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Diaper bags that go beyond the diaper phase
Having a baby right at the change of season is very dangerous for my wallet because it's far too easy to rationalize a new diaper bag purchase. Something swanky. Something current. Something that makes me feel more stylish and less enormous and leaky than I'm actually...
Birchbox, where have you been all my month!
I love surprises. Especially ones that arrive at my door wrapped in a hot pink box. It's not for the kids, not for my husband, but all for me. That's just what Birchbox is all about--subscribe and you'll get a box of high-end cosmetic samples every month from...
Starting today, it’s really (really, really, really) easy being green
You may already know we're big fans of Barley & Birch here at CMP, and if you love this eco-conscious line of kids' clothing as much as we do, then you're probably going to want to know about their amazing Super Sale --beginning today--in celebration of the launch...
Super snug bunting bags (that are also just a little bit posh)
I live in the desert, so I fully cop to craving the cold. I start wearing sweaters way too early in the hopes of somehow forcing the weather to cool more quickly. I usually succeed only in sweating.But now we're fully in the midst of a cold snap here (yessss!), so...
Like a little box of Farmer’s Market sunshine delivered right to your door.
We are what you'd call foodies at my place, despite my sigOth absolutely hating that term. Whatever it means when your pantry is filled with lots of little jars, and you tend to have more kinds of mustards in your fridge than most supermarkets have, that's what we...
Happy Halloween!
Wishing you a very spooky (but safe) Halloween, mamas from Kristen, Liz, Christina, Delilah, Julie and the rest of the Cool Mom Picks team - may you survive the sugar crashes and score a solid week's worth of Reese's Pieces peanut butter cups. To see our Halloween...
What’s new is what’s old
What is it about vintage prints that I am so drawn to? Maybe it's that the quirky quality, mixed with a nostalgic feel just make happy when I see them.Now there's an online shop that taps directly into that feeling an an extensive collection of vintage and...
Last minute Halloween panic? We can help!
The good thing about Halloween falling on a Sunday this year is that one very valuable extra weekend day to get ready. Check out theses posts, take a deep breath and say ohm. Then go crack open those Reeses.Last minute Halloween costume ideas for babies that are as...
Waste not. Want.
I'm definitely an eco-minded person, but I don't think I'm alone when I admit that sometimes convenience wins out over conscience. For years I've stuffed my son's lunch box with pre-packaged snacks or plastic snack bags, but I think I've found an even better solution....
Goodbye, dry skin. Hello… cookies?
The cool, crisp air of fall is here, and moms everywhere are pulling out their baby lotion arsenals to keep eczema and dry skin at bay. For me, the toughest part about having kids with sensitive skin is finding just the right product that does everything I want it to...
A Halloween recipe that’s scary to look at, not to make
If there was ever a time to play with food, it's Halloween. Spaghetti guts, Jello-brains...come on! Who doesn't love that!Thanks to the folks at Barefoot Books, we've found a bunch of tasty, scary recipes that your kiddos can help you make or devour - whether you've...
Cool Halloween printables that don’t look like bad clip art
You know what's scary? Realizing you've invited a bunch of little butterflies and superheroes to invade your home for a pre-trick-or-treating soiree, and then realizing your house is not ready. Ahem. Since making a last-minute dash to a party-supply store...
Subscribing: So fabulous it’s scary
Yeah, we know. It's the week before Halloween, and pretty much everything is "so fabulous it's scary." Still, subscribing to the Cool Mom Picks newsletter truly is a treat. And there's no trick-- we promise. So what's coming to haunt you?Oh, just our free monthly...
Looking for the non-diaper bag diaper bag?
Just when I think I'm over diaper bags, I see the new It diaper bag and I think I must have it. However, what I really need is a non-diaper bag diaper bag. In other words, one that functions like a diaper bag, but really is just a cool bag.[don't miss a cool giveaway...
Getting Meryl Streep to read your child to sleep
I'm pretty sure that most mamas will agree that there's nothing--nothing!--like a good children's book. Or a box full of them. Or, if your kids are anything like my 3-year-old, a bedroom that is basically Book Central.But my kiddo is also quick to swipe her dad's iPad...
Anniversary cards for the 21st century
Your spouse fell in love with you, married you, and actually consented to create tiny people with you. And when you get to the Happy Anniversary section of the greeting card display, what are your choices? Gold-trimmed champagne glasses with sappy poems in curly...
Organic kids clothes made for play, discovery, and adoration
Scout Collection was the first company I ever encountered at a trade show that was totally committed to organic kids clothes and fair trade practices, but designed with styling that could hold its own in any chic urban boutique. This was about four years ago. To think...
When stylish eyes are smiling – the joys of mineral makeup
You might notice that a lot of our beauty posts highlight the fact that the product is eco-conscious and doesn't contain yucky, icky, no-good chemicals. But this pick is triply good: good for the environment, good for your skin, and makes you feel totally...
Safer choices for Halloween hair and makeup
For the first year ever, since becoming a parent, I actually have my kids' Halloween costumes ready to go with more than 2 hours to spare before the 31st. Well, almost. The last thing we have to track down is some black cat nail polish, and some green face paint to...
Denim and denim – can it be done?
This post also appears on the Gap 1969 Stream along with tons of photos, articles, inspiration, and tips about denim.It's so funny having to say that denim is in for kids because, hello, was it ever out? I adore seeing denim now in surprising places - hats,...
6 cool, easy, last minute Halloween craft projects
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and it's certainly one of my kids' too. But with all the costume-wrangling and candy-buying and party-coordinating, I suddenly realize I have yet to hang so much as a fake spiderweb on my front door. So I poked around some of...