More coolness from recent weeks…
Putting your toddler on the map (er, the map on your toddler)
When I lived in New York City, pre-kids, I always imagined that I'd someday stroll the streets with my theoretical future babies. We'd meet other mini-Manhattanites in Riverside Park, hit Mister Softee for a cone, head downtown to the South Street Seaport Museum, and...
How to lick a kid’s cold
We can put a man on a moon, but we can't beat that obnoxious collection of shifty viruses. So how cool that there's now an all-natural cough drop for kids, in convenient lollipop form. When we received a bag of LILAPOPS, an all natural cough drop for kids, both of my...
Pop culture junkies, your finger puppets await
So I'm a sucker for everything handmade with a nerd-chic pop culture reference built in. It's like three of my favorite things all in one glorious, slightly weird package. And the handmade finger puppets from Abbey Christine fit the bill perfectly. I mean, where...
Presenting the Productivity Guide for Working Parents (And who doesn’t need that!)
As busy parents ourselves, we know (we know! we know!) how valuable our time--and space--can be. Fear not; we're here to help you out.That's why we're so happy to introduce a month-long series on Cool Mom Tech, the Productivity Guide for Working Parents, sponsored by...
A growth chart to be proud of
My kids favorite pastime is measuring themselves. Everyday I hear, "Mom, have I grown? Am I taller than Eden?" All this on our handmade growth chart behind our closet door that includes pencil markings. The Growing Like a Weed growth chart from Wee Gallery...
On International Women’s Day, give the gift of education
Today, is International Women's Day. And hey, we're women! Which makes it a pretty big deal to us. It's so easy to take for granted that we can live and work in the land of the free, and hard to imagine how women have it in other countries, where education...
Cake Pop 101 recipe: an easy how-to for even the baking averse
Cake pop mania is going strong! Cute cake on a stick. Yes, please. Made popular by baking genius Bakerella, cake pops are now everywhere, from every food blog (I dare you to find one without a cake pop post) to Starbucks. When cake pops look so pretty, who can resist?...
Childproofing window blind cords – that should be the least of a new mom’s problems
Our new house has lots of windows, with lots of brand-new window blinds. That means lots of window blind cords -- and, to parents, those are serious business. That stats about kids strangled by the cords each month are pretty disturbing. So I was really happy to find...
3 ways you can get off the couch and help fight cancer
It's crushing to have to write that cancer affects all of us in some way these days. That includes the parenting blog community, who recently lost Susan Niebur recently, an amazing scientist, mother, and friend to everyone at Cool Mom Picks. We were constantly...
Wonder pets for the walls.
Ok, say it with me.... Awwww.A huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to kid décor is the overabundance of safari and other unoriginal animal themes. However, thanks to the new Animal Print shop from animal photographer extraordinaire Sharon Montrose, I'm a convert....
Two cool new baby foods you want to know about
Baby food is so much more than mushy goo these days. From ancient grains to carefully selected sweet potatoes, we're excited to learn about two new lines that cater to developing palates with exciting new textures and tastes.And brix, which is apparently very...
It’s a baby carrier. It’s a seat. It’s a lifesaver!
What do you get when you combine a comfortable, easy-to-use baby carrier and a portable child seat? The distinct impression that someone should have invented this a long time ago.[don't miss an amazing giveaway after the jump!] It's called the Onya Baby Carrier, and...
Hot trend alert: Chevrons are for kids!
Chevron stripes have been one of the hottest design trends and far less polarizing than the moustache. Chevrons are literally on every available surface, and I'm still in no mood to give them up--they just make everything look so fun and fresh.Whatever you call them,...
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...