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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...
Bedrails for kids that are so much cooler than bedrails.
My kids graduated to a big-kid bed in need of a bedrail, right around the same time that they discovered the joys of sneaking book under the covers to "read" past their bedtime. I love their thirst for books but don't enjoy finding books twisted into bedsheets or...
Is there anything new in the world of baby bibs? Shockingly, yes.
As much as I love how far bibs have come since my oldest was born 7 years ago, my biggest complaint has always been that they rarely stop food from getting on a kid's collar--which also happens to be the hardest part of their clothes to wash. So I'm pleased to...
Stork calling, special delivery
The only way the stork is getting back into my life might be on the wall and with a top hat. And that is not nearly as perverse as it might sound, when you look at these fabulous posters. This fantastically vintage-looking stork and baby poster from...
Marni for H&M – the ultimate cheap chic collaboration
At the very top of my bucket list of designers I hope to have hanging in my closet one day is Marni. I've always loved the Italian design house's eclectic mix of prints and modern offbeat silhouettes. Now, thanks to a collaboration with fast fashion chain H&M, I...
LunchBots goes bento
For those of you with kids (like my son) who would rather eat just a little bit of everything instead of a big Dagwood sandwich, CMP favorite LunchBots is going to make your day. (If not your kids' lunch.) The brand new LunchBots Quad is a new box, or bot, divided...
It’s Cool Mom Picks on The Martha Stewart Show!
In case you missed our Editor-in-Chief Liz's recent Martha Stewart baby shower show appearance, here's the online clip so you can watch the whole thing right from your computer! [Updated to add: The clip no longer is on the Martha Stewart site. Sad face.) Along with...
In the year you were born… your parents were actually cool.
Let's face it, by the time our kids are old enough to ask what the world was like when they were born, they are going to consider us tragically unhip.Luckily, this charming (and affordable!) baby gift will help recall fond memories of hipster TV hits or the price of a...
Baggu with a bang: Now in leather
I love my Baggu bags so much that I've been tempted to use them as actual handbags, especially with all the junk I schlep around in my purse. Well, now I can actually do it without having to compromise my love for a swanky bag. The new Baggu leather bag is the same...
5 essential baby food recipes from 5 essential baby food sources. Starting solids research: done!
Making homemade baby food may be as easy as 1-2-3 (prep! cook! puree!), but it takes time. And let's be honest, it's not easy to stay excited about pureeing carrots. Again. If you're going to invest some of your precious free moments making baby food from scratch, you...