More coolness from recent weeks…
A Brooklyn home without the Brooklyn prices
There's a saying in real estate: location, location, location. But after that's out of the way, in New York we tend to put a premium on character. You know, exposed brick, tin ceilings, original wood floors. (Don't ever expect to find wall-to-wall carpeting here. If...
City Threads goes baby
City Threads is a great little clothing company that I've raved about before. You can recognize their "Brooklyn" bucket hats on many a hipster kid at the nearest playground in my (nowhere near Brooklyn) neighborhood. Now they are finally veering into the baby clothing...
Teddy needs a bath
Poor Bun-Bun. I received the stuffed pink rabbit at my first baby shower for my first baby, and he's been around and loved ever since. Two houses, two kids, and one horrifying overnight stay in the litterbox had turned Bun-Bun from a cheerful pink to a dingy...
The Havaianas that give back
It's summertime which means if you're like us, you probably rock flip flops like they are going out of style. And to lots of us, flip flops are synonymous with Brazil's stylish, comfy, long-wearing Havaianas. And now there's a new collection to support one of our...
A taste of summer, indoors
Sometimes art just speaks to you, and that's how I felt gazing at the beautiful original artwork from artist Rachel Austin. I was poking around the Poppytalk Marketplace and discovered Rachel's wonderful mixed media map paintings. Clearly bitten by the travel bug, her...
Solar-powered crafting
I spend a lot of time lately telling my kids about the "dangers of the sun" as I apply yet another layer of SPF 30+. But this weekend, we spent a lot of time talking about the cool art that the sun can make with this creative new kit from CMP favorite Eye Can Art....
Girls headbands as casual and dreamy as summer
An insane number of crafters on Etsy are making all manners of barrettes, hair bands and baby bows, some with adornments larger nearly as large the actual baby. (I never got that, I have to say.) Searching for something tasteful can be an exercise--a long exercise--in...
Breaking news: Peg Perego stroller recall
If you bought a Peg Perego stroller between January 2004 and September 2010, you'll want to check to be sure it's not one of the 223,000 strollers that are only just now being recalled after an infant died in 2004. Little ones, particularly those under 12 months old,...
Punk goes pretty (says the Doc Martens fan)
You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you'll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London.Who said punk couldn't be pretty? When two British style institutes merge, you know...
9 ooey, gooey, fantastic s’mores recipes. (Is it summer without them?)
Nothing says summer to me like campfires and s'mores. Although being a city person, I can't say I spend as much time with campfires as I do with s'mores. Luckily, you don't need a bonfire either to enjoy the chocolate and melted marshmallow dessert. In fact, you don't...
A cardboard play town perfect for kids, and rebels who like turquoise houses.
Between the heatwaves and the crazy downpours, I feel like we've been getting more use out of our creative indoor toys this summer than our scooters. And now here's one more that I'm just smitten with, because it's more than just a building kit. [don't miss an...
The coolest birthday dresses, now 100% for charity
This October, my youngest daughters will be turning 4 and 2 and as part of our family tradition, they will be wearing hand-me-down Courtney Courtney kids' dresses. We first featured them in 2008 on Cool Mom Picks, and designer Courtney Chu has since remained one of...
Pimpin’ the hose
Tap water's making a comeback, and here's a great way to share the love. And the water. On the surface, Faucet Face is a company that sells glass water bottles. But behind the scenes, they're trying to start a movement towards tap water and away from pricey and...
Throwing an Olympics Party? Some of the coolest printables, snacks, and party ideas
With so many of us on the verge of Olympics fever, a Summer Olympics party is such a great way to get older kids into the spirit of the games. Whether you're just trying to make the opening ceremonies more exciting on Friday, or throw a full out theme party for a...
Amazing boys’ clothes on sale in time for back to school – all under $12.
We get kind of excited when we find any cool boys clothes, as you well know, and even more so when we find great boys clothes on sale. Especially when they're from from one of our favorite shops--and CMP sponsors--Red 21 Boys. Here, just a few of the really cool...
In tribute to Sally Ride and all the brave women of tomorrow
Sally Ride was the first woman in space, and saying that the space she's left behind is hard to fill is an understatement. But we've found a beautiful kids' book to help your little girl dream big, just like Sally. My Name Is Not Isabella, written by Jennifer...
The modern family room, redesigned by the Novogratz family
Last week I got a sneak peek at a cool new collaboration between design gurus and parents (of seven!) Bob and Courtney Novogratz and CB2. When I did, all I could do is smile. The colorful wool Family Rug charmed me right off the bat; and I have to say, I'm...
Falling in love with geometry
As minor as my kids' milestones might seem in the great scheme of things, I still do my fair share of celebrating them. All night in your own bed? Yes! So I decided that I too deserve to treat myself with a little reward for making it through another milestone with...
8 of the best online bullying resources that we hope you never need
With so many of us parents of school-aged kids, we were surprised that we didn't realize just how big the impact of bullying can be. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, about 160,000 kids won't go to school each day for fear of being bullied. To us,...
Shoes that grow with your baby. Really!
Don't even get me started on the hassle of shoe shopping for kids. The second my son started walking last month, I knew we were in for a new pair of shoes every couple of months, just like I had done for his older brother. But then I discovered a new shoe brand that...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks on Cool Mom Tech from the last week, just in case you missed them.1. This scuba suit for your iPhone can allow you to take pictures underwater!2. Want to try running but aren't sure where to start? This helpful and responsive...