Father’s Day Gifts – For the first-time new dad

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

You never forget your first Father’s Day. Which is why we wanted to launch our Father’s Day Gifts series with gift ideas for that guy who’s one part sentimental, one part exhausted, and all parts awesome–the first time new dad. A big gesture...

Ponytail holders that even the Queen Mother would approve of

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

This might be the first summer where my oldest daughter has hair long enough to actually put up, and with the heat already sweltering, she rarely ever wears it down. So, on my hunt for cute ponytail holders– hold the mammoth bows and corker ribbons...

Choose you. First.

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Recently, I was honored to attend a celeb-packed preview party for an amazing new initiative from the American Cancer Society. But it wasn’t the glitterati that left the strongest impression (as gorgeous as Hilary Swank and Kelly Rutherford are in...

Owls are the new black

by Betsy | Kid Style

If you’ve been anywhere near a children’s shop in the last year or so, you’ll know that an owl is the requisite children’s motif for 2011. And we’re not complaining a bit. Especially when it’s as cute as the ones we’ve just...

Best beginner bike? – Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

I am totally overwhelmed by bike options for my 3.5-year-old son. He outgrew his tricycle in minutes and now I’m wondering what to get next … balance bike or a regular bike with training wheels? Just want something he can enjoy this summer and that will...

Beaba Bib’expresso – Bottle warming as easy as making a cup of coffee

by Cool Mom Team | Baby

My three oldest kiddos were boob snobs and rarely took a bottle, but my fourth little one has been much more receptive, making life much easier for me. Mostly. I would never have thought it before, but now I understand that for newbies, heating up breastmilk and...

Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks and you can be strolling in style in June

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Meta

We’d be happier than a bunch of Junebugs on a blackberry bush if you subscribe to Cool Mom Picks before June 1. Like all our subscribers, you’ll get free (free!) access to the hottest trends, coolest deals, sunniest discounts, and biggest lifesavers we can...

Frames that will inspire you to get out the camera

by Susan | Living

Summer is here – hooray! Something about being outside in the sun makes kids happy to be photographed. But instead of shooting all those photos and then just leaving them in a drawer (or on the hard drive of your laptop), I suggest you get some summer-worthy...

Patriotic printables for your summer picnic

by Christina Refford | DIY, Party Ideas

After I run a 5k with my girls (their first!) and hit our local Memorial Day parade, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing but eat, drink and spend a few moments thanking those brave men and women who gave everything so I could live in this wackily lovable country.But...

Nice buns!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Random Coolness

I can’t help loving these artist-created bunnies made with vintage fabrics from some of our favorite designers. I just want to squeeze them and love them; especially the one with the apples. The vintage bunnies and rag dolls from UK Etsian Jane Foster have faces...