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Easy Summer Travel Week pick: Phil & Teds Metoo travel high chair
One of the greatest joys of travel is not having to cook, do dishes or feel the slightest bit insulted when one of my kids pushes something off their plate. Yes, I do love eating out, though I know all too well what can happen when I arrive at some funky little eatery...
Clothes for your little baby Buddha
Come on, you know your little man fits the bill. Chubby cheeks, laughing eyes, and a perfectly round Buddha belly. Wouldn't he look utterly delicious in a kimono? A masculine (but snuggly) kimono?[see our giveaway after the jump!] We've always loved Noko baby clothing...
A poster that’s fabulous from A to Z
I have a thing for great alphabet posters, as you frequent Cool Mom Picks readers probably know by now. I suppose there's no greater joy to a writer than watching her child find a love for letters and words, and surrounding those babies with them early can't...
Presenting Easy Summer Travel Week with Cool Mom Picks and Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
We're thrilled to be partnering with Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine this week to present some of our favorite picks to make summer travel a bit easier with baby in tow. Check out our picks each day this week, then make sure to click over to Pregnancy & Newborn's...
This is how to wear a monogram
I'm definitely a huge fan of big, bold jewelry, but when it comes to the more sentimental pieces for myself and really, gifts for others, I tend to like the simpler designs. Like the lovely monogrammed pendant from Three Sisters Jewelry which would make the perfect...
A little slice of baby shower heaven
Let's face it: no one's ever going to say, "Whoopee, a cello bag of Jordan almonds!" It's just not in our DNA. And yet we feel the primal call to give cutesy favors out at at baby showers.( I once painted twelve identical paintings in one night because I wanted my...
Canvas bags aren’t just for the beach
I reluctantly retired my favorite brown leather handbag for the summer and decided to give canvas a try. And let's just say, I'm going to have a hard time going back once it starts to get cold again. Indeed this adorable houndstooth bag from Quote still features a bit...
The night light gets a soft, cuddly makeover
The night light is an essential component of the bedtime routine around my place, but no matter what method we employ, which lately has been our hallway light, it never seems to satisfy the kids' need for light right next to them. That's why I'm intrigued by the...
Whole Foods makes sure organic body products actually are
When it comes to healthy, sustainable food, the broccoli's out of the bag, thanks to movies like Food, Inc. and books like The Omnivore's Dilemma. So now we all join CSAs and hunt for the least bruised organic apples -- and then we come home and just slap on lotions...
Boys tees just keep getting cooler
As a mom of a boy, I know how challenging it can be to find cool shirts that aren't drenched in licensed characters. Sure, I love super heroes as much as the next person, but even spider man wears real clothes when he's off duty. So, I'm so glad I was introduced to...
Q is for quirky, quality, and quintessentially eco-safe furniture
If you like pretty things with cool names and an eco-friendly stance, you're going to love the gorgeous furniture in the new Studio Line, by CMP favorite Q Collection.Their 3-in-1 crib holds a dear place in our hearts, but for now, forget about their kiddie stuff....
5 stylish must-haves for traveling with kids
If you're looking for some cool gear for your family's summer travels, we've got you covered, from you cool mamas of babies, to kids old enough to walk four feet in front of you in the museum and pretend they don't know you. Click over to the See Jane Fly blog right...
Babies deserve a little Green Toy action too
We first fell in love with Green Toys way back in the day of the lead paint recalls (aw, remember those fun days?) and knew they were onto something fabulous. Well sure enough, their line has expanded beautifully since then and today they're doing some super cool...
Breaking news – Over 2 million cribs recalled
It's time to check your cribs yet again, mamas, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of 2 million cribs, including some popular brands. The list of recalled cribs includes Jenny Lind, Evenflo, and Delta (just to name a few)....
Springtime in a bottle
I can tell you the story of my life through scent, from that first, huge bottle of Beautiful in high school to CK Truth at my first job to my recent addiction to BPAL. Right now, as my second child rounds the corner of two and I start to feel like a real person again,...
Being on the go with kids just got a little more educational
I kind of love that my children love my iPhone, because their love of my iPhone means that I have one more tool for distracting them when we're traveling, or even just making a run to the grocery store, because, seriously, there are only so many times that one can...
“You Cannot Be Serious” is a seriously great parenting book
When it comes to raising children without completely losing your mind Elizabeth Lyons wrote the book, literally. It's called You Cannot Be Serious and 32 Other Rules That Sustain A (Mostly) Balanced Mom. [great giveaway after the jump!] Elizabeth is not a therapist,...
Baby books for busy beavers
Those board books start out so cute and shiny, don't they? And then Baby Bookivore gets very interested in gnawing the corners, splitting the pages, and seeing what a slice of banana will look like sandwiched between B is for Broccoli and C is for Carrot. But now you...
Protecting yourself from sun protection
Keep your eyes on the EWG website for the latest Environmental Working Group sunscreen recommendations! The headlines are everywhere: Not only is the sun hurting you, but your sunscreen is now a partner in crime. Whether you fear nanoparticles, retinoids, or hormone...
My kid, cleaning? Wanna bet?
First I feared the colicky newborn, then the Godzilla walker, then the Terrible Twos. Now I can see the Freaky Fours glaring at me from just a few months away, and I tremble in my flip-flops. She doesn't want to clean, she doesn't want to go to bed, and she most...