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Because every kid’s a winner when you’re the mother
A few years ago we fell in love with the MomAgenda School Year Journals, so much so that I raved about them everywhere, from my own kids' classes to the TODAY show (where I also confessed my inability to maintain even a baby book). So I thought it was so clever to...
The only Back to School Shopping Guide you’ll need: ours!
The summer is almost officially over and that means one thing: The launch of our sixth annual Back to School Shopping Guide, featuring close to 150 goodies that will help make your little and big kids' school year the coolest one yet. You'll find everything from cool...
Satisfy your Olympic longing for London with 4 great children’s books
One of my very favorite things about the just-finished London Olympics was seeing all the gorgeous footage of the city itself. It's made me even more determined to get my kids over to see Big Ben, London Bridge and their picturesque city-mates in person. So while...
3 affordable hostess gifts that make a sweet impression long after you’re gone
With summer coming to a close (noooo!) a lot of us are planning last minute weekends and cramming in final visits to see friends and take advantage of those lake house invitations. On Pinterest, we have an entire board featuring wonderful, varied hostess gift ideas....
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. Would you use an ultrasound machine that attaches to your smart phone? Boy, our Facebook fans had a lot to say about that!2. Awesome news for iPad owners, especially if...
Canyon Ranch: Perfect for a babymoon, or just a mama system reboot
I'm no martyr, but after almost a dozen years raising children, it has been pretty obvious whose needs come first on a regular basis. Hint: They aren't my own. Sound familiar? So when I had the opportunity to spend three days focusing only on me, me, me, I kissed the...
A Truffle you’ll love, without all the calories
Lately, my handbag has become a bottomless pit, full of everything from loose business cards to computer cords and bottles of milk and lip gloss. And my idea of using old make-up bags to keep everything separate was brilliant until I couldn't remember what I had put...
Keep the Olympic games going with these Playmobil sets
Though enjoying the Olympics means that we are all watching about 2000x as much television as we normally would on a nice summer's day, I love how inspired my kids' play has become. Whether they are turning the couch cushions into hurdles or doing somersaults on their...
Baby blankets and silk shawls to make you dream of India
One of my favorite things about having a newborn was swaddling. My babies both loved to be swaddled and I must say, while I did a lot of things badly, I was kind of a swaddling master (please hold the applause). However I did learn that it took the right blanket to...
Awesome Star Wars kids clothes let you be the droid you’re looking for
If your kid has a thing for Star Wars clothes, you'll be glad to know that America's favorite droid is now available in hoodie form.When asked for his response, R2D2 said, "BOOOP BEE ZOOP" and wiggled a little as if dancing to the celebration music of Ewoks.The...
A bike helmet so cool, we can’t keep it under our hat… or can we?
Reading the recent Cool Mom Picks post about awesome family-friendly bicycles had me dreamily clicking through images of families on bikes and imagining myself pedaling my kids through our neighborhood. Only, with the most awesome bike helmet ever made. And that's...
11 peachy peach recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner
I wait all summer for peach season to begin and, once it does, there's no stopping me. Fresh peaches, grilled peaches, baked peaches. Plain peaches, sweet peaches, savory peaches. And--the best part--peaches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Snack time, too.(Can you...
The new 4moms Breeze play yard is worth marking your calendar for now!
With four kids, all of whom slept for many years in a play yard, I've seen and owned my fair share. So when Cool Mom Picks got the exclusive first look at this new play yard from the inventive company 4moms, I was pretty skeptical it would top all the good choices...
Stylish clothes for kids, no shopping required
We're happy to introduce you to our new sponsor, Wittlebee. We think you'll like them!The hard thing about buying nice kids' clothes is facing the inevitable: the clothes will be outgrown. Quickly. What that means is yet another trip to the store, spending more time...
Bensimon kids sneakers + Bakker made with love = Beautiful!
My love for Bensimon sneakers is no secret; I wear my own purple pair almost every day. And the kids' styles are simply adorable. So when their new style collaboration with Bakker Made With Love, well my only wish, after I recovered from the cuteness overload, was...
A new monthly gourmet subscription box with lots of reasons to love it.
While monthly subscription boxes are all the rage now, from beauty products to craft kits, I have to say I still have a thing for the gourmet boxes. With a culinary school grad in the house, we tend to have more kinds of salt than most people have shoes, and I'm...
One Jackson – like Threadless for indie kids clothing
When I go shopping for three kids' clothes for Back to School---or "fall" as we homeschoolers call it---I am always on the lookout for cool, unique styles that my kids won't see on all of their peers but that won't also blow my entire budget on an outfit. ...
Bandages against bullies. Not because of them
We love our Ouchies, but we're more than aware that boo-boos aren't always the result of an innocently skinned knee. Whether or not bullying is an issue for your kids, we're proud to support this terrific initiative aimed at stopping bullies and raising the funds to...
Beautiful jewelry for tweens – buy them or make them yourself
My 8-year old is just starting to accessorize her outfits, which is probably no surprise considering I have a little addiction to accessories myself. If you've got a tween that's ready for something better than play jewelry but not Tiffany, we've found the perfect,...
What’s cool and on sale at Old Navy for Back to School? More than you might think.
Once again, we're super happy to be working with Old Navy--and not just because it's so fun/weird to see Jason Priestly in their new TV ads. If you haven't checked out their insanely good sale online yet (seriously, there is a lot under $10 and tons of tees for $5),...
Isabella Oliver bumps up your fall style to major chicdom
Not too many women wish they were pregnant in the heat of August. But when I got a glimpse at Isabella Oliver's new fall/winter maternity collection, I admit almost wish I had a baby bump. The just-launched autumn/winter 2012 collection from Isabella Oliver is...