More coolness from recent weeks…
A baby book that’s not so babyish
I have to admit that when it comes to baby books, I don't have a great track record; I have three kids and one half of one completed baby book. It's bad. I wish that I had this option back when my kids were babes because then I would be more likely to be 3 for 3 in...
7 adorable mermaid toys and gifts that have nothing to do with Ariel Barbie
What's that old adage about how spring is coming, and a young girl's thoughts turn to mermaids? Oh right, that's not an adage. Still, my girls seem to be extra interested in them these days, and I'm happy to see so many cropping up that don't have a wide-release...
A mom ring for the chronically undainty
Anyone who knows me will tell you: I'm not dainty. And so much of the personalized jewelry for moms that I see is polished silver, beautifully engraved curlicues, glass photos, and things that, in general, I would break on contact. But this custom ring has a...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
We're starting off the month of May with cool cases, gadgets, and apps galore. Here are some of our favorite Cool Mom Tech picks from the last week, in case you missed them.1. This awesome iPhone case is so retro it comes with a B-side. Remember those?2. Here's why we...
Gardening. You know, for kids.
I'm not the best gardener -- my entire vegetable haul, from June to September probably equals little more than one large salad -- but gardening really is good for the soul. And, there are always gardening chores that even the smallest kiddos can do, even if it's just...
Easy retro cupcakes for modern parties
Everybody loves cupcakes, but decorating them can be majorly intimidating. You can always outsource, of course, but spending a fortune at a fancy bakery for a kid's birthday isn't very appetizing either. This is why I'm in L-O-V-E with these adorable Belle and...
Fedoras for boys – so much cooler than trucker hats
My boys dig hats, and I must admit, I love when they rock them. A cool lid can provide the perfect pop to any outfit--but it's gotta be the just the right size otherwise it just looks like something out of a dress up closet. That's why I love finding well-made hats...
Our favorite Mother’s Day Gifts (And we should know. We’re moms!)
With Mother's Day creeping up, we thought it would be fun to ask our contributors which special goodies from our Mother's Day Gift Guide they've got their eyes on. Lots of different mamas, lots of different choices. Do they match up with yours? What a gorgeous,...
Light the way for someone you love
When is a candle not a candle?When it becomes a vessel for love, hope, and even water. That's when.If you love gifts that keep on giving, gives that give back, and gifts that are made by hand with love, then we'd like to introduce you to glassybaby. glassybaby is the...
The Beastie Boys Adam Yauch – Parents everywhere will miss you
Yesterday, Beastie Boys lovers everywhere collectively gasped with the passing of Adam Yauch. For so many of us, MCA will live on in our MP3 players and iPods--and for some of us, in our mix tapes that are still packed away in boxes somewhere. To celebrate his life...
The online baby registry that keeps things natural
I will never forget that rush of giddy power when they put the baby registry gun in my hands. I had no idea what I was doing. I had no real concept of what I needed; just that I had the power to build my tiny nursery empire.Then the baby showed up, and I realized...
6 cool picnic essentials for a Mother’s Day in the park
Mother's Day is one of my favorite holidays and not just because my boys spoil me silly with kisses. It hits at the best time of year when the weather turns warm, the flowers bloom and the farmer's market begins showing signs of bounty. If your mama is a breakfast in...
Rock and Roll baby names. Not to be confused with weird rock star baby names
Okay so who isn't at least somewhat fascinated by celebrity baby names--especially those from the rock stars we know and love. Sometimes I wonder if they have any regrets. (True Story: a friend of mine named her baby a name she wasn't completely sold on and changed it...
Wooden pull toys – Remember those?
7Long ago, before everything had a battery, lights, and played annoying music of some kind, kids actually had to power their own toys. And as much as I have an appreciation for power toys in my arsenal of parenting tricks, I just love a simple wooden toy with a...
A Mothers Day book for any kind of mother – always a perfect gift.
We think that books make the most perfect gifts any time of year, and Mother's Day is no exception. So for those literary mamas in your life, here are are suggestions of a few terrific Mother's Day gifts. Bonus: There's less lead time on these than a personalized...
Creating chalk roads with 100% fewer backaches
Around the same time our daffodils appear, the kids drag their big bucket of chalk out onto our driveway to create an elaborate chalk city. And while I love that we all get out into the fresh air, have you ever tried to help draw a road with a 4-inch piece of chalk on...
Ever considered using a personal shopper? Here’s your chance
I've recently gotten to better know Stacey Mayesh, a bona fide stylist to the stars. And a really nice one at that. You've no doubt seen her work if you've read Vogue, Marie Claire, InStyle, Lucky...and she's styled the likes of celebs from Jessica Alba to Claire...
Honestly wonderful news for moms and babies
Editor's note: Due to a few technical difficulties, the store will be running by end of May for individual purchases. I always love finding more choices for safe, non-toxic baby products for my family, which is exactly why I was so excited to discover The Honest...
Some alphabet art is more equal than other alphabet art
Alphabet art is everywhere, as Cool Mom Picks readers surely know. We've covered dozens of interpretations of the alphabet from all kinds of artists, but there's always room for another. Especially when it's this cool. Boo and You is a brand new children's wall art...
Flower power!
I admit that I'm not much of a floral person when it comes to clothes--a bit of a challenge considering I've got three girls to dress in a season where flowers are the hottest thing next to neon. However, when I caught a peek at this adorable one piece by CMP fave...
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened book review – We dare you not to laugh so hard you embarrass yourself in public
Anyone who's familiar with the uber popular blog The Bloggess, by Jenny Lawson, won't be surprised in the least that her new memoir Let's Pretend this Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) is spit-bourbon-out-your-nose funny. You won't be surprised that this is not a...