A Paris-pretty tea set guaranteed to be loved. Even if the macarons are pretend.

by Kirsten | Toys + Playthings

What little girl doesn’t love tea parties? Well, I sure did. Some of my fondest childhood memories are making my grandfather sit down for nice cup of my make-believe tea. He was always the best sport about it, which meant the world to me. So I have a sweet spot...

Reusable squeeze pouches for snacking on the go

by Eva Glettner | Baby

Feeding your baby solids is an exciting but somewhat stressful time–especially when you are on the go. As you know, most babies can’t really figure out the whole spoon-to-mouth thing when they first start eating, and it can get pretty darn messy. So I dig...

The best online responses to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

As we do our best to get back to some sense of normalcy today here on Cool Mom Picks after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, we wanted to share some of the lovely online responses and tributes to the families of Newtown, Connecticut that we’ve read...

Delightful dinosaur board books for budding paleontologists

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids

Perfect prezzie alert: At some point (usually during the Late Toddler/Early Preschool Era), most kids go through a fascination with the creatures of the Mesozoic Era, otherwise known as dinosaurs. If you have a toddler who adores all things Large, Scaly, and Extinct,...

How to talk to your kids about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Like probably all of you, we are completely overwhelmed with sadness about the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings that happened this morning in Newtown, Connecticut. Along with our thoughts that are with the families affected by this tragedy, and we’ll be...

One of the most important presents you could ever give: clean water

by Lexi Petronis | Doing Good

As wonderful as it is to unwrap gifts during the holidays, it’s even more wonderful to give gifts that can’t be wrapped in the first place. Especially this one–because it will also be appreciated for a lifetime. Cool Mom Picks has always loved the...

Your baby’s toasty in that stroller. Shouldn’t you be toasty, too?

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

I am definitely not one for gimmicky baby and new mom products that you really don’t need. That’s probably why you don’t see a lot of stroller accessories on here, or stuff like the dreaded wipes warmer. (Sorry to those of you who love them.) But in...

All-inclusive craft kits from Lullubee: just add fun

by Kirsten | DIY

Both of my kids are craft junkies. Like, major craft crazies. They could create arts and crafts all day, every day. I’m constantly rummaging through drawers and closets, trying to figure out what I could I use to create a “handmade” craft. Which...

Gourmet Spotting: Great taste, in the mail

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

Need a quick hostess gift that doesn’t require wrapping? We think a gourmet box for foodies is always in good taste. Especially when it gives back a little too. Yes, we already delivered a spiffy round-up of amazing gift subscription services for adults, but we...

Great gift books for every little reader on your holiday list, because we still think they make the best gifts of all

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

Even in the sea of toys piled high under our Christmas tree, my kids are always excited to receive books as holiday gifts. Always. And I admit, I’m pretty happy too. They’re gifts that all my kids will enjoy at one time or another, and perhaps even their...