More coolness from recent weeks…
The economics of a better marriage
I'll just say it: I'm not a self-help book kind of person. Spousonomics arrived in the mail and languished on my desk for months; because, really, a book about using economics to master love and marriage? Ooooookay.But then one day I started reading it, and I couldn't...
The 411 that can stave off the 911
Summer is finally here and at our house that means lots and lots of family field trips. To the farm, the zoo, the local wading pools and more. If it's kid-friendly, we'll be there. But this year I've got a whole extra kid to keep an eye on (sure, he can't walk, but...
The secret of my summer culinary success
I have discovered that fooling your friends into thinking you are a culinary goddess is fairly easy. All it really takes is having trustworthy taste buds, a few signature dishes and a willingness to share. Honestly, the majority of my most requested dishes come from...
It’s raining younger looking skin. (Were you expecting men?)
I tend to shy away from products specifically made for anti-aging. As much as I love my skincare, I figure a good moisturizer and tons of sunblock should do the trick in terms of fighting old father time. But when I heard the philosophy behind Luxtural, which is all...
A puppy for your future veterinarian
I am a sucker for stuffed animals. I love the fact that they are gender neutral (mostly) and don't have an "on" button, which means you are putting the creative power into your child's hands. If you have a wannabe vet in the family, this kit I recently discovered...
Hello Kitty BabyLegs. Prepare to squee in Japanese.
If you don't yet know how awesome BabyLegs are, we're happy to remind you every few months or so. They not only respect the accessibility of the onesie and keep little legs warm in heavily air conditioned places, but diaper changes are a breeze. Now we've got one more...
Kickstart paper creativity, beautifully
Usually when I see a Kickstarter project, I think, "Huh. That's kind of neat." And then I see something shiny and move on with my day. But check this out: ReadyMade magazine's founder, Grace Hawthorne, has created what just may be the perfect...
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This is a fabulous day to become a Cool Mom Picks subscriber. If not just for our exclusive discount codes, celebrity trends, and picks you won't find on our site, there's that dandy subscribers-only monthly giveaway like this one:One lucky CMP subscriber will win the...
Gorgeous designer kids clothes on crazy sale. (Don’t you love June?)
If your daughter needs a new party dress this summer, or you're just one of those smart moms who remembers to stock up on sale clothing for next year, one of my favorite labels, Ses Petites Mains, is having their annual sidewalk sale right now. And it's awesome....
Paperflavor – delicious!
What's that delightful flavor? I mean, I know it's paper. But there are essences of ballerina, candy, fruit, robot, and... do I detect the delightful aroma of ninja?It must be Paperflavor, the brand new site offering a truly creative range of invitations, stationery,...
Help us raise $10,000 for Baby Buggy with a single click
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Every time you click here to make Yahoo! your homepage, you're showing your support for our charity. Recently, our sponsor Yahoo! came up with a cool idea: Ask our readers to make Yahoo! your homepage this week, and for every change,...
Vespa, baby!
Sometimes I picture myself like in a movie scene, on the back of a shiny turquoise scooter (yes, in my fantasy it's turquoise, okay?), silk scarf in my hair, cruising around Europe without a care in the world. That's not likely to happen any time soon, but I do love...
Be the talk of the neighborhood with 3 cool new ride-on toys
Our garage is filled with bikes, trikes, scooters and even one Skoooch, but I'm a big believer in "you can never have too many outdoor toys." So, I'm always on the lookout for cool new ride-on, kid-powered things that can hold their attention for at least as long as...
Hats that your kiddos will actually want to keep on
When my kids were little, they threw their hats off the moment I put them on. I didn't force the issue but I longed for the day that they would come to love and appreciate the hat not just for its utilitarian purpose, but as a fabulous fashion accessory. Dear readers,...
Dr. Hauschka skin care – believe the hype.
Even as an avowed skincare fanatic, I had never sampled the Dr. Hauschka products I'd heard so much about. This line is known for being holistic, ecologically sound, and focused on the body's rhythms and internal processes. Which is great and all, but oh my gawd, the...
Patriotic kids wear for the 4th of July that still looks cute on the 5th, 6th, 7th and you get the idea
I still remember the '76 bicentennial (yes, I am that old), dressing in head-to-toe red, white and blue and waving to beeping cars at the end of our street. Now that I have kids, I try to find something patriotic for the kids to wear on the fourth. But since my wallet...
Posterous – Safe and easy summer photo sharing for families
We're thrilled to be working with Posterous, a free service helping parents safely and easily share photos and videos.With four kids and very photo-hungry grandparents, you can only imagine how much we get badgered every time we return for vacation. Before we can even...
Savor some socially savvy Safi Coffee
I'd like my cup of Joe with a cup of kindness. Instead of sugar, I'll take straight-up sweetness, especially towards the farmers. That's the idea behind Safi Coffee.Safi (pronounced saw-fee) is Swahili for honest, clean, transparent. In a world where coffee...
Sweet baby gift in the Year of the Rabbit
Bright and cheerful doesn't have to mean garish, and when it's British-based Lulabird it's even downright stylish. One of our favorite modern, hip nursery designer clockmakers are back (we're pretty much in love with their quirky owl, too) with a freshly re-envisioned...
Tender tot knees get stylish protection
Look; I really can't get behind putting a pair of kneepads on a toddler. Aside from the hassle (and how dumb it looks) I'm of the "we all crawled on our bare knees and survived" camp of parenting. But when mom Kathryn Ames was faced with her hemophiliac crawling son's...
3 insanely crazy high-end cribs. Prepare to gawk.
At the end of the day--and there really is an end of the day, when baby has no choice but to conk out, at least for a little while, anyway--all you really need is a good, sturdy crib so that your little one is safe and snug, right?Well, maybe not. For some parents,...