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Mineral makeup for tweens: sweet, soft and skin-smart
What does my daughter remember most from her big roller skating birthday party extravaganza?The fact that I let her wear makeup, something that's never happened before.Not my makeup, of course. This new find for tweens and teens is adorable, made from especially...
Fighting childhood cancer with the strength of 1000 ladybugs
Before I was a cool mom, I was a cool aunt with very high standards. Lucky for me, being a cool aunt in New York City isn't tough, as fabulous boutiques beckon from just about every other corner. But one in particular really captured this cool auntie's heart...in more...
Give your kids a passport to faraway lands with Hartlyn Kids’ new series of books
Though my kids are mildly amused by the stories of my youth (what do you mean, there was no internet?), they are much more fascinated by stories about kids from faraway lands. So I'm excited to find a new series of globe-trotting books that offers my kids a glimpse of...
PAIGELAUREN Baby’s terrific new collection is now for toddlers, too
We fell in love with the lovely baby clothes from PAIGELAUREN Baby years ago--oh, that tailoring! Those stripes! Those polka dots! And now, our mama-fashionista hearts are swelling once again as they get into clothing for the actual walking and talking set....
Japanese anime-inspired diaper bags? We say Tokidoki!
Diaper bags are kind of like minivans. They are super practical, but don't exactly scream funky fresh. But this new Tokidoki and Ju Ju Be diaper bag collaboration is like taking your Honda Odyssey and making it a low rider. We're talking blinged out, and we're talking...
A hand-painted, multicultural mobile babies (and grownups) will love
My favorite kind of mobile isn't my cell phone. I love hanging mobiles. What's not to love? They're moving pieces of art, transformed by light, wind, and perspective. And I've just found a real beauty that you might love as much as your baby. Why should they have all...
Forget grungy: upcycled gets downright gorgeous
Creating art, decor and furniture with upcycled materials is not just a fleeting design fad. It's a way of living for many artists who want to create items that are sustainable and friendly to our earth. Fortunately, a lot of upcycled pieces are on the forefront of...
The Little Book of Hindu Deities: a beautifully illustrated guide
These days, there's so much intolerance in the world, it's dismaying. As a mom, I try to counteract the negative messages out there by teaching my kids to celebrate diversity, and by taking time as a family to learn about cultures and religions different from ours. So...
7 of the cutest (and creepiest) Halloween cookies haunting the Internet
I'm not much of a cookie aficionado, but Halloween brings out the baker in me. (It also brings out the witch in me, but that's for another post.) In honor of my favorite cookie-making holiday, we've found the cutest, yummiest Halloween treats ever. So feast your...
Six reasons to drink less bottled water
My family and I have been longtime Brita fans. That filtered pitcher of tap water is a mainstay in our fridge. But that's pretty tough to keep up on the go, especially when I'm trying to remember to fill four sippy cups for four little kids I'm struggling to get out...
Fashionable scarves. With an emphasis on -able.
At this time next week, I'll be traveling through Ethiopia with the wonderful humanitarian organization ONE. Yes, I'm excited. Yes, I'm nervous. No, Bono won't be there that I know of. And yes, you will be hearing more about it. But when I got my informational travel...
The Home by Novogratz book helps you make your home more yours
A few months back, I had the pleasure of meeting TV's increasingly notorious design mavens, the Novogratz family, and drooling over their unbelievable Manhattan apartment firsthand. While I keep inviting them to break into my home and have their way with it when I'm...
Eco-sweet and plastic-free: we’re in dollhouse heaven
When I survey my children's toys, I have two thoughts: 1. I should have purchased stock in Duracell. 2. How can one household amass so much plastic? So I was thrilled to come across a world of handmade toys, interactive ideas, and three oh-so-beautiful words: "no...
Beautiful braille jewelry: understatement is always in style
If you knew me in person, then you'd know by the tattoo on my inner wrist that I'm a little obsessed with braille. (It's my kids' initials, if you're curious). Now, I've seen some cool braille jewelry before, but these gorgeous, subtle pieces definitely caught my eye....
7 smart tips for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month the right way
October is here, which means Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In other words, prepare for the influx of pink ribbons on everything and loads of Facebook "awareness" memes on your wall.In the past, we've been happy to support great companies with their hearts in the...
New moms rejoice! You can now dabble in diapers.
Finding the right diaper for your new baby can be just as difficult as finding the right jeans for your post-partum body. Without naming names, I can still remember the popular brand of diaper that caused volcanic leakage that ruined my first baby's cutest...
Buy a shoe, skate a ramp, plant a tree
I confess to an enduring love for all things skateboarding. Perhaps I'm just subconsciously clinging to my youth, but I still dig the style--especially when it's sharp and functional. We found some cool kids' shoes that are perfect for fall (eek, it's October!) and...
A good reason (or 4) to subscribe to Cool Mom Picks today
Cool Mom Picks is dedicated to bringing you the best deals and coolest finds, but we reserve lots of special goodies just for our subscribers. Like this mega-package of back-to-school goodies, which is up for grabs in our subscriber-only giveaway this week.If you're...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
What is that pagoda of power in the photo? What's even better than Pinterest? Where the heck is my iPhone? To answer these questions, we present some of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you're in the market for a kid-friendly...
Get crafty, young grasshopper, with 3D puzzle sculptures
The cooler weather is setting in, so I'm already on the hunt for inside activities that will save my hide come winter. I admit I'm pretty picky about what crafty goodness makes the grade at our house, so when I heard about green 3D puzzles that the kiddos could build...
Homemade baby food with a grown-up twist we love
My kids are long past infancy, but I have profound memories of the truly yucky jarred baby food I tried to shovel into their mouths. I always thought I'd be someone who made homemade baby food, but having my kids one year apart--surprise!--just about did me in. I...