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DIY silhouette storage organization tutorial that makes organization pretty!
Considering how well the drawer organization stickers we found have been working for my kids, I thought it might be cool to try some new storage organization around our house thanks to a little inspiration from this tutorial at See Jane Work. Now I'm not exactly the...
Romero Britto, come to baby
Back when I was shopping for baby gear for my now-tween, my choices for stroller and car seat covers were pretty blah: Solid navy, neutral plaids, and teddy bear. You new mamas have it so good, especially those of you with a penchant for the modern pop-art of artist...
Decorate with a name
Celebrating a baby's name is part of having a child. That's why it is so refreshing to see modern, stylish name decals for nursery and kids' room decor that feel personal yet up-to-date. 41 Orchard has created these adorable name and personal wall...
2 new cleaning products from Honest that we love. Honestly.
Even though my fellow Cool Mom Picks Editors have tried and loved the eco-friendly Honest products, I'd yet to give them a whirl myself. So recently, I had the chance to test out a couple of their newest natural cleaning products for home use, and I have to say, I'm...
Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks for a heck of a ride
We know our readers have style, but we offer extra swagger to our subscribers. For example, we're offering prize packs to eleven subscribers this month, including the mother of all statement strollers. You could use one of those, right?One Cool Mom...
The baby girl gift that warrants an extra-nice thank you note
My favorite baby girl outfits were ones that could be worn for a fun little playdate or a special day out with just a simple change of shoes. And that's exactly why I love this adorable tunic and leggings combo from Cool Mom Picks fave Bean New York. [don't miss a...
DIY Free Printable Tooth Fairy Notes – oh the cuteness!
When we found this DIY project at one of our favorite design blogs, Handmade Charlotte, we nearly died. The best part is that the instructions do not include mentions of glue guns, professional equipment, or paper stock only found in the foothills of Sweden. ...
WhyTripIt is keeping me sane when I travel
Exactly a year ago I discovered the genius that is TripIt, a super simple organization and travel management app for pretty much any smartphone you've got. And we're talking simple. If you're a frequent traveler like I am, it is nothing less than a lifesaver.Including...
Gustafer Yellowgold’s musical tour through the holidays is a trip worth taking
Yes, the years are going by so fast, though I've never had one whiz by in 28.4 minutes, thank goodness. But if anyone can make that happen in a way that will put a smile on your face, it's the musical, yellow-hued cartoon Gustafer Yellowgold, whose latest...
Poketo for Target – Back to school shopping gets cooler and more affordable
When the first Poketo for Target collection hit stores, I snatched up a few awesome pieces before it was too late. And so you can bet I'm ready to track down their newest Target collection, ready for the picking starting now. Poketo's 2012 Target...
Come to the Dark Side; we have tea!
That's no moon-- it's... a tea diffuser, and it's fully operational, Star Wars fans. You lovers of Star Wars and loose leaf teas: rejoice! This exquisitely detailed stainless steel Death Star Tea Infuser is an officially licensed Lucasfilm collectible -- and...
8 tasty nut-free and gluten free lunchbox snacks for kids
With back to school in full swing, I'm mulling over lunch box ideas to keep things fresh for the next ten months. (Ten!) I recently posted 13 healthier versions of kids' favorite lunchbox snacks and this week I'm sticking with snacks; specifically those made without...
Hats off, Aussies. These kids’ accessories dazzle.
When I saw this adorable little outfit on Planet Awesome Kid, I knew I had to track down the hat immediately. It brought me to the most wonderful Australian webshop filled with so many amazing kids' accessories. Including possibly the most awesome kids' boots...
Bloom’s new crib bedding – A reason to let your kids have lollipops in bed
The new Lollipop crib bedding sets from Bloom are mod, cool and have a luxe 300 thread count, which is exactly what you'd expect from the company that produces such baby gems as the new eye-popping Zen Stroller and the luxury Fresco High Chair. When it comes to fusing...
Survive pumping at work with the Milk it Kit
When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I'll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump at home, let alone in my...
6 of the best of the robot backpacks for kids
It's 2012, and we still don't have our jet packs, hovercars, and personal house-cleaning robots. But we have found that robot backpacks are super hot, so we've rounded up a fantastic collection of the very best ones, to keep your kid company at school.And no, they do...
A little bit of back to school calendar organization brilliance
It only took my husband a good three months to install our large wall calendar system in the kitchen. And I won't even tell you how much it cost. Ouch. Too bad I didn't know about Wall Pops, whose awesome wall decals we featured in our back to school shopping guide,...
Basq in the glow of beautiful pregnancy skin
My daughter turns six next week, and that means I'm feeling extra nostalgic--even about my stretch marks. Back then, I didn't know the importance of keeping growing belly skin supple, and now I'm suffering for it. If only I could send a care package back to my...
4 of the coolest superhero invitations for your little dreamer
I'm a big fan of superheroes, and therefore, cool superhero invitations. I'm pretty sure your kids are too.I love seeing my kids practice being good people while pretending to be courageous, powerful and strong. I mean, sure, sometimes they also pretend that they can...
Rock on, Ben Franklin!
My oldest is a budding scientist. He looks up to Ben Franklin the way most people look up to rock stars. For a while, said son was sporting a tri-corn hat to really perfect his Franklin look. That kind of got in the way, and frankly, wool is pretty darn hot....
The coolest metallic and glitter shoes for back to school
Much to my daughters' delight, metallics and glitter are a hot trend for the back to school season, but with so many options, it can be tough to pick. So we scoured the web for the coolest kicks that will let your little or big girl shine for the entire school...