WhyTripIt is keeping me sane when I travel

by Liz Gumbinner | Cool Tech

Exactly a year ago I discovered the genius that is TripIt, a super simple organization and travel management app for pretty much any smartphone you’ve got. And we’re talking simple. If you’re a frequent traveler like I am, it is nothing less than a...

Astronaut food is taking over! And now, it’s organic.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

As someone who hates mushy fruit with a passion, I wholeheartedly embraced the recent popularity of the pouch. Finally, my kids can eat applesauce without me locking myself in the bathroom. (Because it’s all about me, right?)But as it turns out, pouches can hold...

Ice Cream Sundaes – 5 sensational recipes for summer

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

There is simply no substitute for ice cream sundaes in the summer. When you’re looking for hoots and hollers, a kiddie cone just won’t do. Pull out the big scoops and make one of these ice cream sundae recipes. These sundaes are made with the best fresh...

5 blueberry recipes we can’t get enough of

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

The start of blueberry season has arrived, calling for easy, fabulous blueberry recipes that make delicious use of the little blue dynamo.Grab several pints–since it’s peak season, you’ll need some to nosh on naked (the berries, not you) then use the...

6 cookbooks that every parent should own

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Love it or hate it, if you’re a parent, you’ve got to feed your kids. Whether you already cook nightly or…not so much, but want to cook more, these, six of my staple cookbooks, provide just the inspiration you need to get food on the table with a...

Happy Mother’s Day cool moms!

by Cool Mom Team | Meta

We wish a truly heartfelt, very happy Mother’s Day to all you cool moms, stepmoms, grandmoms and great-grandmoms of the world. We sincerely hope you get to spend the day surrounded by people you love, doing whatever makes you happy. Whether it’s breakfast...

Gorgeous Mothers Day printables – just hit print and end the angst

by Christina Refford | DIY

Thank goodness for Mother’s Day printables! With the big day right around the corner, if you haven’t ordered a thing yet, stop and take a deep breath because we’ve got you covered. First calculate expedited shipping rates on your favorite picks from...

6 cool picnic essentials for a Mother’s Day in the park

by Stacie Billis | Kitchen + Dining

Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays and not just because my boys spoil me silly with kisses. It hits at the best time of year when the weather turns warm, the flowers bloom and the farmer’s market begins showing signs of bounty. If your mama is a...

Every day is Mother’s Day for our subscribers

by Delilah S. Dawson | Meta

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’re so excited about our newsletter subscriber giveaway coming up this week. Or rather, giveaways.Three lucky Cool Mom Picks subscribers will each win a $150 gift certificate from our friends at Julian + Co, towards...

7 Great Mothers Day brunch recipes–even for those too busy to make Mothers Day brunch

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Mothers Day brunch is one of my favorite traditions. However ever since having kids, Mother’s Day poses a conundrum. I want it to be my day, which means not doing anything for anybody, but I also want to treat my own mama, and that requires some effort.The...