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The Sbyke: the best gift your tween or teen will get, period.
The siren song of electronics has a huge pull on my tweens this holiday, so if I'm going to ask Santa to bring them something that doesn't begin with an "i" it'd better be something pretty cool. I found something pretty cool. No...really cool. The Sbyke is the rad...
Elizabeth Mitchell’s latest kindie CD takes on Bowie, Hendrix and your kid’s playlist
Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell has one of those crystal clear, beautiful voices that can take any song and turn it into the musical equivalent of spun gold. And while she has already released the much-loved, Grammy-nominated collection of Woody Guthrie...
Modern Nativity scenes you won’t mind the children touching
When you consider that most nativity sets include a couple of sheep, some people, an angel, and a stable, is it any wonder that most kids can't wait to get their hands on them? But after my three were finished playing with the set I had growing up, I understood why my...
6 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Unless you're willing to pay for overnight shipping, the clock is counting down for Santa's little tech helpers. Here are several of our favorite picks from the last week, many of which would make fantastic presents. Hint, hint! 1. With one brilliant little change, a...
Sometimes a little pampering is in order: the natural indulgence of Tata Harper Skincare
Luxe alert: I was introduced to the 100% natural, nontoxic Tata Harper Skincare at Canyon Ranch this summer. It was a moment of seriously posh pampering in my otherwise ordinary life, and an incredibly soothing experience. Luckily, it's a splurge you can enjoy at...
Holiday gift tags that make a difference in the lives of hungry kids
One goal that my husband and I have set for our family this holiday season is to give back as much as we possibly can. I think we're all feeling it a bit this year. That's why I love products like these holiday gift tags, which look great and do great things, with all...
A Paris-pretty tea set guaranteed to be loved. Even if the macarons are pretend.
What little girl doesn't love tea parties? Well, I sure did. Some of my fondest childhood memories are making my grandfather sit down for nice cup of my make-believe tea. He was always the best sport about it, which meant the world to me. So I have a sweet spot for...
Reusable squeeze pouches for snacking on the go
Feeding your baby solids is an exciting but somewhat stressful time--especially when you are on the go. As you know, most babies can't really figure out the whole spoon-to-mouth thing when they first start eating, and it can get pretty darn messy. So I dig fruit and...
The best online responses to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy
As we do our best to get back to some sense of normalcy today here on Cool Mom Picks after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, we wanted to share some of the lovely online responses and tributes to the families of Newtown, Connecticut that we've read around the...
Delightful dinosaur board books for budding paleontologists
Perfect prezzie alert: At some point (usually during the Late Toddler/Early Preschool Era), most kids go through a fascination with the creatures of the Mesozoic Era, otherwise known as dinosaurs. If you have a toddler who adores all things Large, Scaly, and Extinct,...
How to talk to your kids about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Like probably all of you, we are completely overwhelmed with sadness about the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings that happened this morning in Newtown, Connecticut. Along with our thoughts that are with the families affected by this tragedy, and we'll be honest,...
One of the most important presents you could ever give: clean water
As wonderful as it is to unwrap gifts during the holidays, it's even more wonderful to give gifts that can't be wrapped in the first place. Especially this one--because it will also be appreciated for a lifetime. Cool Mom Picks has always loved the mission of...
Your baby’s toasty in that stroller. Shouldn’t you be toasty, too?
I am definitely not one for gimmicky baby and new mom products that you really don't need. That's probably why you don't see a lot of stroller accessories on here, or stuff like the dreaded wipes warmer. (Sorry to those of you who love them.) But in this case, I kind...
All-inclusive craft kits from Lullubee: just add fun
Both of my kids are craft junkies. Like, major craft crazies. They could create arts and crafts all day, every day. I'm constantly rummaging through drawers and closets, trying to figure out what I could I use to create a "handmade" craft. Which never really works out...
Gourmet Spotting: Great taste, in the mail
Need a quick hostess gift that doesn't require wrapping? We think a gourmet box for foodies is always in good taste. Especially when it gives back a little too. Yes, we already delivered a spiffy round-up of amazing gift subscription services for adults, but we...
Great gift books for every little reader on your holiday list, because we still think they make the best gifts of all
Even in the sea of toys piled high under our Christmas tree, my kids are always excited to receive books as holiday gifts. Always. And I admit, I'm pretty happy too. They're gifts that all my kids will enjoy at one time or another, and perhaps even their kids too....
8 of the coolest personalized gifts that there’s still time to get for Christmas!
Whether you're down to the last present on your list or still only just getting started (ahem), you don't have to panic. There's still time to order super-cool gifts that are--get this!--personalized, so no one will ever know that you didn't buy them weeks ago. Here...
5 apple cider cocktails that make mean mocktails, too
These days, I look for a cocktail that's just as tasty without the spirits. (Ah, how times have changed.) I like having yummy drinks on hand for pregnant friends, kids, and those who steer clear of alcohol. And I've figured out that the key to a great mocktail is a...
The perfect gift for the kid whose power is super-coloring
If you--like me--have a little one who has become so devoted to all things "super" that you have to call breakfast "super-Cheerios" and explain that bedtime is the only way to recharge super-batteries, then I guarantee this is a truly super present. These personalized...
Great baby dolls for boys, in honor of Free to Be You and Me, and William…40 years later.
We're so happy to wish a happy 40th anniversary to Free to Be...You and Me, that groundbreaking collection of songs and spoken word pieces that introduced me to the concepts of equality and tolerance at such a young age. For instance, take the song William's Doll. The...
11 awesome handmade gifts you don’t need a design degree to create
After spending a few minutes on Pinterest at this time of the year, I start to feel seriously inadequate in the crafting arena. I don't mind stretching a little bit to make something awesome, but I'd rather not lose my mind in the process. If you too get the itch to...