More coolness from recent weeks…
Pura Kiki bottles let you ditch plastic sippy cups for stainless steel
I admit that I was pretty skeptical of the stainless steel baby bottle trend, and never could actually make the leap. But now that my baby is of sippy cup age, I am pretty intrigued by the idea of stainless steel sippy cups. The Pura Kiki stainless steel toddler...
Five vegetable chips that make healthy eating easy
Got the winter squash blahs? Now that big mama nature has sprung spring on us, we get to look forward to a wider variety of fresh vegetables at the market. My favorite way to celebrate the bounty of Spring is to make homemade veggie chips. And I'm not just talking...
Making your own Easter bunny
I am not a crochet master (or even a crochet apprentice), but if I were, I would totally be buying the PDF so I could make an adorable amigurumi bunny like this one. So for all you crafty mamas, check out the amigurumi bunny crochet pattern from Etsy's The Stitch...
Introducing our Associate Editor and now published author, Delilah S. Dawson
We're so thankful to have such amazing, talented mom writers here at Cool Mom Picks, so it's no surprise to us that our own Associate Editor Delilah Dawson has her first book coming out today. Whoo! Wicked as They Come is the first in a three-part...
Family vacations off the beaten path – Dahlonega, Georgia
Even though we've lived in Atlanta for almost five years, we've yet to explore all this area has to offer. And really, the idea of a quick weekend trip without a long car drive is really attractive when funds are low and you're chasing after a bunch of kids, which is...
Our favorite baby basics for spring from Zutano
We've been huge fans of Zutano's durable, mix-and-match baby clothes going way back to when our own firstborns were living them--and we have the pictures to prove it. The spring line is so adorable that we even featured one of the outfits on Martha Stewart's Baby...
And we’re off…
Spring just makes me want to get out. Also redecorate. Which is hard to do if I'm always out. But now there's this lovely bit of art that kind of bridges both needs for me. This "Off to See the World" embroidery hoop art from the UK's Three Red Apples just makes me...
5 online resources to help get parents smarter about money
When it comes to teaching our kids about money, we've learned that the most effective--and easiest--trick is teach by example. In other words, the better example we can set for them, the more prepared they'll be to tackle their own budgets and spending as they get...
Easter sweets? Well, kind of…
Along with a big chocolate rabbit, the Easter bunny always leaves a bunch of sugary jelly beans for my kids in their basket. And though I don't always love his artificially-colored-and-flavored choices, I let it slide for this one special day. But, this year, one of...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Ah, Spring. When our thoughts turn lightly to disinfecting the keyboard and running away from zombies. Yours will too, once you check out these top picks from the last week.1. Kids and parents of all ages will love this amazing atlas iPad app that makes us want to...
Saving lives with soap. Yes, soap.
Hand-washing is big in our house, especially after that last bout of stomach flu, which has cured my son forever of licking the bathroom floor at Michael's. (I kid. Mostly.) It's easy to take something as simple as a bar of soap for granted, considering there's an...
Mad Men is back! And so is Mad Men style
Has anticipation overwhelmed you yet? Are you ready for the new season premiere of Mad Men tonight? We can't get enough petticoats, pencil skirts, Jackie O scarves and cat-eye sunglasses. (To say nothing of the actual storylines. Promise, we're not...
Easter eggs almost as natural as the ones that come out of a chicken
Every year, I try to find more eco-friendly alternatives to the ubiquitous plastic Easter eggs. And while I have seen reusable wood eggs and lovely handmade felt ones to fill, they can be pricey if you have to buy more than a few. This year, though, there is finally a...
Electric Mayhem Band touring posters. 1975 was a very good year.
With so many kids having rediscovered Muppet Mania with the release of the new Muppet Movie this past year, it's not surprising that everyone's favorite Henson creations are making a big pop culture comeback. Our latest discovery--Michalel dePippo's awesome...
Can’t find the perfect baby bedding? Design your own.
Decorating the nursery is one of the best--or most frustrating, depending on your point of view--rituals of pregnancy. Whether you're a perfectionist that knows exactly what you want and can't find it anywhere (oh, how I feel you!) or are seriously design-challenged,...
3 clever new mom gear essentials from Munchkin
With two kids under four in our household, we are huge fans of Munchkin. From eating essentials to bath time fun, they've hooked a lot of mamas up over the years. So I was psyched to get a sneak peak at their new lineup, only to discover three really helpful,...
The Hunger Games is coming. Bring the baby!
I remember the early baby days, when finding the time to see a big release movie like Hunger Games was even less likely than or showering regularly. Just getting out of the house seemed so exotic, and often too daunting. I wish we had the new Bring Your Baby...
Gift for nine-month-old boy who has everything? Reader Q&A
Any fab gift ideas for 9 month old boy who has everything? - Alysia, via Twitter If you're about to visit a little one who has "everything" (a slightly daunting proposition when he's not even a year old!) I like giving toys that can be both a plaything and something...
Science rocks in Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention
Long before I had children, I fell in love with the clay stop-motion characters of nerdy inventor Wallace and his lovable dog Gromit. And now that I've succeeded in bringing three more over to Wallace & Gromit fandom, I've found a fun little series that...
April showers bring a good excuse to shop online for Hunter boots and bags. Yes, bags!
I love my Hunter rain boots. Unfortunately, I live in LA where it almost never rains, even as the rest of the country wades through those upcoming April showers. Okay, I lie; It drizzles, sometimes. And that's when I climb into my fabulously green Hunters and I rock...
Fly the friendly skies
It's officially spring, hooray! And while I've got a slew of spring and summer play clothes ready for my son, I always find that scoring a cool dressier option to be a challenge. If you're in the same boat as me, moms of boys, you'll want to check out Muny. You don't...