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Momma Love: A beautiful book on how the mother half lives

You may remember a few months ago when Princess Kate walked out of the hospital holding sweet baby George in her bespoke blue dotted dress looking absolutely gorgeous, and yet all the world could talk about was the post-baby bump. Perhaps we’re all a little too...

Cool Mom Picks in the Press

by Cool Mom Team

Select Press for Cool Mom Picks TODAY Show website includes our post in the article, “How Do We Teach Our Children Anti-Racism? These Resources Will Help.” Grand Forks Herald: Spawned highlighted as one of their picks for great podcasts for parents,...

TV

by Jon

Catch CMP Editors Kristen and Liz showing off the coolest gifts and gear for kids from the far reaches of the web. Today Show 12.17 Our editor Liz got to drop by the TODAY Show studios to share a few last-minute toy ideas and gift picks with Megyn Kelly and her...

After the pink is gone: ways to take on breast cancer all year long

by Christina Refford | Doing Good

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially ending tomorrow, and this year at Cool Mom Picks we decided to stay away from the “pinkwashing” products, the Facebook memes that don’t really help anyone, and the plethora of pink ribbon products, however...

The gift that keeps on giving. And bleating.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Doing Good

As it turns out, the hottest gift this holiday season might actually be a goat. And her name is Stella. Don’t worry–she’s not coming to live with you. But she can do a world of good for a family in need. We’re already excited about...

Move over, Fancy Nancy. The Fairy Birds are here.

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

My daughter is at that sweet age where she’s still fascinated by all things “fancy,” which equals “grown-up” to her six-year-old mind. She loves a great fairy tale, but she’s getting a little tired of the damsels in distress. So...

The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don’t include “twerking”), and to get them excited about their potential, I’m so delighted to find a new website that helps do those very...

You know who wins with fair trade soccer balls? Everybody.

by Julie | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

We’re big fans of supporting fair trade at Cool Mom Picks, and it’s always fun to find new artisans whose creations we adore. Personally, I love buying fair trade items because responsible purchases make me feel even better about shopping, which is already...

The new leather goods from FashionABLE do a whole lot of good

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Anyone who knows me knows I love FashionABLE. And I am entirely, 100% biased. I’ve visited the factory in Ethiopia, I’ve seen firsthand how their gorgeous scarves are helping at-risk women rebuild their lives, I’m currently living in their Genet...

Tips for taking the first family photos with baby: A celebration of motherhood firsts

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. We hope you enjoy our tips! Great close-up of baby June Blair with her older sister, via Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom. We all remember that first big...