Bring some glam to your Oscars party with these fun DIY ideas and printables

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I just love a good awards show. The Grammys, Golden Globes, and the Tonys are great, but for me, the Oscars is the ultimate–Hollywood at its finest. If you enjoy celebrating the Academy Awards at home as much as I do, these easy DIY ideas will amp up your...

Storq: Stylish maternity basics just got way easier to find, wear, and match.

by Melissa | Baby, Fashion

My maternity basics during my two pregnancies pretty much consisted of black leggings (one pair I washed every other day), tees long enough to cover my belly and a couple of dresses with stretch. Everything else–blazers, button downs, hoodies–had been...

Kidscounter: Non-toxic shampoo for kids that we love. Even if they make your kid want to eat a creamsicle.

by Melissa | Baby

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve tried tons of kid’s shampoos, with mixed reviews from my kids. While there are many non-toxic shampoos for babies and kids these days, it’s been hard to find a scent that speaks to my sons, who hate...

The Lottie doll has a lot in common with your little girl. Like being an actual little girl. At last.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

I don’t mean to be a traitor to my generation, but Barbie has always made me a little uncomfortable, with her unrealistic proportions and the way her vet uniform is shorter than my negligees. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to a new doll...

Meet Our Contributors

by Cool Mom Team

About the Cool Mom Picks Editors, Writers, and Contributors Liz Gumbinner, Co-Founder and Former Editor-in-Chief, is a born and bred New Yorker but without the accent. She has a background as a creative director in world of advertising, contributes commentary on...

Fall nail trends: Grey and pink are gorgeously in season

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

If the living is easy in the summertime, autumn calls for a bit more sophistication in the nail polish department. I’m pretty low-maintenance with my beauty routine, but in the fall I make a weekly effort with my manicure. And my favorite colors for the fall are...

An eyecare system from Bliss that helps give tired eyes (like ours) a little help.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

Soooo maybe your eyes need a little help like mine. Blame it on lack of sleep or parenting–way easier on the ego than blaming it on age.  I found a really nice little eyecare system from Bliss that’s been a pleasure to use. I’ve been a longtime...

What is the safest sunscreen for kids and babies? EWG has 20 of them.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks

Each year we eagerly await the Environmental Working Group’s list of the safest sunscreens for kids (and grownups too) and we’re so glad to see the 2013 list is ready, just in time for the unofficial start of summer. Click over to the list of the safest...

Safe and sunny spring cleaning round-up

by Delilah S. Dawson | Living, Storage + Organization

Spring sunshine and open windows are wonderful…until we suddenly see the dirt and cobwebs that have been comfortably lurking in corners all winter. Here are some of our favorite ways to handle spring cleaning safely, especially when we all know babies and kids...

The household cleaner so safe that I licked it

by Delilah S. Dawson | Living, Storage + Organization

If you’re worried about scary chemicals around the house, you’re going to love the new organic cleaner so safe that you can use it to wash fruit, shine the counter, or wipe out your dog’s ears. Or, yes, even lick it. And I know, because I totally...