11 easy Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers and younger kids, most with supplies you already have at home.

by Kate Etue | DIY

While I’m not sure I’m ready for my house to look like it exploded in hearts, Valentine’s Day is coming sooner than you think. And since my kids’ own language of love is craft projects, I’ve been looking for some easy Valentine’s...

One of David Bowie’s greatest hits, reissued

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

There’s no question that David Bowie had a huge impact on the world of music, which is partly why we can’t stop talking about him. So today we are so happy to discover that the iconic 1987 David Bowie READ poster has been reissued by the American Library...

A look at the brand new curvy Barbie: Will you buy her? | Thinking: Parent

by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast, Toys + Playthings

Well, after oh, only sixty years or so of women complaining about Barbie’s unrealistic figure, Mattel has decided to get with the 21st century zeitgeist and the changing look of the world, today releasing Barbies with three brand new body shapes — curvy,...

The adult coloring book trend comes to baby carriers

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

For years we’ve been letting kids color in their own bags, t-shirts and coloring books, so why not give adults a chance? Now LILLEbaby has jumped all over that, with the clever new LILLEbaby Color Me Carrier. This is more than a gimmick to sell some sub-par...

3 smart, stylish waterproof winter boots for women now that it is, in fact, winter

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Okay so December was a balmy 70 in New York City but how quickly things change. Now that we’ve gone from tropics to tundra, I’m pulling out the puffer coats, earmuffs, and winter boots so I can make it through those surprise knee-deep puddles that disguise...

7 little indulgences under $10 that make big changes to your mood.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

I’m a huge fan of grabbing little indulgences or surprises for my kids here and there to help make them feel better after a bad day or, you know, just make them feel special. But when it comes to me, I have gotten pretty good at rationalizing myself right out of...

31 of the absolute funniest Valentine’s cards, for sweethearts with a sense of humor. AKA Keepers.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery

Each year I have the best time scouring the web for the funniest Valentine’s Cards. I was just never a fan of those long, poetic prefab cards written in wedding script. I guess if I have something sentimental to say I’ll say it myself. As for my cards?...

Festive Roots: Very cool craft kits for kids that help them be smarter global citizens too.

by Kate Etue | DIY

My kids can easily spend an hour at the kitchen table working on a good DIY project, so I’m always on the lookout for cool crafts kits that will pique their interest. Lately, it’s been the globally-minded kits from Festive Roots, which helps teach kids...

Small Apparel: Cool little tees that give back in a big way

by Kate Etue | Baby, Kid Style

Supporting amazing artists and designers we find at cool, yet undiscovered indie shops we find is so important to us — in fact, it’s why Kristen and Liz started Cool Mom Picks in the first place. So when we find a shop like Small Apparel, we can’t...

Friendships after kids: Smart tips and resources for making new mom (and dad) friends | Spawned Episode 30

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast

Making new friends as adults is hard enough as it is, but it can be especially challenging when you have kids. And it’s not just making new friends, but also maintaining those old ones too. I  know first-hand that when you’ve already gone all those life...