun shopping for them. On the other hand, it can get a little harder as they get older and the designers want our kids to grow up faster than we'd like. So kudos to these brands which...
The coolest modern kids furniture: Editors Best of 2012
Finding modern kids' furniture has gotten so much easier in recent years (hooray!) that the only downside is having to choose what you want. And what you have room for. And what's worth the investment. Hopefully these picks of 2012 will help. Kristen: A desk that's...
The cutest baby clothes: Editors Best of 2012
There is something about buying cute baby clothes that we think parents never get over, even when our own babies couldn't squeeze a single toe into those little onesies. This year brought a slew of gorgeous and fun clothes for babies, and here, we've pared it down to...
Merry Christmas, Cool Moms!
Merry Christmas from Kristen, Liz, and the entire team at Cool Mom Picks. We're home enjoying our families today and we hope that whatever you celebrate, you get the chance to do the same. We also hope you got to sleep a little past 5 AM this morning, no matter how...