by Kristen Chase | Kid Style
I’ve had my eye on a few hot kids’ trends for spring, but the one that caught my eye immediately was ombre dip dye clothes. Maybe it’s because my kids’ clothes are already sort of that way anyway thanks to a bunch of juice spills. (Ha.) I love...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
There are so many train tables out there! Can you help let me know what’s the best choices? Storage is an important factor for me. Looking more like a low coffee table than a cartoon-colored train table, I love Pottery Barn Kids’ Caroline Activity...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
At the NY Toy Fair this week, one of the finds I’m most excited about so far is a toy that I can’t say is entirely for kids. The gorgeously German-designed collection from playableART is designed to help get minds going and help you find your inner artist,...
by Kristen Chase | Helpful Services
Taking four kids to the grocery store is like a full-on workout. But really, taking even one cranky toddler shopping can be no easy task. Especially in this weather. So when Instacart offered Cool Mom Picks an exclusive first look to try out their brand new Philly...
by Kristen Chase | Fashion
When I caught that pearls are in this season as a hot jewelry trend, I much wrote them off at first because I’m really not a pearls kind of a gal. But I am a bit of a trend watcher after all, and I discovered, after a bit of searching, that these are not your...
by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings
In honor of Presidents Day, and this day off from school (let’s be honest), I like the idea of devoting a little time to building a replica of the White House with LEGO bricks. The White House Lego Set from their Architecture Series will let your kids create...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
I adore simple graphic art for kids’ rooms that isn’t necessarily too babyish–I’ve witnessed firsthand how fast children’s tastes can change. And the graphical Big Red Balloon Print spotted at Brika is a great find. Designed by Becky Hui...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. 1.Viewmasters are back, sort of, and cooler than ever. 2.These funny, sweet, and all-around gorgeous romantic ecards aren’t just for Valentine’s...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
Thanks to a recommendation from our friends at Zoobean, I recently discovered a new book my kids are obsessing over. The Odd One Out: A Spotting Book by Britta Teckentrup puts a modern twist on the classic kids find-it book. You know, those books where they’re...