More coolness from recent weeks…
Design my own shoes? Totally pumped.
Even though I spend a good portion of my time with two people under three feet high who would just as soon chew a shoe than appreciate the fabulosity of a truly cool pair, I refuse to have anything less than awesome on my toes.And, like most shoe-loving mamas, I don't...
Chic new diaper bag alert!
Chic and diaper bag are not two words you see in the same sentence very often, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and declare the new offering from Timi & Leslie just that--chic! The Charlie bag, from one of our favorite designer diaper bag labels, is made...
It’s Dr Seuss’s birthday! Put a candle in those green eggs and ham
Though my sleep-addled brain may never forgive him for Fox in Socks, that tongue-twister of a story my son requested night after night, there is no question that Dr. Seuss' collection of fanciful stories include some of our very favorite characters and verse. In honor...
Get yourself a one-way ticket to la-la land
When my kids were babies, I used to daydream about sleep. Oh, sweet sleep, how I'd never take it for granted again. If only I could get two hours in a row. If only I had some magic spell to make them slumber peacefully.I still don't have any magic spell, but this new...
Write on, baby!
Yes, chalkboards are huge right now. From mugs at Starbucks to the chalkboard wall decals we've covered here, scribbles on black is hott with two wobbly, handwritten T's.And here's a unique and adorable way to jump in on the cuteness, whether for your own little...
The Happiness Project: The book that changed my life
I first got to know Gretchen Rubin when she was kind enough to include me in one of her Happiness Project interviews on her popular blog. At the time, I had no idea that she was about to come out with the #1 New York Times best-selling book that would absolutely...
Boden launches maternity. Brilliant!
When I heard that Boden, my favorite clothing company from across the pond was launching maternity, I felt like doing cartwheels. But, being seven months pregnant, I opted for a fist pump instead. Not only am I fan of Boden's women's collection, but I'd say about 75%...
Why NYC may be the best place to see a kids’ movie in March
Having just lived through 80 minutes watching a Shakespearean classic turned into a story involving garden gnomes, I am not exactly itching to head out to see the next 3D "blockbuster" Hollywood has lined up for my kids.But if I can get us to New York City this month,...
Hang your coat up on your spoon, right this instant young lady.
One of the fun things about judging the children's category of the Handmade Olympics this past week, was discovering so many super incredible new finds for you all. Some of which aren't even necessarily for children.One of my favorites--and also one of the...
Too many Nook mattresses spoil the baby. In a good way.
Last year, Nook wowed me with the launch of their incredible (if expensive) Pebble crib mattress. Natural materials, no off-gassing, water and stain resistant and--bonus--it looked totally cool. Now they have a new mattress that even more mamas can afford. The Nook...
We like you so we want to put some bling on it
One of our favorite sections of Cool Mom Picks is titled Baubles & Bags (and one of yours too, based on the comments here), because we know that being a mom doesn't mean you have to give up your bling. From diaper bags that are prettier than regular purses to...
Paper Lovely’s new calling cards are calling my name
I love the idea of carrying a calling card that really speaks to me. It would give my work-at-home career some validation. And who knows... just carrying that card could open up some doors. Choosing the design is like deciding who you are or how you want other people...
Field notes from a journey of unexpected grace
Kyran Pittman's subtitle for her memoir Planting Dandelions is "Field Notes from a Semi-Domesticated Life." I hope she'll forgive me for repurposing it here to tell you why this is the mothering memoir you would be foolish to skip because you think they're all the...
Birthday Goody Bag Giveaway – Day 6 (The bonus day! Also the last day.)
As they say, all must good things must come to an end. Including our fifth birthday week. While we've had the best time giving away so many goody bags this week, today is the final one, and it's a good one. Let's just say it's a bag bag. So many bags! (Good things mom...
Make friends with Lunch Money’s latest CD
Along with standing and getting out of diapers, one of my favorite so-called "developmental milestones" was when my kids grabbed another's pudgy little hand and declared this person their "fwend." Capturing these moments of first love makes Lunch Money's newest...
Kleynimals solve the great baby-car key dilemma
The beloved car keys--Babies just can't get enough of them. And no matter how realistic those toy keys look, babies know the difference. And even though desperate times can call for desperate measures, it's certainly not ideal. That's why Kleynimals are so brilliant....
Birthday Goody Bag Giveaway – Day 5 (This is a good one, mamas)
As if our birthday week giveaways couldn't get any better, we've got another five goody bags to give away to five lucky readers. Today, it's five stylish, versatile diaper totes from Kokopax that we still can't believe are for carrying diapers. Inside those gorgeous...
Modern art for the road
Now that my nineteen month old has officially reached the dreaded "dropsy stage," I try to attach everything I can to her stroller and high chair, from her sippy cup to her toys. So, when I found the MoMA Shapes and Colors Stroller Cards, I was intrigued.Five cards,...
Birthday Goody Bag Giveaway – Day 4 (This just keeps getting better!)
We weren't kidding when we said we had a week's worth of awesome birthday giveaways to celebrate Cool Mom Picks' fifth birthday. It's been so fun for all of us to read all your comments and suggestions in your entries and get to know you all a little better through...
Sipidee doo dah
I just saw the cutest ever sippy cups--so cute in fact that despite the fact that my girls are (thankfully!) almost past the sippy cup stage, I immediately thought about whether I could justify owning them. The sippy cups from SugarBooger (I know, ignore the name) are...
The winners of the 2011 Handmade Olympics! Gold hand-embroidered medals all around.
One of the fun things about judging the children's category of the Handmade Olympics this past week, was discovering so many super incredible new finds for you all. It certainly balanced one of the hard things--actually having to pick among about a zillion gorgeous...