More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
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...