Been There, Worn That

Been There, Worn That

We constantly come across maternity tee-shirts with cheeky statements that try to fend off questions like, "when are you due?" or "what are you having?" But personally, I’d rather spend my money on clothes I’ll actually be able to wear...
Sometimes You Just…Click

Sometimes You Just…Click

When it comes to making new mom friends, I have excellent intentions but admittedly, terrible follow-through. Sometimes life just gets in the way of picking up the phone and making plans. Thankfully, a fantastic new website is making it easy to connect with your...
Boot-i-licious

Boot-i-licious

As a kid, I always wanted a cool pair of rainboots. I had one of those mothers who never got around to buying them and when a rainy day came, she instead sent me outside in a pair of plastic sandwich bags wrapped around my shoes. You only think I’m joking. So...
Gwyneth’s Dirty Little Postpartum Secret

Gwyneth’s Dirty Little Postpartum Secret

Raise your hand if you’re wearing the same size you were pre-pregnancy. Waiting… Right, that’s what I thought. Thank goodness for Spanx. These body shapers are not your mothers’ girdles. They’re thin, comfy (!!) and machine washable. The...
Go Ahead and Cuff Me

Go Ahead and Cuff Me

I’m one of those mothers who always forgets to put a picture of myamazingly adorabledaughter in my wallet. Maybe it’s because I feel like she’s always with me (not so far off, really), or because all our pictures are still stored on our digital...
Nothing Comes Between Me and My VedaBABY

Nothing Comes Between Me and My VedaBABY

Cool Mom Picks has yet to determine our version of five stars or two thumbs up but whatever it is, VedaBABY has earned it in spades. Created by top Manhattan pediatrician Nathalie Geary, this totally natural skincare collection combines modern pediatric science with...
Peanut Butter Jellie Time

Peanut Butter Jellie Time

Looking for an amazing mother’s day gift for your baby’s momma’s momma and/or baby’s daddy’s momma? Look no further: The lovely lady at Jellie Joolz will cook you up the perfect gift for Grandma. Or if you’re the kind of mom who ODs...