I like big bins and I cannot lie.

by Kristen Chase | Storage + Organization

We’ve featured no shortage of kid-friendly storage bins here on Cool Mom Picks, but now that my kids are getting older (sniffle), I’m in the market for a little organizational help that’s a little more my taste, like these stylish storage bins from...

Reusable grocery bags with a sense of humor

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

If you’re like me, the hardest part about switching from plastic bags to reusable grocery bags was remembering to actually bring them, which is why this tote bag from Emily McDowell (love her!) cracked me up. Of course, this cute bag can’t actually force...

Playful: A book of easy crafts for kids that will inspire imagination and play.

by Kate Etue | DIY

This summer I mapped out fun crafts to do with my kids every week, and we completed exactly zero of them. It might be because I pinned things like build a lap-sized loom and learn to weave. I’m still not giving up on making beautiful, modern and, ahem, easy...

Bringing lunch to school just got cooler with these quirky reusable lunch bags

by Kate Etue | School Gear

Packing lunches is one of my least favorite parts of the back-to-school grind, but I think these quirky reusable lunch bags from Etsy shop Oh Little Rabbit would make it a little more fun. The unexpected designs on these handmade, screen printed bags make me smile,...

Zooties are animal baby booties for your wild little cutie-patootie

by Delilah S. Dawson | Baby, Kid Style

Zooties animal baby booties are adorable, if you couldn’t tell. Even more adorable? They have a great story that involves providing work, medical assistance, and education to women in Kyrgyzstan, who hand-craft each pair from sheep wool. And we’re not...

Good things come in pears: 5 easy pear dessert recipes, plus how to select and store them properly.

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Apples come to mind first when most people think of fall fruit. And yes, they are great–these six apple snack and dessert recipes are proof–but they’ll also be around for a while. Right now, I’m all about seizing the moment with...

Baby Loves Disco turns 10! Which kind of makes it Tween Loves Disco, huh?

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media

I’ve been a huge fan (and friend) of Baby Loves Disco ever since I shook my groove thing at my first dance party with them back in 2006. Well, they’re turning ten this year (10!), and they’ve got a slew of cool dance parties all around the country to...

We found it: the adorable I Wake Up Awesome tee, and other cool, fun kids t-shirts for fall

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

Last week I wrote about the Babiators glasses and their awesome warranty, and you guys went nuts over the adorable I Wake Up Awesome t-shirt the child was wearing in the photo. Well, we like to find you what you like, so we did a little research and found it, plus a...

The best gifts for a 4 year old? Tons of fantastic ideas.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Buying a special gift for a four-year-old is so much fun since this is the age that kids really start to show their preferences and interests. Plus, they aren’t sticking every little piece into their mouths (phew) and can play independently for a lot more time...

Moms in Training: Hitting the pavement for a great cause

by Christina Refford | Doing Good

If you need a good reason to strap on your sneakers and get some exercise this fall, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s NYC-based Moms in Training is ready to provide you with all the motivation you need. And best of all for you new mamas: Your...