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Feed the world with beautiful limited-edition art
My kids are getting to an age when they're understanding that there are big differences between the way we live and how families around the world live.It's pretty tough these days, though, for a kid to feel like they can make any kind of impact in a faraway country....
We’re grooving on Ozomatli’s rockin’ new album for kids
Eighteen years of rocking out plus a Grammy win thrown in for good measure, makes Ozomatli a band for the ages. Yet as big as they've become, the band still rocks a happy home-grown vibe. And their latest venture is a kids' album every bit as awesome as fans like me...
Pretty bowls make great hostess gifts. Especially when they’re on sale.
With Halloween an entire day behind us, our thoughts at Cool Mom Picks already turn to the best holiday gifts. (We can't help it!) So when I saw these beautiful little Japanese bowls on sale, I thought, ooh...hostess gift. The modernist Japanese bowls at West Elm are...
Sugar-free ways to keep kids busy on Halloween
Trick-or-treating is still hours away and my kids are already talking nonstop about Halloween candy. So to help maintain a bit of my own sanity today, I've rounded up a few ways to keep my kids busy and entertained until the evening rolls around. Here's hoping these...
Creature comforts
My first thought after seeing these handmade plush cameos and pillows was, "So cute that it hurts." I mean, look at these faces! And shapes! I have a list of children that I want to make happy with these adorable creatures. ...
Ghost stories. Ooooooooo!
My tween is finally beyond the check-under-the-bed-for-monsters stage, and is now onto reading scary stories "for fun." So once she hangs up her Halloween trick-or-treat bag for the night, I know she'll enjoy digging into this smart and spooky guide that deals with...
Cool clothes for sporty girls. Yes, they exist.
I've been a fan of the INKnBURN running clothes ever since I discovered them at the Disneyland Tinkerbell half-marathon earlier this year. So I have to admit that I was pretty excited to see their ultra cool girls' athletic wear, particularly the newest styles that I...
Funky kids’ furniture that’s not your average kids’ furniture
When I started searching for furniture to fill my kids' bedrooms, I was on the lookout for pieces that were kid-friendly yet well designed. I wanted something that didn't feel predictable. And above all, I wanted something that didn't look like it was...
Sharing science, superheroes, Tolkien and more, Geek Mom style. (What, you think that stuff is just for dads?)
What's faster than a speeding Mario with a star, stronger than a Wookie with a grudge, and able to build a lava-lamp egg timer in her kitchen? It's Geek Mom, and she's here to entertain, educate, and spread the fun of geekery to families everywhere, thanks to this fun...
The coolest dreidels ever. One word: LEGO
I know, I know...Halloween is not even here and already we're diving headfirst into holiday picks. But it's hard to resist when it's a Hanukkah goodie as cool as these dreidels. Made by artist Val Glaser, who does all kinds of cool custom things with LEGOs, her LEGO...
Hey, doll. Are you a subscriber?
Baby, have we got a good deal for you.All you have to do is subscribe to our newsletter, which is jam-packed with awesome offers, exclusive discounts, top picks, style trends, and of course, our monthly subscriber-only giveaway.This month, FOUR lucky Cool Mom Picks...
The best scooter for little kids? The one that’s the best for big kids.
There is no question in my three-kid household that one of the favorites in our fleet of ride-on toys is the Mini Kick scooter. From the moment they could balance on the stable footrest, my kids were cruising the driveway and declaring it "best scooter ever." But now,...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them (while drooling over the next round of Apple releases, of course). 1. Is the new iPad Mini good for kids? You might be surprised by our answer. 2. Such an awesome, easy way to create...
Morphology Jr: Pictionary for the 21st century
Board games have a lot to compete with these days. Ever tried to get your older kid to put down Angry Birds in favor of Monopoly? That's why I'm thrilled to find this interactive (albeit battery-free) board game that's not boring in the least. And my kids agree. Meet...
Book log for kids? Reader Q&A
Do you have a recommendation for a good "Books I've Read" journal or notebook for kids? -Suzanne, via FacebookBook logs or journals are a great way to give kids tangible pride in all the reading they've done, as well as a place to look back to remember some of their...
Launch a successful home business with a little help from Mom, Inc.
As a mama, I have big dreams: making cute-yet-healthy snacks, being a role model, kissing boo-boos like a champ. As an employee, I have the same dreams (except maybe the boo-boos part). I want to do it all...but I'm not always sure where to start. You know how it...
Get inspired to pursue your life list at Go Mighty
My boring ol' to-do list may grow hourly, though it's way more fun to think about my "want to do" (often more morbidly called a bucket list) which is filled with all those things that sound like fun, an adventure, or just something I know would make my heart sing.And...
Need a pretty alternative to pierced ears? Try temporary tattoos
So you can probably guess what happened when my 8-year-old got her ears pierced, right? My two younger daughters freaked out and begged to get their ears pierced as well. Too bad I didn't have these cute temporary tattoo earrings back then. The Poppy Drops...
Special delivery: awesome DIY cardboard toys for kids
When I was a kid, my father ran a factory and on the rare special evening he would come home with big cardboard boxes for my sister and I to play with. I have memories of late nights setting up giant playhouses in the basement where we spent hours cutting,...
Count us in: BabyLit scores with a spooky number book
Jennifer Adams and Allison Oliver hooked us with their beautiful BabyLit counting and color board books based on classic literature like Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre. They've done it again--this time, with a counting Count Dracula. Little Master Stoker's...
Sew sweet: DIY embroidery gifts for under $15
I realize it's not even November yet, but since I'm a fan of DIY holiday gifts--especially for my family from my kids--I try to start early. And in my search for easy, affordable crafts that my daughter and I can make, I found these lovely little needlepoint kits from...