More coolness from recent weeks…
The Daily Grommet: Another enjoyable time (and money) suck on the web.
Here at CMP, we see a lot of fabulous products created by entrepreneurs. But we don't always get a chance to delve deeper into the stories behind those products. So we've been waiting eagerly for the brand new product discovery site, The Daily Grommet which just...
You say tomato, I say Happy Tomato
I've learned in my humble five years as a parent that no matter how hard you try, kids are going to like what they like - and around here it's trucks and mermaids. But what I have figured out is that it doesn't necessarily have to be the exact one that they see on...
Pictures of you
I love to choose sentimental, personal gifts that say something more than "I dropped $50 on you." (Hello, gift cards.) Problem is, sentimental, personal gifts can border on cheesy if you aren't choosy.The design-your-own photo frames from Designs by Elizabeth Ann...
Mama loves salsa, and now baby can too
I'm all for exposing my kids to world music, but have to take into account that they do enjoy some of the regular old kids music (pain me though it does). Thanks to Baby Loves Salsa, the new release from our friends at Baby Loves Music, now kids can enjoy the awesome...
When you care enough not to leave your sitter a novel
I've tried to use babysitter notepads, but they're either too labor intensive, or they don't have spots for the information I think is important. So I usually end up just writing out my own on a blank piece of paper, until I found the Babysitter Notes from Tiny-Tales....
Design your own booties. C’mon, you know you want to.
I've never been one to coordinate every aspect of my baby's clothes, which is obvious based on the blue socks, pink pants, and yellow onesie my newborn is sporting right now. But I will say there have been times when I've bought some pretty groovy special occasion...
Put a lid on it
Considering we were just wearing shorts last week in Atlanta, the cold snap took me and my son's poor little head by surprise. No wonder when I tried the hat from Eli's Lids on him, he refused to take it off. Designed and handmade by mom Kara-Noel...
Diaper bag organization gets a fashion forward facelift
Long before Cool Mom Picks, I was a big fan of diaper bags that made a statement beyond "I wipe poopy butts all day long." But after treating myself to something pretty, I soon discovered pretty didn't necessarily keep me any more organized. Fast-forward six years,...
Moccis reinforce my view that slippers are for old ladies
We're a no-shoes-in-the-house kind of family, which is no problem in the summer. But when the cold weather arrives, I'm stuck with a couple of kids with darn chilly feet. If you've got a kid who thinks slippers are torture devices, then you'll want to snag a pair of...
You won’t mind bringing these ants into your house
Wooden blocks are a staple in any kid's toy chest, but wait until they get a look at the New Antics Ant Blocks from Uncle Goose. No matter which way your kids stack or place these wooden cubes they'll create an endless combination of ant trails.Even if my son thinks...
Oh go on, let the kids draw on their shirts
Like plenty of kids, my own girls are obsessed with drawing--on paper, on their bodies, on their shoes, on the walls. Sigh. So I imagine they'd find themselves immediately in love with the Brooklyn-made Chalkboard Tee which is meant for that very thing.Each 100%...
Soy to the World: Greener greetings from My Good Greetings
I have a confession to make: Generally I am terrible when it comes to sending out holiday cards. I always intend on ordering the photo ones, but there have been years when I just don't get around to it. Well, this year I've got another excuse to plan ahead. Why?...
More words of CMP wisdom at The Momspeak
Want to know CMP editor Kristen's down and dirty tips on which green products actually get your house clean? Click over to The Momspeak where for the next couple of months, we're keeping the mom speaky-ness going. You can comment too! In fact, we'd love it if you'd...
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Green Thread Blankets. And they’re not kidding.
It's not hard finding a handmade baby blanket these days, and we most certainly have our favorites. But one made completely in the USA from organic fibers using decidedly "green" practices? Well, that's just a bit harder to come by. Not for Green Thread...
C is for cute, cool, and completely custom soft books for kids
I realize there are 26 letters in the alphabet, but my daughter Quinlan would like to think that there's only one. Aren't most kiddos infatuated with "their" letter? So I say let them obsess a little bit more and heck, learn a few other...
Hand sanitizer that smells like a spa, not a distillery
I tote hand sanitizer--referred to in our house as "goo"--pretty much everywhere. I'm not a germaphobe, but we do seem to have recurring interactions with petting zoos and gross gas station restrooms. I'm not picky about my hand sanitizer brands -- I...
Flying with kids just got easier. Now if only we could each have a row to ourselves.
To be clear, I'm not planning on solo air travel with three children anytime soon. However, I've got friends planning vacations (lucky dogs!) and on my recommendation list is the Portable Playtime backpack.This streamlined mom-designed pack allows kids...
Oh you sneaky nursing top, you
I love the convenience of a nursing shirt but I hate that they scream "nursing shirt" when I'm not actually nursing my baby. So if there's a top that will actually leave people guessing, it's the amazing kimono nursing top from Isabella Oliver.This super smart and...
BookSwim – Like Netflix for books
I used to collect books the way other people collect whatever it is they collect, but since having kids, my book-buying budget has been re-allocated to board books, and a trip to the library means sitting in a circle for story time. Then I found BookSwim, and I cursed...
There’s an exception to every rule: Family music even I can stand
I have allowed my children to invade nearly all areas of my life. There are chicken nuggets in my freezer, tricycles in my driveway, and hordes of toys in every room of the house. But I admit I've drawn the line at listening to children's music, even the...