More coolness from recent weeks…
NOM NOM NOM your kid’s nightmares
Four is a magical age. And for us, it includes a daily account of closet gremlins and nightmares that involve an epic battle between Scooby Doo and armored Transformer/My Little Pony hybrids. I love the imagination. The fear of bedtime, not so much.That's why I love...
Baby proofing with a new kind of outlet cover
I know all about baby proofing, considering my toddler is absolutely fascinated by electrical outlets. For some reason, the combination of the right height plus holes you can poke your fingers into equals a good time. Whee!Luckily, there's a new outlet cover in town...
Modern kids furniture for your modern kids
Sweet, pastel-colored, vintage-inspired furnishings all have their (very well-deserved!) places. But lately, it's the modern stuff that really makes me go, awww. And that's exactly what I said when I saw this gorgeous furniture. Pretty sure you will, too. Weego Baby...
A pretty reusable bag for all your gross, smelly, leaky stuff
I have a drawer in the kitchen full of plastic bags. As much as I'd like to consider myself a green(ish) mom, it's the one thing I can't say no to at the grocery store. The reason? I use the bags to transport leaky sippy cups and discard stinky diapers while on the...
Enter the 2011 Handmade Olympics. We give it a 10!
We've been long time supporters of handmade here at Cool Mom Picks. In fact, it's our original reason for being. And so when Kristal from Rik Rak Studio (love her stuff!) asked Liz and me to judge her amazing Handmade Olympics, we said "Absolutely!" without a moment...
Maternity style tips from author and maternity stylista Amy Tara Koch
I only had one pregnancy that required winter clothes and boy, was that a challenge. Pants never seemed to fit me and sweaters always made me hot, so I found myself wearing the same few outfits over and over again. Too bad I didn't have author and style expert Amy...
The green laundry detergent that impresses the you-know-what out of me.
When one scoop of detergent can take a toddler diaper Houdini's bedspread from poop-ravaged nightmare to deliciously clean in just one wash, I have trouble holding back my enthusiasm.Still, it takes more than that to impress me, and I've found a brand new laundry...
Stroller blanket smackdown: The best of the cold weather best
Not sure how everyone else is feeling about their winter so far, but in my neck of the woods, the weather gods have not been kind. We've had snow, sleet, frigid temps...we're only missing hail storms. Ever since the first below 40 degree day hit, I've been hot on the...
Dress up clothing so gorgeous, it will make you twirl too.
These days, my girls would rather get into dress up clothing than play nearly anything else. I'm not complaining; I love all the creativity and imagination it inspires, when they piece together the mismatched accessories, tutus, hats and capes in their room and turn...
Now your daughter can wear her heart in her hair
Most girls--my own daughter included--have lots of these little metal snap barrettes lying around and, if you happen to be a crafty type, you probably also have some pretty wool felt at home, too. If so, in just about 15 minutes you can make a couple of gorgeous...
LEGO storage that kids won’t forget to use
LEGO is, in my mind, the quintessential building toy of childhood. I played with it when I was little; both of my kids--their ages in double digits--still love to build with it. The problem, of course, is that no matter what LEGO storage solutions I come up with,...
The best cupcakes are wrapped in cooties
I can't stop giggling over these printable cupcake wrappers available from the Spaceships and Laser Beams Etsy shop. The description says it's so hard to find anything for Valentine's Day that appeals to little boys... and sure, I can see the elementary set loving the...
Personalized blankets for baby, and the child she’ll become (sniff).
I first discovered the fleece personalized baby blankets from mom-run Admiral Road a few years back, and really liked their bold, child-friendly designs right away. Having owned one for several years now, it sure has held up over time; it's gone from a stroller...
Welcome to the big time, Little Alouette.
We just love it when one of our favorite little mom-run brands makes it big. Not only because that means that quality construction and design reap the rewards they deserve, but because even more people will get to discover a great new star. It's the same way I felt...
Just Shorn – Beautiful rugs from farmers, not factories
I have never been a fan of wall-to-wall carpeting. Maybe it's a factor of living in New York, where hardwood flooring is the standard, but I find a great area rug not only looks sharp, it's practical when you've got kids. It's easy to clean, and when you decide to...
Putting the art in heart, times a million.
See that gorgeous iPhone case over there? It's printed from original art and signed by the artist. Impressed yet? You will be. The artist's name is Anwar, and he's from Kuwait. He's also a child cancer patient. All of the lovely goods from The Children's Art Project...
The Makerie – Like summer camp for crafty moms
A long time ago before there were many children under my feet, I was actually pretty crafty. Yes, I even used to knit! But sadly, I'm hard pressed to find the time these days. That's why I'm so jealous of all you moms who might be able to attend The Makerie this...
Glamourmom – Now up to 70% off
I spend almost all of my breastfeeding hours in Glamour Mom nursing tanks and I have the credit card bills to show it. But with their new private sales member club you can now score between 30-70% off these awesome breastfeeding tops. If you're not familiar with...
The best breast pump you’ve never heard of
I've always been a pretty casual user breast pump user, since I work from home and rarely leave the baby (sigh). However this year, we decided to leave my littlest one with my mom for a few days so I could spend some quality time with my other three kiddos on a short...
Swim trunks for even skinny boys
I fell in love with the sturdy, stylish boys clothes from Red 21 Boys last fall, so when I heard they had launched a cruise wear line, it was perfect timing for our annual winter vacation, that this year, just so happens to be a cruise. The challenge for purchasing...
Tie one on
I am generally a coffee drinker, mostly out of habit, but lately I've made the switch over to tea and I'm not sure I'll go back. I enjoy the ritual: brewing the water, selecting the tea of your choice, burning your fingers as you try to fish the tea bag out of the...