More coolness from recent weeks…
C’mon get happy
I'm a bit of a journal and notepad hoarder, because as a writer, I believe you can never have too many, in too many places. Still, you don't have to be a writer to know the joys of a pretty notepad, and these ones I just found are decidedly happy-making. The happy...
Heartstrings, redefined
It's hard, hugging Grandma from a thousand miles away, but here's a way to remind her how very far those heartstrings stretch. And just in time for Mother's Day-- if you hurry! With the Personalized Heart Strings Map Pillow from Felix Street Studio on Etsy, you can...
Insanely soft leggings for little crawlers
My one-year-old is a lightning fast crawler and he has the dirty knees to prove it. So I'm a big fan of baby leggings for more than mere fashion, especially when they're as uber-soft as this new option. The new Leggies Legwarmers from Little Giraffe are made with the...
Bugaboo goes neon – cue the opening to Karma Chameleon. Or Cameleon?
Back after the sad demise of neon in the 80s, I really thought I would never thought I would see neon again. Boy George, was I wrong. And now even Bugaboo is getting into the neon action, and it puts the boom boom into my heart. Personally, I think the new NEON POP...
You oughta draw on pictures
From the moment they could successfully maneuver a crayon, my kids have loved open-ended coloring books like Taro Gomi's finish-the-picture Scribbles book. So, it's no surprise that they adore a new rules-free coloring book with an interesting twist: Instead of...
7 Great Mothers Day brunch recipes–even for those too busy to make Mothers Day brunch
Mothers Day brunch is one of my favorite traditions. However ever since having kids, Mother's Day poses a conundrum. I want it to be my day, which means not doing anything for anybody, but I also want to treat my own mama, and that requires some effort.The solution?...
10 funny Mother’s Day cards for extra cool moms
Not every mom is a flowery, sappy Mothers Day card mom. There are a few of us who can appreciate something with just a little more sass, a little more sense of humor. For them, I've tracked down these ten cards that had me smirking, smiling, or flat out laughing....
3 new monthly gift subscriptions for kids that keep on giving
With three kids and an ever-growing number of nieces and nephews, it seems like I'm on the lookout for a "wow" birthday gift every month, and a monthly gift subscription is always a great idea. In the past, we've lauded the genius of Kiwi Crate craft projects, or the...
There are pop-up books for kids. Why not pop-up clothing?
Who doesn't love an old fashioned pop up book? For Jane of the Etsy shop Little Blue Frogs, her childhood love of pop up books resurfaced when she had kids of her own, and lucky for us, her fascination resulted in a crafty and completely adorable collection of Pop Up...
4 great design blogs for new moms – from new moms.
It's exciting for us when our favorite design bloggers become new moms (or aunts!) themselves. Because that means more cool products, design, clothing and gorgeous inspiration for parents everywhere. Here, 4 phenomenal design blogs that are starting to feature more...
Beautiful custom Mother’s Day pendants–or pendants that make every day Mother’s Day
With all of the amazing choices for Mother's Day jewelry out there, it can be difficult to pick just one. Well of course you don't have to pick just one, but with this beautiful custom necklace, you can be sure you'll get some serious bang for your buck. Custom...
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We adore you, our Cool Mom Picks readers! (You know that already, we hope.) But to be sure you're extra especially happy, we've created a super short, simple survey about our site to help us make it even better for you.As busy moms ourselves, we know every minute is...
In the mood for spring with Tea’s new kids collection, and a $100 giveaway
If you looked in my kids' closet, you'd find more Tea clothes than pretty much anything else. (Besides my t-shirts that they steal and call "nightgowns.") Since the day I first got a Tea outfit for my baby shower, I fell in love with durable, stylish, very wearable...
Custom scarves from Hayden-Harnett – Baby wearing in a whole different kind of way
In the search for custom photo Mother's Day gifts, there's a fine line between creepy and cool. (Hint: you do not want to wear your baby as a hat.) But bespoke scarves from one of our favorite hip accessory designers? We think that's cool. The custom photo scarves...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Some of our favorite tech picks this week that we think you'll like too.1. In honor of Earth Day, save power and money with these super cool eco-friendly smart phone chargers. 2. If the Dowager Countess of Downton Abbey went mobile, we're pretty sure this iPhone...
Earth Day Pick – PaperStatement art and jewelry
Discovering the Paper Statement Etsy shop was like looking at your own perceived craftiness in the mirror and laughing at it. I am absolutely blown away by the things true artists can do out of paper and cardboard. The first thing that caught my eye from German artist...
Earth Day Pick – Eco friendly wooden toys
On Earth Day or any day, I love the feeling a wooden toy creates; fresh, clean and perfect for a creative little mind. It's no secret we are fans of Little Sapling's all-natural wood toys. Now the husband and wife team, Nick and Kimber, have done it again...
Earth Day Pick – KiwiCo’s green boxes
When I first read about Kiwi Co's monlhly craft box suscriptions for kids (here, in fact), I couldn't wait to gift one to my niece. She clapped in delight each time her box arrived because she knew it'd be packed with fun, engaging, and lovely activities that were...
Kids’ furniture that boosts creativity? Why not!
When designing a kid's bedroom, it's always important to find functional yet fun pieces to fill their space. Kids are attracted to color and texture; my son's own favorite chair was the most colorful yet ugly thing that you've have ever laid eyes on. (I hid it when...
Fancy clothes for baby boys…with a twist
When you are invited to a fancy affair with a baby boy, it can be tricky to navigate the waters. Girls are so easy (Yes, I'm a mom of boys so this is all just speculation tinged with jealousy), no matter the age. You've got dresses, tunics, and little headbands and...
Willa Skincare for girls just old enough to care about such things
I learned two things painting faces at an Easter party: little boys really like to be painted as zombies, and wow, tweens and teens have seriously oily skin. So oily that you have to blot it before you can paint it. Yowza.I'm so glad to see that the products I used to...