More coolness from recent weeks…
Monogrammed rain boots keep you singin’ (and stylin’) in the rain
This week we had a taste of spring - not the sunny, warm spring, but the rainy, cold spring that you know is right around the corner. And nothing cheers us up around here on a rainy day like a fun new pair of rain boots ready for puddle jumping. Ever since I got my...
The stackable storage shelves of your super-organized dreams
Stuffed animals, princesses, puzzle pieces, barrettes, stickers, play food, books...Walking into my daughter's room makes me to want to scream in a fit of frustration and horror. With all the options for toy storage out there (and we've covered quite a few), there is...
The drink of the gods, now in your coffeemaker.
Before kids, I thought coffee was a charming diversion. After kids, I'm pretty sure I drink more coffee than water, and whenever I have blood drawn, I expect it to be brown and flavored with hazelnut. Therefore, when I heard that there was a new drink on the market...
Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk this dinosaur
Boom, boom, acka-lacka-lacka boom, baby. We're proud to show you the results of humanity's first attempt to literally Walk the Dinosaur.Bonus: This king of the terrible lizards has some sweet dance moves. The Tyrannosaurus Rex Push Toy from Arks and Animals on Etsy is...
An online baby book that lets you plant sweet memories
So this adorable thing happened the other day with my preschooler and baby. It was really adorable. It happened and I said to myself, "Self, remember this so you can write it down after they're in bed." ....Yeah. If I could only remember what that adorable moment...
Vancouver travel with families – O Canada!
When you think of foreign travel, Canada probably doesn't spring to mind. After all, we've got hockey, maple syrup, and a Francophile or two here in the United States, right?Well, yes. But as I discovered on a recent trip to Vancouver and the Whistler Blackcomb ski...
Etsy invites you to get crafty, make birthday cards, and fight cancer
Never underestimate the power of craftiness. Etsy doesn't. In fact, they're banking on it in order to support More Birthdays, the American Cancer Society initiative. (Who also happens to be one of our favorite sponsors.)If you're in NYC, head to the Etsy Labs...
Bookplates that make me fall in love with books again
There's something so precious about that pride of ownership that comes with one's very own storybook, clearly marked with one's very own personalized bookplate. I remember having fond memories of my own bookplates, and I'm so excited for my children to have their own....
This cloth diaper is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
The only thing more adorable than a cute baby bottom in a cloth diaper is saying "Charlie Banana" whenever someone asks you where the diaper came from.Cloth is making a comeback, mainly because it's good for the environment and cuter than ever. But you already know...
Jughead 2011
Our kids may never debate the merits of Betty vs. Veronica or laugh at Jughead's ability to gulp down hamburgers. But you still have to admit that this crown-style hat hearkens back to the golden days of Archie, before all comic book characters either had creepy...
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...