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Treehouse Tykes – A new flash sale site that stands out from the rest
Another members-only flash sale site, you ask? Well, yes. But this one's got an awesome charity aspect to it, plus the kinds of kids' brands for up to 70% off, that we'd happily buy at full price. The new flash sale site, Treehouse Tykes, not only tempts are wallets...
Stylish leggings that your daughter will love. Because she made them.
When dressing my daughter, I am constantly looking for unique clothing. Something that the entire pre-school isn't wearing. It can be a hard task, especially when living in middle America, where large department stores are our best friends. But here's...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Now that we've leaped into March, it's time to take advantage of some of the tech world's recent leaps. Here are some our favorite posts you might have missed from the last week.1. Which free Disney app did our editor use at least twenty times a day when navigating...
Building your calendar year in LEGO bricks
Last week, I realized I forgot to grab a calendar for the new year when I glanced over to check the date on my desk and saw nothing but a gaping hole where the 2011 calendar once stood. Though I know I could grab a majorly discounted '12 version this late in the year,...
A stroller deal from Phil & Teds and Mountain Buggy to get excited about
Some deals are just too good to keep to yourself. Especially when it involves a stroller, since great buggies can be so pricey, but are so integral for every family with young ones. Two of Cool Mom Picks' fave stroller brands, Phil & Teds and Mountain Buggy, will...
Why PBS should bring this circus to your town
Last summer, our editor Liz gushed about the wonders of Circus Smirkus, the amazing single-ring circus whose performers are all kids. And for those of us in the New England or upstate New York areas, every summer brings us another chance to catch this innovative...
Lion Love
I just found the absolute perfect baby gift if you're looking for something sweet, personalized, and indie. In fact we love it so much, it's one of the first items we knew we wanted in our baby shower gift guide this year. This personalized lion print with the...
Fighting evil with rock ‘n’ roll, Aquabats style
The minds behind Yo Gabba Gabba! are not content to settle with one successful kids show. In fact, they have just hooked themselves a certain daughter I know with a brand-new show--and some truly awesome rock music. And I'm betting a lot of other daughters and sons...
Making your own bouquets look like those pricy ones. You can do it!
Artfully arranged flowers are one of life's most fleeting luxuries. Since I'm not an heiress, I pick up flowers at Trader Joe's or the grocery store when I do my weekly shopping -- the flowers are inexpensive, and a flower's a flower right?The only problem is that...
The best arts and crafts storage solutions – Reader Q&A
My apartment has been taken over by art supplies! I want to hold on to many of the supplies and keep them in an organized manner...if this this possible with a 3 year and 5 year old. -Holly Hi Holly, With three of my own little artists, I can empathize! It's...
Our favorite Dr. Seuss books – Happy birthday Theodore Geisel!
Of all the children's books we have amassed on our collective bookshelves over the years, there are several Dr. Seuss books that my would be in the short stack of our kids' favorite titles. We suspect the same would be true for many of us grown-ups. So in honor of...
Get your popcorn ready: New York’s International Children’s Film Fest is Coming.
Film fans in the New York area are preparing for the New York International Children's Film Festival and we are too! Over the past 15 years, the NYICFF has become a huge family event, and a great chance to expose our kids to more than 100 films from 34 countries, that...
Unicorns, people. Unicorns!
My five-year-old and I finally agree on something: Other than stick-on earrings and a skull, this adorable artwork pretty much includes everything we love. The Monster Puppet Unicorn Theater print from MyZoetrope on Etsy is just about the cutest thing ever. Monsters!...
Tips for reorganizing your closets with a pro – everything you’ve ever wanted to know
I know I am not the only one who has looked at those photos of professionally reorganized closets and wept with envy. I am pathetic in the organization department, and my closets are the worst example of it all. In fact, they're less closets and more like black holes....
Farm to Baby – A fresh approach to baby food, delivered straight to your door
First baby food moved out of the jar and into the freezer. Then it went organic. (And organic some more.) Then, gourmet. Now, we've discovered a new service that puts it all together, offering delicious, fresh foods for baby made with ingredients like hubbard squash...
A special book for a mama’s special thoughts
When our daughter was born, I did what so many mamas do: I started a baby book. I wanted to capture everything about her, along with the wonderment of being a new mom; I'd lost my own mother to cancer a year earlier, to the date, and I thought writing about motherhood...
KaZAM – a balance bike that thinks about your feet
If you are looking for a balance bike for your eager-to-ride toddler or preschooler, get ready to weigh your options because in the past, we've found great eco friendly balance bikes made of birch and ones made in a lightweight, long-lasting composite resin. There is...
Every girl’s crazy about a sharp-dressed man. And subscribing to Cool Mom Picks.
We mention this only because our monthly subscriber-only giveaway will land two lucky Cool Mom Picks subscribers with a $250 gift certificate to Red 21 Boys, one of our all-time favorites for stylish, durable boy clothes that are priced right. In other words, $250...
10 of the world’s most simple tips for enjoying a Disney vacation with kids
I just got back from a four days at Disney, all expenses paid...by me. Phew. All I can say is, if you're going to shell out the small fortune to take your children on the vacation of their dreams, you'd best enjoy it ourselves with the help of these simple tips for a...
Pirates vs Ninjas, the final showdown
Ready to put an end to the old question about how one man can defeat 10 ninjas? Well if he's a pirate in the hands of a very good checker player, it's not only possible, it's likely. The pirates vs ninjas checkerboard from Brooklyn artist Anna Donado of Goosegrease,...
A coloring book to inspire art, creativity and belly laughs
A little bit Shel Silverstein, a little bit Mo Willems, a little bit Seuss, a little bit Lemony Snicket, and a little bit Taro Gomi. If those names--especially together--sound like your idea of heaven on paper, then you're going to love this awesome new coloring book...