More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
Turn your child’s favorite toy into amazing artwork
I've always liked the idea of decorating a child's room with fine art photographs. If the colors are great and the subject is cool, it can make a room feel so fresh and modern. So I'd say bright, colorful photos of classic children's toys fit that bill perfectly....
Colorblock handbags from Hayden-Harnett – be still my heart
I have absolutely loved the colorful handbag trend that's helped get me through winter, and I'm thrilled to see it shows no signs of taking leave come spring. Which is less than a month away, incidentally. Feel free to squee at your leisure. Hayden-Harnett, my very...
A baby carrier that might be the next best thing to your womb
I think one of my biggest surprises as a new mom was that the baby was a lot easier to take care of when she was still in my big, bodacious belly. (Ha.) Well, here's a baby carrier that's the next best thing.[don't miss a fantastic giveaway after the jump!] The Lulu...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
One of our favorite things about tech is that it lets grown-ups play like kids again. From vintage video game kicks to a candy-like rainbow of chargers, here are some of our favorite picks at Cool Mom Tech this week.1. Our Editor-in-Chief Liz followed up her segment...
Journey to Africa for Black History Month and beyond
Black History Month is rolling to a close, but it's never to late to share new learning resources with your kids. Along with some great books, movies and music picks that honor African American culture and history, I have recently come upon some more...
INKnBurn – running away from ugly running clothes
I suppose it's not surprising that one of my favorite parts of running races, aside from the medal, has to be the Expo, where I can shop for all the coolest new running gear. And that's exactly what happened when I recently ran Disneyland's Tinker Bell Half...
Nom nom nom…blankets.
My 10 month old is teething. That means he's chomping on virtually everything in our house. (Kind of gross when he chooses the wheels of the stroller.) I found a cool new blankie with attached teething toys, so I'm hopeful he'll start gnawing on more appropriate...
The Lorax movie review: Is it every bit as awesome as the book?
I am absolutely smitten with The Lorax, one of Dr. Seuss' most powerful characters. The book has such a strong environmental message that continues to resonate within me and so many of Dr. Seuss' fans, so I must admit that I had very high expectations for The Lorax...