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A gift bag that truly has H.E.A.R.T.
Somewhere in between bargain hunting and gift wrapping I make sure that I stop to think about how blessed I am in so many ways. After all, isn't that what this season is supposed to be about? Fashionology, a fun, interactive, design-your-own-clothes website agrees,...
Leggings for girls who want to do more than host tea parties and watch princess videos
My four year-old daughter recently informed me that jeans were "stupid." Which, okay. Not the term I would use, but I get her point that she'd rather be wearing a dress, even to kick a soccer ball in the park. I know for a fact mom, designer and entrepreneur Wendy...
Want an incredible collection of Modern Art? Go Fish
I learned long ago that the best way for my son to learn about "boring" things was to find creative ways to teach him. Although I personally am fascinated by Modern Art, he could probably not be able to withstand an extended visit to the MoMA. Which made the Go Fish...
Children’s first games: For when you just can’t face another trip to Candyland
I want to be the mom who sits on the floor and plays board games for hours with her kids, but I usually start losing interest right around the same time my son tries to see how far he can hurl the dice. So we've tracked down some fantastic (dice-free) first games for...
X is for that cool coffee table in your playroom
Oh how I love the new Xylophone Music Table from the quirky, nostalgia-tastic furniture makers at Jellio. This 40-inch long coffee table inspired by that ubiquitous toy xylophone of my misspent youth would look so fantastic in a colorful kid's playroom, or even as a...
Cool Stocking Stuffers under $10 that still bring the Christmas magic
Seeing the kids make a beeline for their stockings is a favorite moment on Christmas morning. But, even though this is their first taste of Santa for the day, "he" can't afford to spend a small fortune on their stockings. So I thought I'd turn Santa onto some of my...
Getting a head start on organization
This is the first of Cool Mom Picks' four-part series on organization, sponsored by the most delightful momAgenda, makers of smart products like the the myAgenda Desktop planner, which happens to be perfect for busy people--not just moms!We're finally getting our acts...
Last minute holiday shopping tips – Join Cool Mom Picks at the Motherhood
There's only one week of holiday shopping left, mamas, but do not fear! In addition to our handy Holiday Gift Guide and our daily holiday picks, we've got a few extra last minute shopping tricks up our sleeves that we'll be sharing all day today (Wednesday, December...
Just in time, the children’s Christmas dress I’ve been looking for
I've just learned at the very last minute that my daughters need a dressy dress for the holidays. So I've been checking frantically to see if one of my favorite labels, Ses Petites Mains has anything new and fabulous, and wouldn't you know it - today they actually...
Holiday chocolates designed by your kid
Every year it becomes a challenge as to how to make my daughter's artistic talent into an awesome holiday gift. This holiday season's winner is the design your own chocolates from Rogue Confections which I had the chance to taste test at the One of a Kind Show in...
Hearthsong is a sanity saver
We at Cool Mom Picks may be great at finding stuff, but that doesn't mean we're so great at remembering to actually buy it ourselves in a timely manner. With an uncompleted shopping list that includes a newborn, a few toddlers, some kids and a couple of tweens,...
Trusting your teen? There’s an app for that!
It seems impossible to me that I'll one day have a teen or two whom I'll allow to roam the world somewhat freely, but the truth is that teenagerhood will be entering my house very, very soon. Hold me.Vanessa Van Petten has been helping parents communicate with their...
Eco-friendly holiday cards give you the best of both worlds
Every year we send special holiday cards to our close friends and family, so I'm always on the look out for cool, unique alternatives to the traditional Hallmark cards - like these festive letterpress and wood cards from Night Owl Paper Goods.We're already...
For a child’s first bike, skip the training wheels, and go right to Tyke Rider
I've long been a fan of the wooden, pedal-less early rider bikes which get kids more confident and more able to ride a real bicycle than anything I ever had back in the Stone Age. But the prices? Holy heck. And by heck, you know - I don't mean heck. Well praise the...
A Kindie Christmas provides a much needed Christmas carol break
I've reached that time of the season when I hit the wall when it comes to Christmas carols, and yet I'm not ready to totally go cold turkey. Let's just say I need a little holiday music palate cleansing, and The Hipwaders' new A Kindie Christmas CD is just the...
Swapping + Handmade = Happy Holiday Barter
I've already shared my love for SwapMamas here, the great location for moms to meet up and swap their gently used items. But for the holidays, they're adding a dash of Etsy and going positively medieval: You can check out the Handmade Mamas group there to swap around...
Go crazy for solid perfume
I'm always on the lookout for great holiday gifts for my babysitters and sisters-in-law and girlfriends; just some small, fun treat to remind them how much they mean to me. This year, I'm in love with CrazyLibellule's Crazy Sticks -- solid perfume in quirky scents for...
Memorable Christmas gift for Daddy-to-be? Reader Q&A
My husband and I are having our first born, a girl, next year. I want to get him something Daddy related for Christmas this year that is sentimental but not cheesy. . . Any ideas? -E Congratulations! We love this question and there are so many great ways to celebrate...
Holiday ornaments that aren’t just for the tree
Every year I try to find a creative way to decorate my holiday gift packages with something other than the typical curly ribbon and shiny bow. This year, I'm going with small ornaments, and I love this cute felt Reindeer ornament from Lowell & Son.These...
A Christmas gift for babies too young to beg to eat the chocolate santa before breakfast
I still remain firmly in the camp that believes that My First Christmas onesies are a total waste of your hard-earned cash. And I'm not being a Scrooge, I swear - I just prefer to get a little more longevity out of my kids' clothing than uh, one day. But for just...
Just ducky
The ordinary rubber duck received a needed makeover a few years back, when BUD luxury rubber ducks started invading bathtubs. Funky and fun, they didn't just look cool, these Australian born duckies ditched the phthalates long before anyone knew what that even meant....