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The celebs come out for Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash….and so did we!
This week, I was so excited to be able to attend the annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash for the first time. This infamous NYC faily carnival and fundraiser supports one of my favorite local charities, Baby Buggy (which Cool Mom Picks readers surely know by now). Founded...
Geek gifts for dads – Father’s Day Gift Guide
Geek gifts may be some of our favorite Father's Day gifts to shop for. (We love our cool geeky dads!) Here, some super fun gift ideas if the dad on your list isn't quite the yachting in Greenwich while wearing an ascot type. Spell out Happy Father's Day using the...
Because every tot needs a jalopy or six
My kids' rooms sometimes remind me of Las Vegas, and not because of there's always the possibility I might win a multimillion dollar jackpot when I go in them. No, despite my best intentions, they each house a lot of beeping, whirring, brightly-colored plastic toys...
Poor Pluto
While Venus may have gotten all the attention this week, it's that little black rock that we call Pluto that still has my heart. Although I think the kids are learning a new mnemonic device for future interplanetary conquest, we're not all ready to give up on our...
The Jacadi summer sale- up to 50% off. Let the rejoicing begin!
There's hardly a mom who doesn't imagine that it would be nice to own at least one fancy, beautiful garment for the kids from a label like France's Jacadi. So hooray-- because they're making it even easier with a huge sale starting today, featuring styles up to 50%...
6 (manly) Father’s Day recipes that the kids can help make
Today I've got 6 awesome, kid-friendly Father's Day recipes for you. After all, they say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and as far as I can tell, it's true. But so is this: nothing is more special to dad than something heartfelt from his...
Non-toxic paint that is safe for your baby? Yes please.
Creating a cute, stylish nursery is supposed to be fun and invigorating. Then you find out all the places that toxic chemicals have taken over and it changes things a bit. If you're like me, you want to cut some corners for your budget's sake. But when it comes to...
The 6 best new products for babies (because I couldn’t narrow it to five)
Picking just five of the best new products for babies? That's hard! And yet, a few weeks ago, I was honored to be one of the terrific judges at the New York Baby Show Expo put on by New York Family Magazine, and was asked to do that very thing. Narrowing down from...
The baby gear for your next road trip
As a mommy that is constantly on the go, I find that my kid's nap times can be interrupted by life. So if I can't create nap time at home, I'll create it on the go. You gotta do what you gotta do, right? And here's a fabulous bit of gear that's helpful for you...
When is a cool tie more than cool tie? When it’s a cool Father’s Day ecard.
When I think of Father's Day, two things immediately come to mind: ties and cards. Both of which can be awesome, and not trite--provided you know what to look for.Two years ago we discovered the gorgeous indie label ties from Pierrepont Hicks, which we loved so much,...
Thank you Design Public, we’ll take that discount!
When looking for decor and something lovely for my home, one of my first stops is Design Public. If you love modern, contemporary design, this is the site for you to find a wide variety of home accessories, furniture, art and much more. Well lucky for...
Gourmet gifts for dad – Father’s Day Gift Guide
Gourmet gifts make great Father's Day gifts for any dad, at least in our families. It's hard not to be thrilled by a little something sweet (or salty or sour or beer-y) to go with that sentimental card. Here, a few tasty Father's Day picks for the food-loving dad in...
Lyft your kids up where they belong
With four kids in our home, we've gone through our fair share of booster seats, and I've never quite found one that has every feature that I'm looking for. But after discovering this new one from Cool Mom Picks favorite Scandinavian Child, I think I've reached booster...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech this past week:1. Presenting the first actual Instagram camera, which instantly prints out photos like a Polaroid. Would you buy one?2. If the dad in your life loves music, this unadvertised Sonos deal at...
Ubbi – Building a better diaper pail
The best diaper pail is the kind of topic that inspires some raging debates on mom message boards. They're essential. They're a waste of money. They're too expensive. I couldn't live without it. So what's a first-time mama to do? My advice: Get the diaper pail. And...
Pink and blue layette essentials that are cuter than those other pink and blue layettes
Pink and blue can feel like such generic colors for a baby layette. But when it is done right, it not only looks great, but let's be honest, it does help a new mom avoid those awkward comments about "what a beautiful baby boy!" when what she's really got in the...
The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store – where else are you going to find Kryptonite at 2 AM on a Sunday?
If you have got super hero fan at home, and we are talking a comic-con diehard, we have found the place to make all of their comic book dreams come true. Welcome to The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Sure, we have featured capes and costumes here before,...
Chat with our editors live about Father’s Day gifts on The Motherhood
If you need a little Father's Day gift inspiration, or suggestions on how to make Dad's day even more special, we'll be playing personal shopper and event planner just for you on Monday, at The Motherhood.This Monday, June 4 from 1-1:30pm EST, our editors will be...
Cool suits for little boys? They exist!
We are big fans of Fore! Axel and Hudson. Their golf inspired clothes for boys are just so darn cool. But they do more than the golf stuff, as it turns out, and if you've got a fancy occasion coming up, but a not-so-fancy boy, this is a terrific site for you. I dig...
The easiest, safest, least sticky popsicle maker of all time
Pity my children, for popsicles were once merely a thing of legend. You see, we have a saying at our house: Sticky is icky. That means that Mommy can't handle juice, yogurt, smushed bananas, or children covered in any and all of the above.But now, it's okay. ...
Reinventing the beach towel
It's not too often that I get excited about a beach towel for kids. Yes, I get it - some have cuter patterns or whatever. But in the case of Towelmate, they really did reinvent the beach towel for both kids and adults--and it's awesome. Hit the Towelmate website and...