More coolness from recent weeks…
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are some of our favorite geeky picks from the last week, just in case you missed them.1. We found the ultimate baby gift for math geeks or anyone with a good sense of humor.2. Colorforms have finally gone digital, and our kids are fighting over the app. 3. Pamper...
Father’s day gift ideas? 10 questions from readers with lots and lots of answers
Father's Day is only one week away so no wonder we've been fielding so many questions from our readers about last minute gifts for Father's Day! To help you out, we thought we'd gather a few of them from Facebook, Twitter, email, and our recent live chat on The...
Fairends hats – not your av-er-age baseball cap
Here's a little hipster tip for you that I picked up from those who know way better than I. Ironic trucker hats: out. Structured hats: in. Which is probably why the gorgeous adult and kids caps from Fairends are getting attention from the likes of Jack Spade designers...
A Father’s Day tie for a cause. Our kind of tie.
With so many Father's Day gift ideas, ties aren't necessarily the first choice for a lot of offspring these days. And yet if the dad in your life actually wears ties, a tie that stands out from the crowd can be the best thing ever. So if a special dad you know would...
Wait, that’s a bib?
I've considered feeding my one-year-old naked. (As in, naked one-year old, not me.) Though there is art in the way he manages to splatter his outfit with every color and texture of the foods on his plate, I'd rather not change his cute outfits six times a day. So I...
A babysitting coop that’s smarter than your average babysitting coop
Babysitting coops, in which a group of parents agree to exchange babysitting services with each other aways sound like a great idea -- until you realize that someone has to keep track of who babysat whom and manage a complicated point system. And then there are those...
Girls’ birthday party ideas – Little Red Riding Hood or Alice in Wonderland
Girls' birthday party ideas can still be girlie, even if you want to avoid the same old princess theme. Which is why I instantly fell in love with the downloadable, customizable party kits at Creative Little Stars, based around classic storybook themes. And they're...
A valet tray – cool Father’s day gift idea
At least once a day (sometimes more), my husband is searching for his keys and wallet. And don't even get me started about the piles of change all over my house. So that's why I think this new Etsy find might be a cool, surprising Father's Day gift for the...
The best karaoke songs for any situation
We had the best time writing this post on behalf of our sponsor, Bing. Read on and you'll know why. Also, you may get Celine Dion stuck in your head after this and for that we apologize. I hardly know a parent in my circle who doesn't confess to the guilty pleasure...
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...