More coolness from recent weeks…
Breakfast in bed, minus the crumbs
In theory, I love getting breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, but nothing sends my nerves into overdrive like seeing a toddler wobble into my carpeted bedroom with a tray full of orange juice, sticky syrup and things with crumbs. Instead, I think I'll leave the carrying...
The fairest of the wall
Mirror, mirror on the wall...move over. We need the wall space, because there's a new princess in town. And something tells me she's not going to be running away from a wicked witch any time soon, because she looks pretty self-reliant, despite her noodle arms.I love,...
Sugar Free Allstars do, in fact, rock awesome
I know some purists who think kids' music education should focus only on the "classics," and, thanks to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, we've got that down. But, you don't need to hear my 7 year-old warbling Barracuda to know that there is something great about...
Car games. Remember those?
Long ago when my parents would drag us on a 10 hour family road trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, my brother and I would occupy ourselves with all sorts of fun travel-friendly activities, none of which included a DVD player. Imagine that!While I definitely pack our...
Rock-n-roll birthday party wear? Reader Q&A
Can you think of a good source for cute rocker-girl clothes for toddler girls? I'm doing this whole rock n' roll birthday party for a 3rd bday and want to get her a fun outfit. -Tara I have a few favorites that immediately come to mind when I think "rockin' toddler"....
Baby sunhats go bohemian
Finding a baby hat I loved was like...well, something that was really hard. For some reason they were always too floppy, too stiff, or too cutesie (seriously, enough with the huge bows at the chin). But Rikshaw Design just nails it with their adorable new baby sunhat....
Custom hearts for the one you heart
I think I'm in love. The object of my affection: The selection of decorative artwork embellished with handcut paper hearts from the brand new Etsy shop Paper Cut Works. Ania Alyson, Seattle artist by way of Poland, creates artsy, anatomically-inspired hearts out of...
Reduce, reuse, recycle your kids’ clothes easily with thredUP
Back when my kids were outgrowing their outfits every three months, it pained me to have to restock their wardrobe continually. It wasn't just the cost, it was the time it took to select each item. That's why I'm intrigued by the new easier-swap site thredUP kids. In...
Make it a Handmade Mother’s Day with Cool Mom Picks and Etsy
Our passionate, abiding love for Etsy is no secret, so we are thrilled (thrilled!) to be featured today on Etsy's handmade blog, The Storque, talking about some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day gift ideas from some of our favorite artists. We've picked out all...
Mother’s Day is about making your mom cry, right? In a good way?
If you are lucky enough to not only be a mom, but still have a mom around to guide you through your turbulent mothering moments (or in my mom's case, laugh at me), then you probably have witnessed the power that the perfect picture of your children has over her. She...
Let them wear Cake lingerie
Considering I have nursed for a total of 53 months since 2004 (yes, I counted), I have learned a few things about breastfeeding; one of which is that a good nursing bra is definitely worth the money. Now these days, "good nursing bra" isn't synonymous with "ugly...
Can Skindinavia make you look 10 years younger? Well now…
I will say, when you name a product 10 Years Younger Makeup Finish, the bar is pretty high. Not that I'm expecting Botox in a handy spray form, but you know. Ten years. That's a lot of years younger. For those of us with not-twenty-year-old skin, this light spray is a...
Bear feet – Almost like bare feet, but prettier
My search for the ultimate summer sandal is on thanks to the early 80-degree weather here in the South, and I think I might have found it in Bear Feet shoes.The simple, versatile styling instantly caught my eye, and as I clicked around their site, I was intrigued by...
For Mother’s Day, a gift that’s for more than your own mom
You know that feeling when you pick up an object and can feel that it was made far away, somewhere different and exotic? It seems more real somehow, like it has a story. These shimmering lavender sachets from CMP favorite Raven + Lily have that aura of mystery, and...
Two new family CD’s by groups who usually play for us old folks
I've come across two CDs from musicians who usually perform for adults, but have recently turned their collective talent toward the music for the younger set. Using distinct voices, a whole slew of instruments and music grounded in folk, country and...
Gilt Groupe goes maternity. Whoo!
Do you ever have that dream--the one where you go to a big, magical store, and everything is shiny and pretty and on a 50% off sale? I do, and I'm usually riding a glittery pink unicorn with shopping baskets as saddle bags. That's why I've been ogling the sparklies on...
Talk about Pop Art
I'm a huge fan of Robert Subuda and Matthew Reinhart's pop up children's books. My son's copies from the Encyclopedia Prehistorica series show the wear and tear of well-read books. So why am I not surprised that I am awestruck by their beautiful pop-up note cards...
Funky + simple + handmade = SOLD.
My very favorite word is cupcake, but I'm also a huge fan of funky, simple, and handmade. Luckily, those are the specialties of Mountain Aven Baby. Well, maybe not the cupcake part. But the other three.We see loads of bibs and blankets, but what makes WAHM-run...
It’s great to be a Cool Mom Picks subscriber
You know, it's been a while since we mentioned our awesome newsletter subscriber program, and all the stuff you might be missing if you're not a part of it. Especially this month. Because if you sign up for our newsletter before April 30, you'll have a chance to win a...
Keepsake lockets for moms take a fabulous turn
Motherhood is more about the journey than the finish line-- although I admit I dream of the day they're in college and I can have a white couch. Motherhood is an adventure. It's chaotic, muddled, and beautiful. It's anything but static. This locket's like that, too....
Storing the kids’ artwork in plain view
For the last five years, I have done my best to figure out what the heck to do with my oldest daughter's awesome artwork. As you probably know, the fridge display only works for so long, and while framing it would be nice, how do I pick just one? Well, thank you Lil...