The joy of women cooking

The joy of women cooking

We often think of the art of food, and the art of cooking, but we don’t necessarily think about the artfulness of the cooks themselves, and their own environments. Now a new quarterly magazine from the minds behind art magazine Where Women Create celebrates the...
The Cool Mom Tech Holiday Gift Guide is here!

The Cool Mom Tech Holiday Gift Guide is here!

If we couldn’t solve all your holiday shopping conundrums with our Cool Mom Picks holiday gift guide (gasp!), then we’ve got over 75 more fabulous gift options just for you in our brand spankin’ new Cool Mom Tech holiday gift guide! We’re here...
Behold the mysterious STEPONBOX

Behold the mysterious STEPONBOX

Talk about truth in advertising: The STEPONBOX is a storage box that also functions as a stool. That you can step on. And a ton more.Available in four Jetsons-esque color combinations, the STEPONBOX is crafted of Polypropylene and Thermoplastic Elastomeric, which in...
Eco-friendly baby proofing – Reader Q&A

Eco-friendly baby proofing – Reader Q&A

Q: So its time to baby proof, and we need stair gates, a play yard, soft surfaces and all the rest – have you found any eco and/or attractive choices for this? – Alysia RWell, Alysia, we thought we’d turn this one over to friend of Cool Mom Picks and...
Daddy wants a new solar charger

Daddy wants a new solar charger

When considering your options for a more eco Father’s Day (as seems to be the going trend these days), we’re liking Sustain Stores for a whole bunch of earth-friendly and guy-friendly high-tech choices. They’ve got gadgets like solar chargers and eco...
Beaba Babycook: Now you’re cooking, mama

Beaba Babycook: Now you’re cooking, mama

Call me ecologically bankrupt, but I’m willing to pay for convenience. Disposable dipes and wipes are a mainstay around here, as was jarred baby food–until I tried the Beaba Babycook. (Update: Now the Beaba Babycook Pro, shown below.) This little gadget...