More coolness from recent weeks…
UPF blankets for babies, hold the chemicals
I'll admit the sun frightens me, especially where my little boys are concerned. But I don't let my fear keep us inside or under a tree--though I admit to having overloaded them with sunscreen until their limbs resembled a sheet of notebook paper. Thankfully, I...
7am enfant diaper bags, equal parts style and function
Considering how much we love all the products from 7am enfant, I'm not surprised at all that I'm in love with their new luxury diaper bag. I've seen many a stylish diaper bag that looks fantastic but doesn't exactly hold up to the test of kids and their 400 Cheerios...
Coming soon to a galaxy far, far away: awesome Star Wars shirts
This boutique line of hand-embroidered shirts brings together three of our favorite things: Star Wars, babies, and sock legs.Also, Wookiees. The new Morfs line from welovefine includes five Star Wars shirts for infants and toddlers that meld retro-esque fabrics with...
Welcome Today Show viewers!
If you caught our Editor-in-Chief Liz Gumbinner on NBC's TODAY this morning talking about the coolest back to school gear for kids, you've come to the right place. You'll find all the items featured on the show, plus over 100 more awesome back to school goodies for...
Catch Cool Mom Picks on the Today Show tomorrow!
We're so thrilled to tell you that we're celebrating the launch of our Back to School Shopping Guide on NBC's Today Show tomorrow morning. Whoo! Our Editor-in-Chief Liz will be highlighting some of the coolest picks from our guide, like backpacks and lunchboxes, back...
The pros and cons of 4 popular cleansing wipes
Traveling as much as I do, I don't know why I wasted so much time agonizing about 3-ounce bottles of leaky cleansers and travel-sized samples of sub-par skincare brands, when there's a whole world of fantastic cleansing cloths out there. I've been playing around with...
Let’s hear it for the boys
Moms of boys, rejoice! One of our favorite artists for fierce girl-power art is now tackling the sweet but manly side of our sons. We fell in love with Amanda Visell's quartet of strong girl posters. Then we cheered for her second take on girls who aren't afraid...
Baby gift sets from the land of driving on the wrong side of the road
While we're all still on this post-Olympic London kick (man, aren't you dying to go right now?) it was great timing that we discovered this brand new children's line straight out of London. [don't miss a fantastic limited time discount for CMP readers after the jump!]...
Ninja socks, people. NINJA SOCKS.
Last year we discovered the super awesome Sock it To Me knee socks, which we even included in our holiday gift guide. (We still think those Derby Girl socks are a pretty darn cool gift.) But while some of the designs were decidedly kid-like, the sizes weren't. Until...
10 spreads to make a better peanut butter sandwich (or seed butter too!)
The back-to-school fun has begun: cue the sandwich making! I'm the queen of packing school lunches, but even I rely on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My kids love them, they are quick, and an easy way to pack a protein punch. But, as much as I love the classic...
Happy 80th Birthday LEGO! Some of our favorite LEGO picks over the years, tied up with a bow
For all the complaining I do about the tiny bricks scattered all over the living room floor, I adore LEGO bricks for how much they fully engage my kids even more than the latest video game. So we're delighted to you a very Happy 80th Birthday. Based on how much you...
Orla Kiely + method = Cool Mom Picks dream collaboration
We're already huge fans of method. And we're huge fans of designer Orla Kiely. Put them together and suddenly I'm the most excited I've been to wash up since the old days of Mr. Bubble. The limited edition Orla Kieley for method hand wash offers four scents we want in...
7 surprising ways BabbaBox makes a cool gift for kids
If your kids are like mine, then getting something in the mail with their name on it completely makes their day. However when it's filled with arts, crafts, and everything you need to make them, well, I'm pretty sure it would make their year. We've been long time fans...
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...