Cool Stocking Stuffers under $10 that still bring the Christmas magic

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Seeing the kids make a beeline for their stockings is a favorite moment on Christmas morning. But, even though this is their first taste of Santa for the day, “he” can’t afford to spend a small fortune on their stockings. So I thought I’d turn...

Getting a head start on organization

by Kristen Chase | Cards + Stationery

This is the first of Cool Mom Picks’ four-part series on organization, sponsored by the most delightful momAgenda, makers of smart products like the the myAgenda Desktop planner, which happens to be perfect for busy people–not just moms!We’re finally...

Last minute holiday shopping tips – Join Cool Mom Picks at the Motherhood

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

There’s only one week of holiday shopping left, mamas, but do not fear! In addition to our handy Holiday Gift Guide and our daily holiday picks, we’ve got a few extra last minute shopping tricks up our sleeves that we’ll be sharing all day today...

Just in time, the children’s Christmas dress I’ve been looking for

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

I’ve just learned at the very last minute that my daughters need a dressy dress for the holidays. So I’ve been checking frantically to see if one of my favorite labels, Ses Petites Mains has anything new and fabulous, and wouldn’t you know it –...

Holiday chocolates designed by your kid

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

Every year it becomes a challenge as to how to make my daughter’s artistic talent into an awesome holiday gift. This holiday season’s winner is the design your own chocolates from Rogue Confections which I had the chance to taste test at the One of a...

Hearthsong is a sanity saver

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We at Cool Mom Picks may be great at finding stuff, but that doesn’t mean we’re so great at remembering to actually buy it ourselves in a timely manner. With an uncompleted shopping list that includes a newborn, a few toddlers, some kids and a couple of...

Trusting your teen? There’s an app for that!

by Mir | Cool Tech

It seems impossible to me that I’ll one day have a teen or two whom I’ll allow to roam the world somewhat freely, but the truth is that teenagerhood will be entering my house very, very soon. Hold me.Vanessa Van Petten has been helping parents communicate...

Eco-friendly holiday cards give you the best of both worlds

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

Every year we send special holiday cards to our close friends and family, so I’m always on the look out for cool, unique alternatives to the traditional Hallmark cards – like these festive letterpress and wood cards from Night Owl Paper...

For a child’s first bike, skip the training wheels, and go right to Tyke Rider

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

I’ve long been a fan of the wooden, pedal-less early rider bikes which get kids more confident and more able to ride a real bicycle than anything I ever had back in the Stone Age. But the prices? Holy heck. And by heck, you know – I don’t mean heck....

A Kindie Christmas provides a much needed Christmas carol break

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

I’ve reached that time of the season when I hit the wall when it comes to Christmas carols, and yet I’m not ready to totally go cold turkey. Let’s just say I need a little holiday music palate cleansing, and The Hipwaders’ new A Kindie...