TOMS sunglasses help the world see better

by Susan | Fashion

We’re already big TOMS fans; their offbeat espadrille-inspired shoes are the perfect combination of looking good and doing good, since a child in need is given a pair of shoes for every one you buy.But it gets better: TOMS is now getting in the sunglasses...

Father’s Day Gifts – For the grandpas we love

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

If there’s one thing that men love more on Father’s Day than love from their own kids, it’s love from their grandchildren. So when June 20 rolls around, make sure not to forget those beloved grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops in our lives...

Handmade kids clothes with a retro Preppy feel

by Susan | Kid Style

Summer is here, and once it gets hot, the temptation to just let the baby loll around in a diaper — or maybe a onesie — is almost overwhelming. But if you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to keep the baby cool and cute, all at once....

Designer email templates – A busy mom’s lifesaver

by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services

This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail, which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email – which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they’re kind enough to send...

Lipstick that makes you pretty. And makes the world a little better looking too.

by Susan | Doing Good

Lip color makes a big difference — that slight hue of berry or pink can compensate for years of sleep deprivation. Right now, I’m digging a line from PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics (get it?); natural, philanthropic lipsticks and glosses that can truly change the...

Father’s Day Gifts – For the manly man

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

We won’t get the 2 1/2 Men song stuck in your head (okay, so we just did) but we have to admit we have a soft spot for the manly men dads in our lives. Here are a few Father’s Day gift ideas for the men in your life who just wouldn’t be satisfied...

Medic alert bracelets that keep you safe and stylish

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion

I’m fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I’d slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don’t necessarily have to...

Paper dolls so pretty you might play with them yourself

by Susan | DIY, Toys + Playthings

I’m a sucker for beautiful vintage-y paper dolls; they’re the perfect antidote to the plugged-in life my kids are living. And beautiful vintage-style paper dolls that help kids with disabilities? Sold. TinyUs is a creative charity set up to raise funds for...

A flower girl dress she can wear again? Reader Q+A

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

My four year-old daughter is going to be a flower girl in my sister-in-law’s wedding. It’s somewhat informal and they told us to buy whatever we want. I don’t mind spending some money, but I would love to find something that’s not so poofy and...

Fathers-in-law deserve love (and humor) on Father’s Day too.

by Stephanie Mayers | Cards + Stationery

It’s no news that Cool Mom Picks loves cards from Kiki Parry’s Alternate Greetings. Her slightly inappropriate and hysterical quips are perfect for those moments when you want your message to be just a little different. This Father’s Day card is...