More coolness from recent weeks…
Get a grip
If you'd told me a few weeks ago that I needed covers for my stroller handles, I would have been like, stroller handlebar covers? Riiiight.Well, guess what? Turns out it was love at first grip. The stroller handlebar covers from mom-created CityGrips are...
It’s World Food Day. Here’s something you can do about it in less than 10 seconds
Today is the UN's official World Food Day, the kind of thing that often leaves well-meaning people thinking geez, what can I possibly do that will make any difference at all for hungry kids? Well here's one thing: Sign a really simple petition from a really effective...
Shop green and do good? Count us in
I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy shopping. Because, uh, I do. But a brand-new partnership between two very green sites, Vine.com and Healthy Child Healthy World, has me even more giddy about my shopping habit. And with a nice little discount for all of us...
5 of the most stylish metallic diaper bags
I've been noticing something in the land of designer bags these days. It's flashy. And shiny. And very, very cool. The metallic trend is popping up in handbags everywhere, but that doesn't mean that mamas can't be part of it, too with one of these 5 beautiful diaper...
Can you tell me how to get…a really cool Sesame Street shirt? (Yup.)
CMP has long adored Kiwi Industries for its super soft, US-made organic kids' clothing--and we've always been partial adorable line of Sesame Street characters. So how excited are we to learn they've now given Elmo--and our kids!--some new friends to play...
A new Ergo designed by Christy Turlington helps moms in need
Recently, we introduced you to an incredible company making beautiful scarves that help significantly improve the lives of mothers and women in Africa. Along those same lines, we're so happy to see that babywearing has also gotten more stylish and altruistic, thanks...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Don't lick your screen, mama--that chocolate bar is more than it seems. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you have a smartphone and only two hands, you're going to freak out over this brilliant new gadget. 2....
My Prudent Advice? This mother-daughter keepsake is a keeper
Looking for a shower gift for a baby girl? Something that is original, meaningful, and will never, ever go out of style?I've got just the thing. And I'm calling dibs on gifting it at every baby-girl shower I ever attend. Jaime Morrison Curtis has created a stunning...
These booties are made for gawking (and raising money for breast cancer research)
Listen up, partner. Even though they're cute as the dickens, those baby toes must go under wraps in this colder weather. And if you're going to cover those sweet things up, you might as well do it with something just as adorable, like these soft handmade...
A creative approach to help kids coping with childhood asthma
I developed asthma as an adult. So I can only imagine how scary it is for a young child to have to deal with the coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness that comes with the disease. Not to mention the fear of being "different" from all your friends when you're reaching...
Chic nursing covers. For real. Not even kidding.
Who wants to hide under a pink teddy bear blanket? Nobody over two years old, that's who. That's why these chic, breathable nursing covers do at least quadruple duty and look like something you would actually wear on purpose. Made of soft, light, wrinkle-resistant,...
Game of Thrones Converse! Pledge your royal allegiance with your feet
Calling all Game of Thrones addicts: Whether you took the Facebook quiz or already had a favorite character, chances are you feel an affinity for one of the seven Great Houses. Personally, I'm Team Khal. For those of you with official mottos and coats of arms, you're...
Active for Life: because a fit family is a fun family
I have active kids. No amount of running, skipping, biking, swimming, gymnastics, dancing or soccer ever seems to tire them out. But each year the cooler months make it a challenge for all of us to stay as active as we'd like.Organized sports are one thing. Convincing...
Stylin’ new nursery decor and crib bedding from Skip Hop? Yes, please!
Cool Mom Picks is a huge fan of the mom-and-pop created label Skip Hop. Back in March we announced that they're offering adorable nursery decor and crib bedding. And the news just gets better: Skip Hop has expanded its nursery line, with gorgeous designs that...
5 brilliant ways to store (and display) your kids’ artwork
I'm just under two months into the school year, and with three school-aged children under the roof, I am swimming in artwork. The bulletin board, the stacks on my counter, my poor fridge! Then just yesterday, I got the nerve to toss about half of it...and my son...
Well, hello, dollies!
I've got some folks I'd like you to meet. These pretty custom dollies are hand-sewn, have hand-painted faces, and each cost less than $50. Um...Barbie who? I'm downright twitterpated over the beautiful handmade dolls at Hen and Chick on Etsy. Each doll is hand-sewn of...
Celebrate International Day of the Girl with Cool (Girl) Picks
October 11 is an exciting day at Cool Mom Picks, because what's more amazing than girls? Initiated by the United Nations, today is the very first International Day of the Girl Child, a day highlighting the challenges and injustices that girls all over the globe...
Get involved: October 11 is the International Day of the Girl
At Cool Mom Picks, we've long been champions of causes and advocacy programs that benefit moms, kids, and families. So we're thrilled to tell our readers that today is the very first annual International Day of the Girl Child, created by the United Nations to inspire...
6 all-natural candies for a healthier, yummier Halloween
Boo! Does talk of "natural" candy bars scare you? I promise to not encourage you to swap kiddo's peanut butter cups for carob covered apple rings (made from locally grown fruit--ha!). Nope, no silly tricks like that here. Just a bunch of totally delicious, totally...
These free printable bookplates are the cat’s pajamas
If you have a little one who's mighty attached to a certain book, here's a fab way for her (or him) to stake a colorful claim. For free. These adorable printable bookplates are the cat's pajamas...and the mouse's jumper. Mom of three and artist extraordinaire Helen...
Perfect the art of gift-giving with these adorable gift tags
Nothing brings a grin to someone's face like a gift from someone special. And nothing makes a gift-giver like me happier than finding unique gift wrap and supplies. These adorable printable gift tags from la-fabrique-a-bricole are perfect for birthdays,...