More coolness from recent weeks…
What’s better than ravioli? Kid ravioli.
For the last few years, my kids have been obsessed with this one brand of ravioli in our local supermarket. (They call it "Kid Ravioli.") Because as it turns out, if you're four years old, ravioli tastes better when it's cut like a heart or a spaceship or a teddy...
Dressed to thrill
After the fun of dressing two little girls, I was pleasantly surprised to find that outfitting my baby boy was pretty darn fun too. So much for the myth that little boy clothes aren't nearly as cute as little girl clothes.I do struggle in one area though: dressing up....
Father’s Day Gifts – For the gourmet. (Yes, there is bacon involved.)
Some of us are lucky enough to have dads in our lives who know their Manchego from their Mahon. Maybe we married them. Maybe they're our own dads. All we know is, we like to keep them happy, so they'll keep the yummy stuff coming our way. If the way to a man's heart...
How to help Japan–and make dinner–with a beautiful new cookbook
I feel fortunate to have three kids who absolutely love sushi and will attack a plate of it as if it is a pile of french fries. But beyond that, I haven't cooked much Japanese food at home--I am pretty sure they'd love the noodles, the crispy panko-crusted meats...
Turn up the design factor at home with Fab
As a design junkie, imagine my delight at learning that Fab.com, a new flash-sale site featuring daily design deals, just launched today. Fab is a carefully curated collection of all the coolest stuff, for your home and your life, all at seriously great discounts....
C is for cute
We always have our eyes on artisans we've featured here before so we can share with you their newest, coolest goodies. So lucky me and you for this new discovery at one of our favorite mom and dad bizzes, Little Alouette. Word lover or not, the typography teething...
Simplisse Gia nursing pillow gives breastfeeding a whole new angle
You would think that after breastfeeding four kids, it would be a little bit like riding a bicycle. And in my head, it has been. But for my body? No way. Ouch! Yes, even a fourth-time breastfeeder still uses her pillow, except my old faithful has now been replaced...
Why mamas should check out Moomah
Though I love my suburban life south of Boston, there are times I glance over at what is going on in NYC and get envious of all the cool stuff they have. You know, like great deliver-to-the-door sushi, endless entertainment options, and a lovely little creative art...
Muppets + Threadless = Awesome
I grew up watching The Muppet Show, but like many of us, didn't completely get all the awesome humor until I was an adult watching it again with my kids. So when I heard that there's a new Muppets movie on the way come November, I may have squealed louder than my...
New technology turns the page on how kids read
This is a sponsored message from DK PublishingIt's an amazing feeling to watch your child develop a love of reading and learning, especially if you've always been a bookworm yourself. But if your son or daughter needs a little more coaxing (especially as school winds...
TOMS sunglasses help the world see better
We're already big TOMS fans; their offbeat espadrille-inspired shoes are the perfect combination of looking good and doing good, since a child in need is given a pair of shoes for every one you buy.But it gets better: TOMS is now getting in the sunglasses business....
Father’s Day Gifts – For the grandpas we love
If there's one thing that men love more on Father's Day than love from their own kids, it's love from their grandchildren. So when June 20 rolls around, make sure not to forget those beloved grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops in our lives with something...
Handmade kids clothes with a retro Preppy feel
Summer is here, and once it gets hot, the temptation to just let the baby loll around in a diaper -- or maybe a onesie -- is almost overwhelming. But if you're like me, you're always looking for ways to keep the baby cool and cute, all at once. Because the baby can...
Designer email templates – A busy mom’s lifesaver
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail, which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email - which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they're kind enough to send a gift for...
Lipstick that makes you pretty. And makes the world a little better looking too.
Lip color makes a big difference -- that slight hue of berry or pink can compensate for years of sleep deprivation. Right now, I'm digging a line from PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics (get it?); natural, philanthropic lipsticks and glosses that can truly change the world....
Father’s Day Gifts – For the manly man
We won't get the 2 1/2 Men song stuck in your head (okay, so we just did) but we have to admit we have a soft spot for the manly men dads in our lives. Here are a few Father's Day gift ideas for the men in your life who just wouldn't be satisfied with a pair of...
Medic alert bracelets that keep you safe and stylish
I'm fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I'd slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don't necessarily have to sacrifice your style...
Paper dolls so pretty you might play with them yourself
I'm a sucker for beautiful vintage-y paper dolls; they're the perfect antidote to the plugged-in life my kids are living. And beautiful vintage-style paper dolls that help kids with disabilities? Sold. TinyUs is a creative charity set up to raise funds for Présence, a...
A flower girl dress she can wear again? Reader Q+A
My four year-old daughter is going to be a flower girl in my sister-in-law's wedding. It's somewhat informal and they told us to buy whatever we want. I don't mind spending some money, but I would love to find something that's not so poofy and over the top that she...
Fathers-in-law deserve love (and humor) on Father’s Day too.
It's no news that Cool Mom Picks loves cards from Kiki Parry's Alternate Greetings. Her slightly inappropriate and hysterical quips are perfect for those moments when you want your message to be just a little different. This Father's Day card is perfect for the...
Swedish design as tough as it is pretty
We're just a few days into summer vacation and it's already mud season. Not the kind of mud that's made by Mother Nature. This stuff is kid-made, by way of a wading pool, a trusty hose, and a patch of mud-ready dirt.It's given me the perfect excuse to look for a...