More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
Target and Gwen Stefani launch Pride shirts to support kids and families. (And we’re proud of them!)
This month being National Pride Month, and we all being proud supporters of kids in all kinds of loving families--well, we're thrilled to see Target's new Pride Collection of tees that helps support a really amazing cause: kids. 100% of the purchase price (that's more...
Cool artwork for cool kids. And their cool parents too.
During one of my late night Etsy search sessions (Yes, I like to live dangerously), I happened upon this amazing artwork that I think would my kids would love just as much as I do. And that's exactly the combination I'm looking to cover their walls with. And boy do...
DIY Father’s Day gifts from the kids – Father’s Day Gift Guide
One of the most sentimental, sweet things any kid can do for a dad is to make a DIY Father's Day gift. Whether a gift made from their own artwork, or something entirely crafty (with a little help from another adult, ahem) we just love all of these sentimental--and...
Well Helloooo, Kitty
I have a thing for Hello Kitty (as you may well know) and I also have a thing for Vans. [see more awesome kicks after the jump!] The collection of Hello Kitty Vans Sneakers for kids is adorable, as you'd expect, but I think what I like more is that they're available...
No one’s as cool as our subscribers. Except maybe their kids.
This month, subscribing to Cool Mom Picks is especially cool. Because when our next newsletter goes out, you'll have a chance to win a really awesome subscriber only giveaway.This month, five-- yes, five-- Cool Mom Picks subscribers will each win a $50 gift...
Cool Mom Fit – Train Like a Mother + expert tips just for cool moms
We're always amazed at how many of you are able to make time for running and working out all while chasing after your kids. So with our own Julie Marsh completing her first marathon (go Julie!) and aiming to finish a slew of triathlons this year, and our Editor...
It’s a small world in The Secret World of Arrietty
Want to know why we're in love with The Secret World of Arrietty? Family Movie Night in our house usually means the kids pick an animated-to-the-gills cartoon that tries to make itself relevant to "all ages" with lots of double-entendre, fast-paced action scenes, and...
Baby sun protection? Reader Q&A
I just had my fifth baby a couple weeks ago and need some ideas for baby sun protection. Could you tell me some of your favorite products for making it easier and safer to be out in the sun with a very young infant? -KimCongratulations on the birth of your baby!...
Funny Father’s Day cards that actually are
Finding a funny Father's Day card that has nothing to do with golf, grilling, tools, beer, or leaving the toilet seat up is not an easy task, as I've discovered. And yet--voila. I've tracked down 7 funny Father's Day cards that I would actually send. (No offense,...
5 cool personalized key chains for Father’s Day
Every time I see my father-in-law, he tells me how much he loves his Father's Day gift from a few years back, a personalized key chain I had made for him from the kids. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's his favorite gift of all time. If you're looking for an...
5 great white wine cocktail recipes (and one great way to do good while making them)
Now that it's unofficially summer, I'm in a white wine mindset, which also means delicious white wine cocktails. Fortunately I've got quite a few to share with you. But first, I want to share one of my favorite white wines--with a great story to boot. After a decade...
Are LEGO Friends good for girls? Let’s talk about it.
I'll be frank, quite a few of us groaned along with many of you when LEGO Friends was announced; that series of pastel-colored, "girl-friendly" kits which seemed heavy on the pink and purple, with themes like Butterfly Beauty Shop. (Gah.) At Toy Fair earlier this...